Malawi makes progress after graft scandal: IMF

BLANTYRE – The IMF said Thursday Malawi has made progress after a massive government corruption scandal last year, but urged action to bring soaring prices under control.

UN chief slams ‘appalling atrocities’ in CAR

PRAGUE – United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon on Friday strongly condemned the drawn-out conflict in the Central African Republic that has left thousands dead and over a million displaced.

Donkeys carry ballot boxes to villages for Afghan vote

PANJSHIR – Donkeys laden with ballot boxes trudged up rough tracks and mountain trails in remote parts of Afghanistan Friday, on the eve of presidential elections in a country that…

South Africa election round-up: Court dismisses ANC sms application

JOHANNESBURG – An SMS the DA sent to over 1.5 million prospective Gauteng voters accusing President Jacob Zuma of stealing public money was fair comment, the South Gauteng High Court…

LATEST: Reggae star Vybz Kartel sentenced to life in prison for murder

Jamaican dancehall and reggae star Vybz Kartel has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2011 murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. Following his conviction last month, Kartel received the…

LATEST: FC Platinum’s Ali Sadiki in court

FC Platinum and warriors midfielder Ali Sadiki was today summoned to the Harare civil court by his ex-wife who is claiming $US1 117 for the upkeep of their daughter and…

LATEST: Councillors want city traffic chief charged with fraud

Innocent Ruwende Municipal Reporter Harare councillors want the city’s chief traffic officer to be charged following allegations of fraudulent reduction of traffic enforcement fees on towed vehicles at City of…

Shabanie Mine sign Makonese

SHABANIE Mine has signed prodigal son Zvenyika Makonese on a season loan. Makonese has been club hunting for the past three years after leaving the asbestos miners during the 2011…

PSL to appoint independent prosecutor

THE Premier Soccer League is set to appoint an independent prosecutor who would be responsible for issuing summons to either clubs or players accused of a misdemeanour. The prosecutor would…

National Rugby League to be rebranded

The National Rugby League (NRL) financial backers Delta Beverages are working on rebranding the league with the likelihood that the Lion Lager brand will not be used to sponsor the…

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