adminFatah cancels Arafat memorial
GAZA. — Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah movement said yesterday it had cancelled a commemoration rally planned in Gaza for its late leader Yasser Arafat, in another setback to a…
Dr Mtukudzi at last
Fred Zindi CMusic Column It is now official. Music superstar, Oliver Mtukudzi, has finally made it. He is now Dr Oliver Mtukudzi and that is the title everyone should know…
Basket Weaving exhibition opens
Sifelani Tsiko Entertainment Reporter The second edition of the “Basket Case II” weavers’ exhibition opened at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare amid high hopes that the comprehensive and…
Tomana faces contempt of court
Fidelis Munyoro Court Reporter Prosecutor-General Mr Johannes Tomana faces contempt of court charges for allegedly defying a court order directing his office to issue a certificate for the private prosecution…
Watson triumphs in Shanghai
SHANGHAI. — Masters golf champion Bubba Watson yesterday roared back to beat Tim Clark in a play-off after seemingly blowing his chances down the back nine of the WGC-HSBC Champions…
Jah Prayzah blasts baby-dumping
Entertainment Reporter Jah Prayzah has added a bonus track “Moyo Wakaoma” on his “Kumbumura Mhute” DVD album that will be released today. The track, which features actress and dancer Dalma…
Morocco rejects Cup hosting over Ebola
RABAT. — Morocco has refused to host January’s African Cup of Nations soccer finals amid fears over the spread of the Ebola virus, throwing the 2015 tournament into jeopardy on…
Germany marks 25 years since fall of Berlin Wall
Berlin. — German Chancellor Angela Merkel led celebrations yesterday marking the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, calling it an example of the human yearning for freedom…
Bale scores on return
MADRID. — Gareth Bale scored on his return to the Real Madrid starting line-up for the first time in a month as the European soccer champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-1…
Survival in a spiral of decadence
Literature Today With Stanely Mushava Book: Saskam Express Author: Lilian Masitera Publisher: Now I Can Play Publications (2013)