Nigerian president suspends key aides over cash
Abuja. – Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday suspended two key aides over an alleged contract scam and for keeping an unauthorised stash of cash in a private home, his…
Man shoots self in road rage outburst
Durban. – A man shot himself in the hand during a road rage confrontation on the M13 in Fields Hill, KwaZulu-Natal, yesterday afternoon, paramedics said. The driver of a Ford Ranger,…
Rand hits best level
JOHANNESBURG. — The rand was relatively well anchored yesterday morning, hitting 13,20 to the dollar for the first time in three weeks and marking a sharp U-turn from last week…
Bulawayo recommends Ncube for Sandi Moyo post
Nduduzo Tshuma Bulawayo Bureau Zanu-PF Bulawayo Provincial Women’s League has recommended Central Committee member Cde Judith Ncube to fill in the vacant position of party deputy secretary for Women’s League once…
Prioritise developmental projects, councils told
From Tawanda Mangoma in Chiredzi Government yesterday challenged local authorities to invest their proceeds towards achieving set developmental goals, as this is the only way councils can motivate people to…
Seven Bills to promote ease of doing business
Tendai Mugabe Senior Reporter— Government has made strides towards creating a conducive business environment to transform the economy and attract Foreign Direct Investment after tabling seven Bills to do with…
Hamilton to help amputated kid
LONDON. – Three-time world Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton rallied to the support of a teenage British motor racing driver who had both legs amputated in a horrific high-speed crash. Billy…
Allegri wants more from Juve
MILAN. — Ever the perfectionist, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri still sees room for improvement in his side even after they taught Barcelona a lesson in how to play a two-leg…
Zim: Independent thought, independent action
Obi Egbuna Jnr Simunye During Zimbabwe’s 37th Independence Day celebrations, President Mugabe and zanu-pf were showered with congratulatory messages from governments, organisations and movements whose solidarity and goodwill towards both…
Enlisting women in Africa’s health fight
Matshidisho Moeti Correspondent Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) isproportionately affect women and girls. Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) alone causes severe pain, bleeding and lesions in more than 16 million women and…



