Simba Mhere laid to rest in Johannesburg
JOHANNESBURG — Television personality Simba Mhere was laid to rest in Johannesburg yesterday. Hundreds of people gathered at the Rhema Bible Church to bid farewell to the man they knew…
Police quiz Gordon after suspicious injuries found on Bobbi
A criminal investigation has been launched in the case of Bobby Kristina, with police considering the possibility foul play may have been involved before she was found face down in…
SA will protect foreigners – Zuma
Johannesburg — President Jacob Zuma on Friday last week assured high commissioners and ambassadors that foreigners in South Africa will be protected.
Kenya MP shot dead
A Kenyan lawmaker was shot dead in the capital early on Saturday morning, in an incident likely to put pressure on President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government over insecurity in the east…
Boko Haram has 6 000 militants: US officials
The Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, which is fighting a violent insurgency in northeast Nigeria, has about 4 000-6 000 “hardcore” fighters, US intelligence officials said last Friday.
Pastor sues chief for $300 000
Munyaradzi Musiiwa CHRIST Apostolic Church founder and leader Right Reverend Isaac Tititi Moyo has sued Chief Samambwa and his seven subjects for $300 000 over allegations of defamation after more…
Lecturers to strike over bonus
STATE university lecturers are reportedly planning a countrywide job action that will see them not attending lectures until Government comes up with a position regarding their bonuses and January salaries.
Experts dispel myths associated with lightning strikes
Dumani Moyo BULAWAYO-BASED scientists have disputed the attribution of recent lightning strikes to witchcraft, and have instead urged Government to implement protection mechanisms.
GZU on massive student recruitment drive
Walter Mswazie GREAT Zimbabwe University (GZU) in Masvingo has embarked on a massive student recruitment drive aimed at raising student population to 15 000 by 2018, an official has said.
Bulawayo mayor in trouble . . . faces ouster
BULAWAYO Mayor Councillor Martin Moyo faces a possible ouster after he attended a function that was reportedly organised by an organisation that is not recognised by his parent party, the…

