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Bahraini security forces deployed as Shiite-led opposition activists called for a mass rally yesterday against the Gulf state’s Sunni rulers near the US embassy in defiance of a ban. The…
Miss Zimbabwe pageant in crisis
Auxilia Katongomara Entertainment Correspondent THE Miss Zimbabwe pageant finals have been moved once again as the organisers seek to find the best girl to represent the country on the international…
Editorial Comment: Pay civil servants salaries commensurate with qualifications
Government is the country’s biggest single employer and over the years salaries for civil servants have been used as the benchmark by employers in the private sector. The situation, however,…
Taliban militants kidnap female Afghan MP
Taliban militants have kidnapped a female Afghan member of parliament, officials said yesterday, in the latest example of prominent women being targeted in the country. Fariba Ahmadi Kakar and her…
Stage set for hosting of UNWTO
Patrick Chitumba Vice-President Joice Mujuru recently declared that the country was ready to co-host the 20th session of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly which runs from…
Africa’s warmth a threat to continent’s own sovereignty
Dingizulu Mahlathini Moyo The unfolding saga premised on the outcome of our harmonised elections is a serious lesson to all progressive nations on the lovely continent of Africa. All countries…
Taiwan activists demand Japan apologise over sex slaves
Around 200 Taiwanese activists protested outside Japan’s de facto embassy in Taipei yesterday, demanding Tokyo apologise and compensate women forced to work as sex slaves during World War II. The…
Michael J Fox tackles Parkinson’s with humour
MICHAEL J Fox will take the Parkinson’s disease he was diagnosed with in 1991 and deal with it head-on and with humour on his new show. The 52-year-old actor portrays…
ABC Holdings share value remains subdued
Harare Bureau DESPITE reporting strong interims for a period ending 30 June and bright future prospects, ABC Holdings’ performance has not been reflected by the company’s shares, market analysts have…
Byo awaits Solly Mahlangu concert
Courage Musariri Entertainment Reporter AWARD-winning South African gospel artiste Solly Mahlangu will next month perform in Bulawayo. Mahlangu will be in the city on 1 September for the annual Harvest…