adminZim Rugby Union names extended training squads
Paul Munyuki Sports Reporter THE Zimbabwe Rugby Union has named two extended training squads for the age-grade national sides as they begin selection for players to represent Zimbabwe at the…
Irvine’s invests $6m into stockfeed plant
Tinashe Makichi Business Reporter The country’s largest chicken breeder, Irvine’s Zimbabwe has invested $6 million towards the construction of silos and a stockfeed processing plant which will push production capacity…
Nigeria kidnap families want ‘unconditional’ release
MAIDUGURI. — Relatives of more than 200 schoolgirls held hostage by Boko Haram yesterday called for their unconditional release, after Nigeria’s government ruled out a prisoner swap with the extremists.
Gahadzikwa eyes big comeback
Paul Mundandi in ZVISHAVANE MIDFIELDER Allan Gahadzikwa believes FC Platinum are in prime position to surprise Highlanders when they meet in the Commander Zimbabwe National Army Charities Challenge Cup tie…
Bey, Jay Z lead BET awards nomination
Superstar couple Beyonce and Jay Z lead the nominations for this year’s BET Awards as they, along with rapper Drake, have five nominations each. The superstar couple have garnered five…
Astra in drive to grow paint exports
Astra says working capital management and cost control will remain the key focus area after aggregate volumes in the four months to April declined 5 percent over last year.
Editorial Comment: Sustained anti-pollution drive needed
The toughening stance on polluters is highly commendable and it is hoped that this is heralding a new era in which the responsible authorities lead the nation in taking due…
Egyptian expats start voting
CAIRO. — Egyptians living outside the country have begun casting their ballots for the country’s next presidential election. Voting for expats will continue for four days before the election on…
Macheso still likes ‘Tafadzwa’
Thupeyo Muleya Entertainment Reporter Despite initial indications that Alick Macheso had stopped playing his hit “Tafadzwa” at shows because of his nasty divorce saga with estranged wife Tafadzwa Mapako, the…
US threatens Russia economy
LONDON. — The United States warned Russia yesterday of stepped-up Western sanctions to make its economy “bleed” if it disrupts a crucial presidential election in Ukraine just 10 days away.