Obi Mikel changes name

LONDON. — John Obi Mikel has been called many things by Chelsea fans during his decade at Stamford Bridge . . . many of which are far too rude for…

Pogba flying to England

LONDON. — Paul Pogba is expected to arrive in England this week to complete his move to Manchester United — and could make his debut on Sunday. On Monday night Paul…

Diversifying financing sources for informal sector

Sanderson Abel Lack of access to finance is often rated as the most serious constraint to informal businesses, preventing them from expanding their production and productivity. This relates to both informal…

Argentina appoint new coach

BUENOS AIRES. — Argentina, still reeling from the shock resignations of captain Lionel Messi and coach Gerardo Martino, have chosen Edgardo Bauza as their new coach, the Argentine Football Association…

Savanna acquires Remington Gold brand

Fast-growing Zimbabwean tobacco firm Savanna Tobacco has acquired the Remington Gold brand from local manufacturer Cut Rag Processors. With the addition of the Remington Gold brand, Savanna Tobacco now holds four…

Reduce farm sizes, Govt urged

From Lloyd Gumbo in Concession Villagers and land reform beneficiaries in Mashonaland Central have implored Government to reduce farm sizes so that people can be allocated land they can fully…

Rooney names best ever Utd teammates

LONDON. — Wayne Rooney has named the two best players he’s lined up alongside at Old Trafford ahead of his Manchester United testimonial today, taking the reasonably uncontroversial decision not…

Chitungwiza Hospital ups kidney transplant preps

Paidamoyo Chipunza : Senior Health Reporter Government is looking forward to the recommencement of kidney transplants at Chitungwiza Central Hospital in the shortest possible time as a permanent exit from haemodialysis,…

Sakala laid to rest

Takudzwa Chitsiga : Sports Reporter VETERAN coach Luckson Sakala, who died on Saturday, was laid to rest at Karoi cemetery with several football personalities in attendance yesterday. Sakala (81), who coached Karoi…

African philosophy needs to blossom

Oritsegbubemi Oyowe : Correspondent Devotees of the popular series “Game of Thrones” may recall Jaime Lannister’s fatal, but memorable, quip: “The things we do for love”. He said this just before…