adminClarke may miss first Ashes Test
MELBOURNE. — Australian captain Michael Clarke yesterday admitted he may not be fit for the first Ashes test against England next month, with his long-standing back problem needing extended treatment…
AMA gazettes laws for grains, oilseeds
Agriculture Reporter GOVERNMENT has gazetted new regulations to guide the production, buying or processing of grain oilseeds and products to promote the orderly marketing and fair trade practices in grain…
US limps into day 3 of govt shutdown
WASHINGTON. – The United States limped into day three of a government shutdown yesterday with President Barack Obama warning markets that the crisis could trigger a catastrophic US debt default.
MJ case awakens insurers
When Britney Spears takes the stage this December for the first of a heavily hyped 100-show two-year residency at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, the loudest cheers may come from…
Djokovic drives on despite blip
BEIJING. — Top seed Novak Djokovic overcame a second set blip to beat Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 7-5 2-6 6-2 and reach the quarter-finals of the China Open yesterday, keeping alive…
Zim can learn from Brazil
Brazil is an emerging market economy and part of the Brics grouping, which can provide some lessons for Zimbabwe in modelling a robust economy which can deliver sustained growth.
World title Contender upbeat
Augustine Hwata Senior Sports Reporter BANTAMWEIGHT pugilist Tapiwa Tembo believes he will write his own piece of history next month when he steps into the ring in his bid to…
Vettel teases rivals
SEOUL. — Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel teased rivals puzzling over how his car could be so much quicker than theirs by jokingly referring to Red Bull’s “traction control…
Celine Dion tips Britney
Celine Dion has advised Britney Spears to prioritise being a good mother to her sons over her upcoming Las Vegas residency. The “Think Twice” singer thinks the 31-year-old “Work B***h”…
The sacred shrine and its power
Reflections Isdore Guvamombe Back in the village, in the land of milk, honey and dust or Guruve, the time between the harvest period and the time to go back to…