adminSydney’s US$1,5b casino project gets state backing
SYDNEY. – Gambling mogul James Packer yesterday said international tourists want to see man-made attractions and not spend their holidays “looking at Ayers Rock” as his plan for a US$1,5…
Teacher flees sodomy probe
Angeline Mpofu Chronicle Reporter A TEACHER from Sizane High School in Bulawayo is on the run after police opened an investigation into alleged sex attacks on boys. Investigators say at…
Israel must avoid spats with US: Lieberman
TEL AVIV – Israel’s Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, newly reappointed after being cleared of corruption, yesterday urged his government to avoid spats with the US over its policy on Iran’s…
UN launches US$300m appeal for the Philippines
UNITED NATIONS. – The UN launched an appeal for a third of a billion dollars yesterday as US and British warships steamed towards the typhoon-ravaged Philippines where well over 10…
No house demolitions, says Savanhu
Sarudzai Mupangi Herald Reporter Zanu-PF ministers can never order the demolition of people’s houses because their party is for development and welfare of the masses, Deputy Minister of Lands and…
Attempted murder case drags in late VP
Leonard Ncube in HWANGE RETIRED Colonel Eddie Sigoge, the security manager of companies belonging to the late Vice-President Landa John Nkomo, has been arraigned before the courts and faces eight…
Judge slams law enforcement ‘outlaws’
Leonard Ncube in Hwange LAW enforcement agents should not act as “outlaws” and abuse the rights of suspects, a Bulawayo High Court judge said yesterday. Justice Martin Makonese spoke as…
Zimbabwe to establish diamond centre
Lovemore Chikova in ANTWERP, Belgium MOST world diamond buyers will soon be flocking to Zimbabwe to trade in the gems, with the country planning to establish the biggest diamond trading…
Prioritise revival of industry, Machaya urges Government
Midlands Correspondent MIDLANDS Minister of State for Provincial Affairs Cde Jason Machaya has called on the Government to prioritise revival of industry to stimulate economic growth. Addressing a delegation from…
Zanu-PF councillors walk out on Masvingo mayor
From George Maponga in Masvingo There was drama at the Civic Centre in Masvingo City on Monday afternoon after four Zanu-PF councillors walked out of the inaugural full ordinary council…