Manyuchi loses in Russia

Gilbert Munetsi, Harare Bureau CHARLES Manyuchi lost by a unanimous points decision to Russia’s Magomed Kurbanov in a 10-round international match at the DIVS (Palace of Sport) in Ekaterinberg, Russia,…

Churches urged to assist in ex-prisoners’ rehab

Manicaland Bureau Churches have been urged to take a leading role in facilitating forgiveness and re-integration of inmates into society after their release from prison. In an interview with The…

‘We showed no care for the little ones’: Pope on sexual abuse

VATICAN CITY. – Pope Francis has publicly acknowledged the failures of the Roman Catholic church in dealing with sexual abuse by priests, attacking a “culture of death” and deferential “clericalism”…

Five tips for managing your patent assets

Aleck Ncube PATENT protection is one of the most important ways companies can safeguard their assets. Patents provide an unequalled head start in the marketplace.

Undenge in court over Chivayo tender

Harare Bureau FORMER Minister of Energy and Power Development, Samuel Undenge appeared in court last week in connection with a case in which Intratrek Zimbabwe was corruptly awarded the Gwanda…

Gems coach calls for early World Cup preps

Ellina Mhlanga, Harare Bureau WHILE the Zimbabwe senior netball team are still in a celebratory mood, after securing their place at next year’s World Cup in Liverpool, England, coach Lloyd…

ANC wants “difficult state capture chapter” put to bed

JOHANNESBURG. – As the commission of inquiry, led by South Africa’s Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, into state capture got underway yesterday yesterday, the ruling African National Congress urged its members and others to cooperate fully with it “so that the country can deal with this difficult chapter”.

Lionel Messi misses out

LONDON. – UEFA have announced their final shortlists for the Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year awards, with Lionel Messi missing the cut. Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed…

Ditched lover tries to burn self

Yemurai Ushamba, Court Reporter A 50-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo who set his room on fire and damaged property worth $9 980 after his live-in girlfriend ditched him, has been sentenced…

President Xi to chair FOCAC Beijing summit in early September

BEIJING. — Chinese President Xi Jinping is to chair the 2018 Beijing summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which is scheduled for September 3-4 in Beijing. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu…