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Blantyre – Ancient cultural practices in some parts of Malawi remain a serious threat to the future of the southern African country’s girl child, activist Darlington Harawa has said.
Nguema re-elected
Malabo — Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, was re-elected president yesterday with 93.7 percent of the vote, according to the provisional results of weekend elections.
Auschwitz ex-guard admits serving in death camp
A 94-year-old former SS sergeant has admitted in court that he had served as an Auschwitz death camp guard, apologising to Nazi Holocaust survivors looking on in a German courtroom.
13 laws on way to improve ease of doing business
Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE CHIEF Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) Misheck Sibanda says the government will by June promulgate about 13 laws to…
Villagers, senior citizens get food aid
Whinsley Masara, Chronicle Reporter MOBILE telecommunications company NetOne has donated mealie meal to nearly 2,000 households in Insiza South, one of the areas hardest hit by drought.
Man denied sex, smashes pots
Noleen Makhurane, Court Reporter A MAN from Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo allegedly asked for sex from his neighbour and when he was turned down, he spat on her before…
Man kills self, wife over affair with brother
Richard Muponde, Gwanda Correspondent. A GOLD panner from Gwanda stabbed his wife and then committed suicide after he allegedly caught her being intimate with his young brother.
Rape case thrown out, no evidence
Thandeka Moyo, Court Reporter A NKAYI man yesterday escaped jail when a medical report showed that there was no penetration following allegations that he raped a cousin.
Serena’s absence blows Madrid event wide open
In the absence of world No 1 Serena Williams, who withdrew from the tournament yesterday after suffering with flu, a whole host of players will be targeting victory at the…
Rogers backs new stance on helmets
Cape Town — Former Australia opening batsman Chris Rogers has backed measures taking a batsman’s helmet choice out of the hands of players.