adminDRC rules out amnesty for top M23 rebels
Kinshasa — Democratic Republic of Congo has ruled out granting amnesty to around 100 senior M23 rebels, it said on Thursday, leaving open the possibility that these commanders could be…
Msipa Scholarship Trust sets up housing project
Midlands Bureau THE Cephas Msipa Scholarship Trust has come up with a housing project designed to raise funds for the trust while sustaining the legacy of the late Mrs Charlotte…
Japanese Embassy builds school in Bubi
Prosper Ndlovu Senior Reporter THE Japanese Embassy in Zimbabwe has embarked on a project to construct a new primary school in Bubi District as part of efforts to assist the community.
Two cops in court for R80 000 extortion
Court Reporter THE two detectives who were arrested recently for allegedly extorting R80 000 from two gold dealers have appeared in court to answer to charges of extortion.
Prostitute sentenced for biting off rival’s lip
Midlands Correspondent A 26-year-old commercial sex worker was yesterday sentenced to perform 315 hours of community service after she was convicted of biting off a fellow commercial sex worker’s lower…
New York town finds 850 snakes in man’s home
SHIRLEY — An animal-control officer had hundreds of snakes, including two two-metre Burmese pythons, at his home, where he ran an illegal side business selling them, authorities said on Thursday.
Woman in court for uncovered hair
Khartoum — A Sudanese woman who refuses to cover her hair under the country’s morality law appeared in court on Thursday and her case was adjourned until 4 November, her…
Man dismembers self just before wedding
A man cut off his own testicles and stormed into a church shortly before a couple were due to be married.
Children find handcuffed, blindfolded corpses in Baghdad
BAGHDAD — Children discovered the handcuffed and blindfolded corpses of 10 unidentified young men in eastern Baghdad on Thursday, apparently killed by gunshots to the head, Iraqi police said.
Teacher jailed after sex with pupils at party
A married teacher has been jailed for 30 months after having sex with two teenage pupils at drink-fuelled parties.