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A high-level Syrian general has been killed during a battle with rebels in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor, according to state media. Major-General Jameh Jameh was head of military…
Editorial Comment: Build houses, create jobs
The housing scheme in Budiriro set up by Harare City Council and CABS is designed to have 3 102 basic core houses costing between US$17 000 and US$27 000 that…
Outrage in SA over toddler murders
South African police investigating the rape and murder of two toddlers whose bodies were found in a public toilet, have arrested a fifth man, described by local media as the…
Together we make a difference
This week I came across several articles, reports, posts and messages from different people in my circles. Some of them are resident here in Zimbabwe but some are based outside…
US urges DRC, rebels to reach peace deal
Washington – The United States called on Thursday on the Democratic Republic of Congo and opposition rebels to end months of dragging negotiations and conclude a peace deal. The talks…
Uganda alert as US warns of ‘Westgate-style’ attack
Cape Town – Security has been beefed up in Uganda following a US warning of a terror threat similar to last month’s attack on a shopping mall in neighbouring Kenya…
China reports rebound in economic growth
China’s economic growth has rebounded to 7.8 percent in the latest quarter after a boost in government spending to reverse a sharp downturn. The data reported yesterday should ease pressure…
Funerals not for the shallow-pocketed
Rosenthal Mutakati Ghetto Blast THREE elderly women seized Admire’s hand and dragged the lanky fellow out of his car by the same limb demanding that he beds them or pay…
Indigenising economy: Retracing the footprints
The Interview Kudzai Sadomba KS: Can you start by telling us where you were born and the schools you attended? BM: I was born on March 31, 1927 in Chishawasha.…
Chegutu district administrator nabbed
Chinhoyi Bureau CHEGUTU district administrator Mr Makanzwei Jecheche has been arrested after receiving trap money as bribe from a land seeker to facilitate allocation of a plot. Jecheche received US$6…