Asian stocks rise
HONG KONG. – Asian markets were mostly up yesterday despite Japan posting lower-than-expected economic growth and off the back of US stocks retreating from record peaks last week. Tokyo stocks…
High African growth rates distort real image
Dianna Games HOW many times have you heard that many of the fastest-growing economies in the world at the moment are in Africa? At almost every African conference these days,…
Charambas to tour UK, Australia
Brenda Phiri Arts Correspondent CELEBRATED gospel couple Charles and Olivia Charamba will be spreading the word of God through regional and international tours that are lined up for this week…
School syllabi must embrace music education
Fred Zindi Music BELIEVE it or not, music unites society. It teaches one tolerance and respect for diverse ideas. Therefore, musicians deserve respect and support from society at large. The…
Kids gloves for Robin van Persie
LONDON. — Manchester United manager David Moyes hinted that Robin van Persie will be used more sparingly this season after the Dutchman’s brace put paid to Wigan Athletic in the…
Zero Harm: Let’s walk the talk
Rumbidzai Tawanda On Saturday morning I woke up to a text message from the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe reminding people to avoid speeding and to overtake when it is…
Gap widens as Barca, Real spend big
MADRID. — Looking at the Spanish sports pages over the typically baking summer months, it would appear the Spanish game was in rude health both on and off the pitch.…
Nadal routs Raonic, lifts third Canadian title
MONTREAL. — Fourth seed Rafael Nadal needed just 68 minutes to deliver a body blow to Canada’s biggest tennis week, routing Milos Raonic 6-2, 6-2 to capture the ATP Montreal…
Northern Region Div One champs race open
Sports Reporter THE championship race in the Zifa Northern Region Divison One soccer league further opened up after pacesetters Flame Lilly were upstaged by a determined DStv Rangers at Chikurubi…
Cost of living falls 0,60 percent
Daniel Nemukuyu Senior Reporter The cost of living has fallen by 0,60 percent between June and July this year, a development attributed to a decrease in prices of some basic…


