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Herald Reporter Zanu-PF’s Politburo met in Harare yesterday to discuss issues of economic importance, including indigenisation and land reforms. The Politburo met for almost five hours, adjourning at around 11pm.…
New laws: The long road ahead
Fidelis Munyoro and Paidamoyo Chipunza— The realignment of a reported 400 laws to the new Constitution could take several years, which could result in clogging of the Constitutional Court with…
‘Stunner’ nominated for Afican Muzik Magazine Awards
Harare Bureau MUSICIAN Desmond “Stunner” Chideme, who has gradually been losing ground on the local music scene, is a happy man following his nomination for the 2014 African Muzik Magazine…
‘Lead by example, respect rule of law’
Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter— Government should be exemplary in respecting laws and regulations meant to combat corruption and must exhibit political will at every level in fighting graft, the Zimbabwe…
Editorial Comment: All registered CSOTs must be active
Zimbabwe has a total of 61 registered community share ownership trusts (CSOTs), but only 14 are active, according to the National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Board (NIEEB). Companies involved in…
Nigerian cops retract ban on schoolgirls protests
ABUJA — Nigerian police said on Tuesday that protesters were free to march in the capital Abuja, after an uproar over comments by the police commissioner in which he appeared…
Beverly Sibanda fined
RAUNCHY dancer Beverly Sibanda was yesterday fined $100 and warned against having physical contact with her fans in future while performing or she will be locked up for two months.…
No public school for my son: Malema
Johannesburg — EFF leader Julius Malema will continue sending his son to a private school, even though last week he said public representatives should use public services, The Star reported…
CAR bans SMS
Bangui — Text messages in the Central African Republic are now considered a security threat and their use has been suspended, the telecommunications ministry said on Tuesday. Mobile phone users…
Whistleblower Snowden seeks Brazil asylum
Edward Snowden, the former US intelligence contractor turned whistleblower, has said he has requested asylum in Brazil, in an interview with journalists from the country. Appearing on Brazil’s Globo TV…