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Sanderson Abel Financial inclusion can be defined as the access to appropriate financial products and services needed by vulnerable groups, such as weaker sections and low income groups, at an…
UN Ebola mission opens HQ in Ghana
Dakar. — The UN mission to combat Ebola opened its headquarters on Monday in Ghana, where it will co-ordinate international aid to assist West Africa to combat the accelerating crisis. This…
Dan Goossen dies
LOS ANGELES. — Boxing promoter Dan Goossen, who handled some of the biggest names in the sport including Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather and Bernard Hopkins, died of liver cancer. He…
Giroud inks new deal
LONDON. — Olivier Giroud has signed a new contract to keep him at Arsenal until 2018. Arsenal are expected to announce the deal in the next few weeks after agreeing a…
Do adolescent girls’ issues really matter?
Angela Machonesa Correspondent ADOLESCENT girls face many obstacles to the realisation of their rights. They are routinely disadvantaged in most aspects of life. Their labour, sexuality and ultimately their future are exploited…
Mushowani ready for big test
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter GUNNERS’ title credentials will once again come under a stern test when they face Mushowani Stars in a tricky World Navi Northern Region Division One tie at…
Sigauke is a perfectionist
Beaven Tapureta Bookshelf United States-based Zimbabwean writer, Emmanuel Sigauke’s new book “Mukoma’s Marriage and Other Stories” is an interesting collection in many ways, first its history and later, the themes. One wonders…
Chris Brown shoves woman in nightclub?
Chris Brown allegedly pushed a woman at a nightclub over the weekend after she reportedly tried to kiss him. The “New Flame” singer was walking through the crowd at the…
Gold languishes, platinum hits five-year low
LONDON — Gold held near nine-month lows yesterday, weighed down by broad-based strength in the dollar on growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve is set to tighten monetary policy…
ZRU hunt for new director
Paul Munyuki Sports Reporter JUST four days after controversial director of rugby Liam Middleton quit his post, the Zimbabwe Rugby Union have begun the hunt for his replacement. Middleton left his job…