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CAIRO. — An Egyptian court yesterday convicted the country’s former top anti-corruption official of “spreading false news” over a damning report he had issued, sentencing him to a year in…
Rejoinder on “71 years of Scripture Union in Zimbabwe”
Shingai Rukwata Ndoro : Correspondent I seek to respond to your article in the Herald on 17 June 2016, on the Scripture Union Zimbabwe (SUZ). First, the article lacked an appreciation…
CBZ unveils $12m housing project
Ruth Chinhema in Victoria Falls CBZ Holdings yesterday unveiled a $12 million housing project in Victoria Falls that will see the financial institution servicing nearly 1 200 residential stands as…
Protesters allege police brutality upon arrest
Fungai Lupande Court Reporter At least 105 people from Epworth and Mabvuku, who were arrested for demonstrating against police roadblocks earlier this month, yesterday notified the court of their intention to…
Govt lauds tobacco farmers
Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter Government has applauded tobacco growers for being resilient by producing high volumes of the crop under harsh weather conditions experienced last season.
Witness fails to turn up in Kebab trial
Fungai Lupande Court Reporter The trial of businessman and owner of Kebab Night Club Eddie Zviitwa and his four accomplices, who are accused of stealing $85 000, could not continue yesterday…
Howe to replace Wenger
LONDON. — Arsenal have earmarked Eddie Howe as a potential successor to Arsene Wenger. The 38-year-old is highly-rated after keeping Bournemouth in the Premier League last season and was even…
‘Treasury must release digitisation funds’
Nyemudzai Kakore Herald Correspondent Treasury should expedite the disbursement of $19 million to the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services by mid-August for the release of equipment being held in…
Traditional healer charged with car theft
Court Correspondent A 31-year-old Chitungwiza traditional healer recently appeared in court on allegations of stealing three vehicles from unsuspecting clients. The three cars were valued at $12 600.
Mourinho’s Pogba ultimatum
LONDON. — Jose Mourinho is prepared to move on from Paul Pogba if he isn’t a Manchester United player by next Sunday, according to reports. Starsport revealed that the Portuguese…