adminPolice blitz nets 626 farmers
Peter Matambanadzo Senior Reporter AT least 626 farmers have been arrested countrywide for failing to keep proper records of their livestock, non-dipping of livestock and other
US govt shutdown leads to economic hardship
WASHINGTON. — The recent US government shut down and the debt ceiling deadlock have led to economic hardship across the United States, and the nation should avert another similar event…
6 perish in bus blast
MOSCOW. — Six people were killed and several others injured yesterday when a blast tore through a passenger bus in the southern Russian city of Volgograd, officials said. “The toll…
‘New asteroid will not smash into earth’
WASHINGTON. — U.S. space agency NASA said last Friday that it’s 99.998 percent certain that newly discovered asteroid 2013 TV135 will not smash into our Earth in 2032. The space…
Apple unveils new iPad
BEIJING. — At an event in San Francisco today, Apple is expected to unveil a fifth-generation iPad as well as a follow-up version of the iPad mini it released a…
Astronomers discover more planets
BEIJING. — Astronomers using data collected by NASA’s Kepler space telescope have discovered some curious planets circling their fiery star in tilted orbits, at about a 45 degree angle from…
US, Pakistan to continue counter-terrorism co-operation
WASHINGTON. — The United States and Pakistan have agreed to continue their co-operation on counter-terrorism, and increase bilateral trade and investment, the State Department said yesterday. The agreement was made…
Breached barriers cause more toxic leaks
TOKYO. — The operator of the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant said yesterday that radioactive material may have flowed into the Pacific Ocean after barriers around contaminated water storage…
Editorial Comment: Clampdown on litterbugs progressive
Litterbugs are a nuisance not only in Zimbabwean cities, but all over the world, despite being constantly targeted by authorities. The fact that littering remains a problem in many cities…
Namibian business delegation arrives
Business Reporters A 16-member delegation of Namibian business people is in the country to explore ways of tapping into the available business opportunities. The delegation comprises of representatives from most…