Netanyahu hardens settlement demands in talks
Jerusalem — Israel’s prime minister has increased the amount of occupied territory he wants to keep after any peace deal with the Palestinians, state media reported yesterday, a move that…
Hariri assassination trial opens at The Hague
The trial in absentia of four Hezbollah members accused of murdering former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri in 2005 has begun at a UN-backed court.
Chinese general arrested for gilded lifestyle
A top Chinese military officer was arrested for corruption after lining his pockets with kickbacks and buying dozens of homes, a gilded statue of Mao Zedong, and a “golden boat”.
Mass executions in Syria could be war crime: UN
Geneva — Extremist Islamic groups in Syria are committing a “soaring” number of executions in the country’s north that could amount to war crimes, the UN human rights office said…
A holiday in the bull’s eye of poverty
Back in the village, in the land of milk, honey and dust or Guruve – if you like – respect for family hierarchy is sacrosanct. There, the elders insist on…
Empowerment: Zim strides towards finality
Bernard Bwoni I ASSUME you have all heard of the runners’ block, a state where you just cannot bring yourself to keep running; that lack of will to keep running.
War vets must come together as one
Gatsha Mazitulela MY article of Friday 10 January, on the subject of unity, drew an amazing amount of commentary and even criticism and today I explain some of the facts…
Comment: Civil servants must come up with a rational salary demand
Government and its employees are today expected to finalise salary negotiations that have been going on since last December. There are reports that government has offered the least paid worker…
Masvingo MP faces arrest over vehicle
Masvingo Bureau Masvingo Central legislator Dr Daniel Shumba faces four weeks imprisonment if he fails to release a Toyota Landcruiser Prado he “erroneously” attached in settlement of a debt.
Zanu-PF leadership to hold induction seminar
Shumba/Moyo Chronicle Reporters ZANU-PF Matabeleland South provincial leadership are today meeting at Esikhoveni Training Centre in Esigodini for an induction seminar meant to sharpen their leadership skills.








