$600m needed to tackle Ebola: UN
Washington. — The United Nations said US$600 million in supplies would be needed to fight West Africa’s Ebola outbreak, as the death toll from the worst ever epidemic of the…
Zuma welcomes release of ‘spy tapes’
Johannesburg. — President Jacob Zuma yesterday welcomed the release of the so-called “spy tapes”. “The President is happy with the process thus far,” Zuma’s spokesperson Mac Maharaj said in a…
Heavy rains kill 30 in Pakistan
Lahore. — More than 30 people have been killed as a result of heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan, officials said yesterday, as authorities warned more intense rainfall and flash floods…
NATO 26th summit kicks off in Wales
NEWPORT. — The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) yesterday kicked off its 26th summit at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, southeast Wales of Britain, with nearly 60 world leaders…
NO FAIRYTALE ENDING…but thanks for the memories Elton and your boys
Paul Munyuki Sports Reporter— ZIMBABWE could not produce the fairytale ending that their fans badly wanted as Faf du Plessis’ third century of the series squeezed life out of the…
Troubled CAPS drop points
Bulawayo Bureau Bantu Rovers . . . . . . . . 0 CAPS United . . . .. . . . . 0 HAVE CAPS United just blown their…
Bosso to unleash Simba Sithole
Sports Reporter HIGHLANDERS are set to unleash Zimbabwe international striker Simba Sithole in their TM Pick n Pay Challenge Cup showdown against Dynamos before an expected full-house at the National…
Murape Murape rallies Glamour Boys
Eddie Chikamhi Sports Reporter DYNAMOS skipper Murape Murape says unity of purpose will take them to the Promised Land as the Glamour Boys eye a strong finish this season in…
Davis Cup team confident
Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE’S Davis Cup team non-playing captain, Martin Dzuwa, is upbeat about his team’s chances ahead of the start of the Group III tournament in Egypt on Monday. The…
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Zim slaps surtax on SA washing powder
SOUTH African maker of washing powder MAQ, Bliss Brands, has decided to cease exports to Zimbabwe after the introduction of a surtax of 40%.