adminBarack Obama and the Politics of Illusion
IT was the late spring about to turn into the summer of 2008 the last time I was in London, that city so very mannerly in its ancient traditions where for a gala dinner one does not rent a tux for there it is hanging in the closet next to crisply-ironed French-cuffed shirts for which there are choices of cufflinks in a well-arranged bureau drawer besideWhen a black man has no rights
“A black man has no rights which the white man is bound to respect.” — Sup. Ct. C.J. Roger Taney, Dred Scott Decision, 1857
On March 6, 1857, Chief Justice Roger Taney and the United States Supreme Court put into words what America had been putting into practice for centuries. He stated that
Sensational Phil takes Open title
MUIRFIELD. — After huffing and puffing at the Open Championship so often in the past, Phil Mickelson finally blew the house down by romping to a three-shot victory over Swede Henrik Stenson in golf’s oldest major yesterday.England go 2-0 up in Ashes
LONDON. — Nine wickets in the match for Graeme Swann lead England to a overwhelming 347-run win over Australia on the fourth evening of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s yesterday. Australia were three deliveries away from extending the match into the fifth day after the hosts asked for the extra 30 minutes, but Swann (4-78) ended an obdurateFroome wins Tour de France
PARIS. — Chris Froome was riding to victory in the 100th Tour de France yesterday, dominating rivals over three weeks on the road and having coolly and adroitly dealt with doping suspicions off it.Tito bows out with grace
BARCELONA – Cancer-stricken former Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova published an open letter on Saturday to thank the club, fans and well-wishers as he embarks on further treatment having stepped down on Friday.Moyes under siege
LONDON. — David Moyes is a man under siege as the battle around Wayne Rooney, Cesc Fabregas and Cristiano Ronaldo hots up.The Manchester United boss is in the middle of a Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid nightmare.
Let’s plan for drought
Jeffrey Gogo Climate StoryTHE violent changes in Zimbabwe’s climate systems mean that the country should plan for a drought each year.
That is how serious climate change (and variability) is here, according to Dr Amos Makarau, director, Meteorological Services Department.
OK revenue up 5pc in Q1
Business ReporterZimbabwe’s largest supermarket chain, OK Zimbabwe Limited, on Friday reported a 5,1 percent growth in revenue to US$123,1million in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the same period last year.
Starbrite enters Season 2
Brenda Phiri Arts CorrespondentTHE annual talent search, Starbrite, enters Season 2 with the launch of the current season on July 26 at Pandhari Lodge. Barney Mpariwa, the brains behind the talent show, said he was inviting companies