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AN Egyptian court sentenced the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood and 682 supporters to death yesterday, intensifying a crackdown on the movement that could trigger protests and political violence ahead…
Assad seeks re-election in poll
BEIRUT — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad declared yesterday he will seek re-election in June, defying calls from his opponents to step aside and allow a political solution to the devastating…
‘Nigeria can handle Boko Haram’
NIGERIA is preparing a special development plan for its poor, violence-hit northeast and increasing spending to counter an Islamist revolt there that could dent growth in Africa’s No. 1 oil…
Ethiopia charges nine bloggers, journalists with inciting violence
ETHIOPIA has charged six bloggers and three journalists with attempting to incite violence, their supporters said yesterday, prompting accusations from rights groups that the government is cracking down on its…
Israel, Palestinians square up as peace deadline looms
ISRAEL and the Palestinians appeared determined yesterday to seal their divorce as Washington’s nine-month deadline for reaching a Mideast peace deal was to expire, leaving peace hopes in tatters. After…
22 killed in attack on CAR hospital
BANGUI — At least 22 people including three staff members of medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres were killed during a weekend attack by gunmen on a Central African hospital, a…
Winky D preaches unity
Auxilia Katongomara Showbiz Reporter SELF-PROCLAIMED Ninja president Winky D has always demonstrated that he is in a league of his own through his lyrics. Now he is preaching the gospel…
L’vovo advises promoters
Bongani Ndlovu Showbiz Correspondent SOUTH African Kwaito star L’vovo Derango says local promoters should do more to promote local artistes by making use of regional stars to catapult their careers.…
Hifa begins
Melissa Mpofu Showbiz Editor The stage is set for the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) which roars into life today in Harare with several local and international performances…
SMEs urged to engage Old Mutual over vacant premises
Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter— SMALL and Medium Enterprises and Co-operative Development Minister Sithembiso Nyoni has challenged the informal sector in Bulawayo to engage Old Mutual over the vacant premises…