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ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec 09, 2013 (AFP) – Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 218-run victory over England yesterday to take a 2-0 series lead, leaving them on the brink of reclaiming…
Kim Jong Un’s fired uncle accused of corruption
SEOUL. — North Korea yesterday excoriated Jang Song Thaek, the uncle of leader Kim Jong Un, for what it described as a slew of criminal acts, confirming the spectacular downfall…
8 get French scholarships
Senior Writer Eight Zimbabwean students have received scholarships from a Franco-Zimbabwe research platform to undertake their MPhil and PhD studies on conservation and sustainable development in France. The students were…
Farm manager on US$6 000 theft rap
Court Reporter Former Zanu-PF councillor for Manyame Rural District Council Clever Manhombo reportedly lost his property worth more than US$6 000 to his farm manager. The manager, Bamusi Mutandagayi, reportedly…
Man electrocuted while drinking water from tap
Prosper Dembedza A 29-year-old Goromonzi man was at the weekend electrocuted after touching a naked live electricity cable while drinking water from a tap. Mashonaland East assistant provincial police spokesperson…
Tafadzwa Dube ponders future
Sports Reporter CAPS United are hoping to successfully negotiate to retain the services of goalkeeper Tafadzwa Dube who had a splendid season on a short-term deal this year with the…
Man City face Bayern Munich
MUNICH. — Coach Manuel Pellegrini admits Manchester City face an uphill task to break Bayern Munich’s record winning streak in the Champions League soccer in tonight’s battle for top spot…
Owen’s medal
LOS ANGELES. — An Olympic gold medal won by Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Games has sold at auction for US$1 466 574, the highest price ever paid for…
State must take back seat at burial: Traditional leaders
PORT ELIZABETH. — South African traditional leaders are calling on the government to allow adequate space for customary burial rites when Nelson Mandela is finally laid to rest Sunday. “On…
Invalidity pensions continue for life
Pensions are payable for life. This applies to all national pension scheme pensions, including the invalidity pension, so long as the invalidity pensioner remains incapable of working. It is also…