Tough test for England
PARIS. – Rickie Lambert’s improbable “Roy of the Rovers” style rise to international stardom faces its sternest test yet in Kiev tonight when England can take a significant step towards…
Political developments in South Africa
Albert Nhamoyebonde NOW that there is no longer the Zimbabwe political crisis after the successful and peaceful July 31 harmonised elections, the focus is on political events as they develop…
Why UN security council needs sweeping reforms
Dann Mwangi THE United Nations Security Council is a permanent organ of the United Nations tasked with the primary responsibility of maintaining peace and stability in the world. This is…
Mwana raises US$3,2m for operations
Gold and nickel miner Mwana Africa says it has raised US$3,2 million through a share subscription to provide working capital for its operations. Mwana Africa operates Bindura Nickel Corporation and…
Eminem freaks out
EMINEM freaked out during an interview last Saturday night and admitted he was “really uncomfortable’’ because it was live TV. The “Not Afraid’’ hitmaker looked dazed and confused as he…
IT sector hails training programme
Business Reporter STAKEHOLDERS in the information technology industry have hailed this year’s first training programme in virtualisation and cloud computing solutions software, VMWARE, held by local IT firm, Axis Solutions.
SA fuel attendants’ strike off to slow start
JOHANNESBURG. – A strike by South African petrol station attendants got off to a slow start yesterday despite their union calling for them to join a wave of stoppages over…
‘Playing Winnie Mandela wasn’t easy’
FOR Oscar and Grammy-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson, the decision to play Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in her first lead role was not easy, especially when she saw what the former…
Parly to ratify Domestic Workers Convention
John Manzongo Herald Reporter Parliament is expected to ratify the Domestic Workers Convention 189, after its official opening by President Mugabe set for next Tuesday, Secretary for Labour and Social…
WTO chief keen to break Doha deadlock
GENEVA. – Negotiators must inject new life into global trade talks within weeks or risk seeing the world slide down the road to protectionism and regional deals, the new leader…



