Africa’s future rests with the youth

Richard Munang and Robert Mgendi An old African proverb proclaims, “It’s the young trees that make up the forest.” What this means in the present context is that Africa’s youth…

Sanctions, defiance in North Korea

Mel Gurtov  Sanctions on North Korea have failed. North Korea has now been sanctioned five times by the United Nations Security Council for its nuclear and missile tests: resolutions 1718 (2006),…

Jah Prayzah, Winky D shut down ZITF

Nhlalwenhle Ngwenya Showbiz Correspondent— Music giants, Winky D and Jah Prayzah shut down the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair with a sterling performance at an oversubscribed show at the Bulawayo Amphitheatre on…

Maita crowned Miss Africa Zim

Bongani Ndlovu Showbiz Correspondent Harare beauty, Maita Kainga was crowned Miss Africa Zimbabwe last Friday thereby automatically securing a spot for herself at the Miss Africa contest. The 22-year-old who is no…

Music giants celebrate Sam’s life in style

Danisa Masuku Showbiz Correspondent Gary Tight – son to Willom Tight seems to be like wine maturing with age as he staged a classic performance at the late Sam Mtukudzi’s commemorations…

Malema vows to seize white-owned land

The leader of South Africa’s opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party has launched his party’s campaign for the upcoming local elections, promising to rescue citizens from poverty, unemployment and corrupt…

Collapsed Kenyan building had no occupancy permit – officials

Nairobi — A building that collapsed amid heavy rains in Nairobi, killing at least 12 people and injuring at least 134, did not have an occupancy permit, officials said on…

Beware the anarchists – Zuma

Pretoria – Political opportunists who promote anarchy and thuggery must be shunned, President Jacob Zuma said at a Workers’ Day rally in Mamelodi yesterday. “Some desperate elements seem hell-bent to promote…

Journalist slams Trump over abuse of media

Los Angeles — The leader of the Boston Globe investigation into Catholic Church child abuse that spawned the movie Spotlight berated Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump for his “shameless” treatment…

Woman gets 100 years for cutting baby from womb

Boulder – A judge on Friday sentenced a Colorado woman who cut a baby from a stranger’s womb to 100 years in prison, including the maximum penalties for attempted murder…

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