adminFiery debate over Zambia’s nomination fees
LUSAKA. – Zambia’s decision to significantly increase nomination fees for candidates in the general elections in August has sparked heated debate. Some say the “exorbitant fees” are unacceptable and discriminatory,…
Federer misses tourney
ROTTERDAM. — A squad of Frenchmen will attempt to rescue the Rotterdam World Tennis tournament starting today as the indoor event tries to recover from the injury absence of drawcard…
Homage to Nyerere, the village-wise statesman
Stanely Mushava Literature Today As a statesman and intellectual, Nyerere is a league apart. He processed grand ideas from lenses of a villager; high office and deep intellect did not detach…
Jah Prayzah faces competition
Fred Zindi Music He is a lanky six foot- two inches dread locked singer. His relatively light-hearted attitude permeates his live performance and he smiles more than many artistes I have…
Red-hot Billiat scores again
Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE international forward Khama Billiat was on target again yesterday as his South African Premiership side Mamelodi Sundowns beat Free State Stars 5-2 in their backyard to open…
Bid to spite lover backfires
Ivan Zhakata Court Reporter A man’S attempt to get rid of his pregnant girlfriend was in vain after the Harare Civil Court magistrate dismissed his application for a protection order. Fungai…
Woman jailed 2 years for abusing ‘peeping’ niece
Fungai Lupande Court Reporter A 35-year-old woman who sliced her eight-year-old niece’s buttocks with a razor blade for snooping while she was having sex with her husband was recently sent to…
Mutandiro appointed NetOne COO
Business Reporter NetOne Cellular has appointed top business executive Brian Mutandiro as the Chief Operating Officer. The post was created following the restructuring exercise at the mobile telecommunications company last…
Estate agent sues bank over $200k commission
Daniel Nemukuyu Senior Court Reporter Property World (Pvt) Limited, a firm that facilitates the buying and selling of immovable property, has filed a $200 000 claim at the High Court, arguing…
Costa rescues Chelsea
LONDON. — Diego Costa snaffled a stoppage-time equaliser to preserve interim manager Guus Hiddink’s unbeaten record as Chelsea snatched a 1-1 draw at home to Manchester United yesterday.