adminPistorius’ trial opens
JOHANNESBURG. – South African double-amputee Paralympian star Oscar Pistorius went on trial yesterday, accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, a law graduate and model.
Sassou Nguesso to officially open ZITF
Tendai Mugabe Senior Reporter— Congo Brazzaville’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso will officially open the 55th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo next month. The trade expo draws…
Egyptian cops sentenced to 10 years for blogger death
CAIRO. – An Egyptian court yesterday sentenced two policemen to 10 years in jail for the killing of a blogger whose death rallied protesters in the 2011 revolt that toppled…
Senior finance ministry official dies
Herald Reporter THE Finance and Economic Development Ministry’s accountant-general/principal director, Mrs Judith Madzorera (nee Bindu), has died. Mrs Madzorera died yesterday morning at Avenues Clinic after succumbing to breast cancer.
Gumbo issues apology
Grace Chingoma Senior Sports Reporter THE Zimbabwe Women Football leadership have apologised to the nation for the incident which caused a 15-minute delay during the African Women Championship match at…
Bickering stalls prepaid meter installation
Lloyd Gumbo Senior Reporter— Bickering between Zesa Holdings and the State Procurement Board has stalled the installation of prepaid meters that are supposed to be mounted on poles to curb…
Amanda Sagonda bounces back
Yeukai Karengezeka Entertainment Reporter Forgotten gospel diva, Amanda Sagonda-Machimbira intends to make a comeback on the music scene with a new album. The 34-year-old singer said she is still in…
100 days to World Cup
From Ronaldo in RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil ONLY 100 days. It’s hard to believe it’s so close. It seems like only yesterday that Brazil was confirmed as the 2014 Fifa…
Lupita Nyong’o shines
An emotional Lupita Nyong’o won the Oscar for best supporting actress on Sunday for her role as the hard-working slave Patsey in drama “12 Years a Slave”, capping a breakout…
Solar power in 24 months: ZERA
Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter ZIMBABWE will be able to produce about 200 megawatts from solar power generators within the next 24 months, Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority chief executive officer…