adminPhilippines homeless ‘relocated’ during Pope Francis visit
THE government in the Philippines is facing calls for an inquiry after it admitted relocating homeless people temporarily during Pope Francis’ visit. Social welfare secretary Corazon Soliman said that nearly 500…
ISIS deadline on Japanese captives passes
TOKYO — Japan said yesterday it was still trying to secure the release of two Japanese hostages held by Islamic State (ISIS) militants after a deadline to pay ransom for…
DRC alters disputed bill
THE Democratic Repuclic of Congo’s Senate has amended a controversial bill which unleashed deadly protests and triggered concern that President Kabila would prolong his stay in office. In a surprise move,…
Sierra Leone lifts Ebola quarantines as crisis eases
FREETOWN — Sierra Leone yesterday lifted crippling nationwide restrictions on movement put in place at the height of the Ebola crisis, amid signs that the deadly epidemic was retreating. “Restrictions on…
‘Celebrate life’…Sikhonjwa reflects on near death experience
Melissa Mpofu and Bruce Ndlovu An accident that nearly cost him his life in December and a stay in the ICU of Mpilo Central Hospital has made comedian Babongile Sikhonjwa…
‘Female comedians develop cold feet’
Bongani Ndlovu Showbiz Correspondent LOCAL comedian Ntando Van Moyo says Zimbabwe has a serious shortage of female stand-up comedians with most who are trained, developing cold feet just before their performances. Since…
Perfume: Sample it before investing in whole bottle
ANY woman worth her salt should have a signature fragrance and every man who is conscious about how his cologne will represent him should take fragrance shopping seriously. You may not…
Mafikizolo, Uhuru lead Metro FM nominees
THE 13th Metro FM Music Awards nominees were revealed on Thursday evening ahead of the awards ceremony set to take place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Conference Centre in Durban…
Bosso board edgy over Maphepha statements
Ricky Zililo Senior Sports Reporter— THE Highlanders FC board is concerned by statements made by Ernest “Maphepha” Sibanda which they deem to be inciting ahead of tomorrow’s annual general meeting set…
Final countdown begins to CWC for Zim cricketers
Eddie Chikamhi Harare Bureau THE final countdown begins for the Zimbabwe national cricket team after the players regrouped yesterday for the last leg of the preparations ahead of the ICC World…