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Robert Parry Correspondent In my four decades in national journalism, I started at the Associated Press in 1974, I have grown increasingly concerned about how Americans respond to information, or…
Chad bans full veil
N’DJAMENA. — Chad on Wednesday banned the full-face Muslim veil and ordered security forces to seize burqas from markets and burn them after 33 people were killed in suicide bombings…
Zimselector.com to harness Diaspora funds
Business Reporter Online financial services aggregation startup, ZimSelector.com which was launched recently, is set to boost Diaspora remittances into the country. Although many Zimbabweans currently reside in several countries across…
Farah missed dope tests
LONDON. – Britain’s double Olympic champion Mo Farah missed two drug tests in the run-up to the 2012 London Games, the Daily Mail reported yesterday.
Zifa overturn Dhlakama ban
Petros Kausiyo Deputy Sports Editor RODWELL Dhlakama has become the latest individual to be freed from his ban by ZIFA for his alleged role in the Asiagate match-fixing scam, paving the…
All set for Mhere birthday bash
Arts Correspondent All is set for gospel musician Mathias Mhere’s birthday celebrations scheduled for Kingston’s House in the capital on Sunday. The musician is celebrating his 27th birthday.
Indigenisation: NIEEB under fire
Rumbidzai Zinyuke Business Reporter The indigenisation of several mining firms hangs in the balance following revelations that the National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Board failed to implement recommendations made by the…
Cuba-US talks on ties hit speed bumps
MEXICO CITY. — Six months have passed since Cuba and the United States astonished the world with their surprise decision to discuss restoring diplomatic ties, but the results of the…
Selmor to be honoured
Wellington Kudiwa Entertainment Reporter It seems Afro jazz sensation, Selmor Mtukudzi, is finally getting the respect she deserves if a Tribute Dinner that has been organised in her honour by Strides…
Cop up for possession of ivory
Court Reporter A policeman appeared in court yesterday charged with contravening the Parks and Wildlife Act after he was found in possession of pieces of ivory in his car.