Minister, police sued
Mashudu Netsianda Senior Court Reporter A GWANDA businessman is suing Home Affairs Minister Ignatius Chombo and the police for $20 000 following his unlawful arrest and detention over stocktheft charges.
Elderly people’s homes in sorry state
Charity Ruzvidzo — The sombre atmosphere that welcomes you upon arrival at Bako Redonhodzo Old People’s home in Highfield, one of Harare’s oldest suburbs is unsettling.
Burasho makes Zim Open cut
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter — AMATUER golfer Arnold Burasho was the surprise package as he managed to make the cut for the 2017 Zimbabwe Open golf tournament after he carded a…
Council to partner Chinese firm in road deal
Innocent Ruwende Senior Reporter — Harare City Council is set to partner one of the largest state-owned companies in China, Sinohydro Corporation, in a deal that could result in roads being…
Global equities mixed as dollar gives up gains
Singapore. — Asian stocks were mixed yesterday and the dollar gave up its gains, as escalating tensions over North Korea outweighed support from US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin in support…
Libyan fishermen find 28 bodies
TRIPOLI. — Libyan fishermen found the bodies of 28 illegal migrants who appeared to have died of thirst and hunger after their boat broke down off the coast of Sabratha…
Writer explores abuse of girl child
Beaven Tapureta Bookshelf — New writer Tatenda Charles Munyuki has resuscitated interest in the theme of girl child abuse and neglect, a theme that seem to have long been forgotten…
Kenyans sweep titles
BOSTON. – Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat led a Kenyan clean sweep at the 121st Boston Marathon on Monday, both timing late bursts to perfection to claim the men’s and…
Trump sets stage for James Bond villains to take over Africa
Jason Johnson Correspondent — All James Bond villains are alike. They’re almost always some 50-something smarmy white guy who has some weird personal tick (rubs a cat, has a bloody eyeball,…
Trump and a world on the brink
Mark Seedon Correspondent — The world can afford a sigh of relief after news that North Korea’s latest attempt to launch a long-range missile has once again led to embarrassing…




