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THE Hague — Dutch forensic experts have identified a total of 65 victims of downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, the government said on Saturday, as the last of the team…
SA protesters halt probe into Marikana killings
PRETORIA — Heckling protesters yesterday disrupted an inquiry into the shooting dead of 34 striking miners by South African police, forcing the country’s deputy president to briefly halt his testimony.
Russia sending aid convoy to Ukraine despite Western warnings of ‘invasion pretext’
PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin said yesterday Russia is sending an aid convoy to eastern Ukraine despite urgent Western warnings against using humanitarian help as a pretext for an invasion.
New Central Africa PM vows reconciliation despite rebel snub
BANGUI — The new prime minister of the Central African Republic vowed yesterday to reconcile a nation torn apart by ethnic and religious violence even as rebels refused to take…
Heroes fete thrills Byo
Simbarashe Mutizwa Showbiz Reporter Though people were deprived of the traditional Heroes Splash Gala this year, those who gathered at the Nkulumane Provincial Heroes in Bulawayo yesterday for the Heroes’…
EDITORIAL COMMENT: We are proud of our defence forces
Today, Zimbabweans pay tribute to their defence forces. They are our first and last line of defence so they deserve all the plaudits. We have one of the world’s most…
More than 1,000 attend Macheso wedding
Lovemore Meya Harare Bureau MORE than 1,000 people from all walks of life yesterday thronged Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton to witness the wedding of sungura ace Alick Macheso’s…
President to launch Hashim Mbita Project
Patrick Chitumba in Victoria Falls INCOMING Sadc chairman, President Mugabe will launch the Hashim Mbita Project during the 34th regional summit to be held here this week.
Zanu-PF to hold national elections directorate meeting
Chronicle Reporter ZANU-PF National Chairman, Ambassador Simon Khaya Moyo yesterday invited all the 10 provincial chair ladies of the party’s Women’s League to also attend the national elections directorate meeting…
Thousands remember heroes
Chronicle Reporters THOUSANDS of Zimbabweans yesterday gathered at heroes acres nationwide to honour the gallant sons and daughters who liberated the country from colonial bondage.