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Vatican officials have been grilled by a UN rights panel in Geneva over the abuse of thousands of children by paedophile priests. Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Vatican’s representative in Geneva,…
Iran crucial to Syria resolution
Moscow. — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said yesterday that Iran was an integral part of the upcoming international conference on the Syria crisis.
UK exploits immigration to cover austerity failures
The poisonous climate which currently prevails in Britain on the issue of immigration reflects the extent to which the British government’s extreme austerity agenda has been responsible for a lurch…
Racism on the rise in France
Muslims have been on the receiving end of radical discrimination in France, a recent opinion poll conducted by the French institute BVA reveals.
Govt targets to license 25 radio stations
Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT targets to have licensed at least 25 radio stations across the country within the next two months should Treasury make timeous disbursement of funds, an…
Chivi to set up Zim-Asset team
Herald Reporter Chivi Rural District Council will set up a national development committee in the next two weeks to ensure the full implementation of the recently launched Zimbabwe Agenda for…
Tobacco prices expected to firm
Elita Chikwati and Simba Mudzivo Agriculture Reporters Preparations for the opening of the 2013-14 tobacco selling season are in full swing and farmers are expecting firmer prices. Most tobacco growers…
TIMB to increase late registration fine
Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board has advised farmers to register before the opening of the tobacco selling season to avoid paying a fine of US$250…
Govt urges wheat farmers to mobilise own resources
Agriculture Reporter GOVERNMENT has ruled out giving assistance to winter wheat farmers this season and urged them to mobilise their own resources by approaching banks and other supporting institutions.
Digital technology system to identify mining claims
Herald Reporter GOVERNMENT will introduce a digital system that enables easy identification of mining claims and proper licensing procedures to curb disputes over concessions, an official has said.