adminProsecutors challenge bid to reinstate Zuma graft charges
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s state prosecutor has said it would go to the top court to challenge a ruling reinstating corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma – drawing accusations from…
Trump introduces VP pick Pence as ‘solid’ and unifier
New York – Donald Trump on Saturday introduced his pick for vice president Mike Pence as a “solid” man and a unifying figure among Republicans in their first public appearance…
Turkey rounds up generals, judges…More detentions are expected as govt purges people connected to coup plot
Istanbul – Turkish authorities were yesterday rounding up dozens of generals as well as senior judges and prosecutors accused of supporting a failed military coup aimed at ousting President Recep…
Smoking during pregnancy may hurt your chances for grandkids
Women who smoke during pregnancy run the risk of having boys with low sperm production in adulthood, an Australian study suggests. “It’s harder for men with low sperm counts to conceive…
ANC branch chair, kids survive hail of bullets
Pietermaritzburg – Nonhlanhla Khumalo, the ANC Machibisa branch chairperson in Ward 22, Pietermaritzburg, fears for her life and her family’s safety after their home was raked with gunfire. Khumalo, who has…
Lagos shuts churches, mosques to fight noise
Lagos – Africa’s largest city is closing dozens of mosques, churches and nightclubs in a bid to reduce noise for its 20 million residents long used to lusty hymn-singing, honking…
Black box indicates ‘fire’ in EgyptAir crashed plane
CAIRO — The word “fire” was heard on the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of crashed EgyptAir flight MS804, the Egyptian Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee reported Saturday after data analysis. The report…
Fragile peace holds in Nigeria
Kano – Nigeria’s military has clawed back swathes of territory held by Boko Haram, opening up routes once infested with Islamist fighters, allowing life to resume for people in the…
Glow Petroleum sets up $340,000 Byo shop
Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter GLOW Petroleum has invested about $340,000 in its first service station in Bulawayo with plans to invest up to $5 million in the city by February…
Deadline set for CSC revival
Prosper Ndlovu recently in Nkayi— THE Cold Storage Company (CSC) will be “fully operational” by December as the Government moves to implement the turnaround strategy for the ailing Bulawayo-headquartered parastatal. Despite…