adminMauritius takes UK to court over Chagos Islands sovereignty
THE HAGUE. – The UK’s possession of a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean that includes the strategic US airbase of Diego Garcia is being challenged at the international court of justice.
Raging fire tears through prized Rio museum
RIO DE JANEIRO. – A massive fire on Sunday ripped through Rio de Janeiro’s treasured National Museum, one of Brazil’s oldest, in what the nation’s president said was a “tragic” loss of knowledge and heritage.
Sharp rise in proportion of migrants dying in Mediterranean, says UN
UNITED NATIONS. – Fewer people are making the journey across the Mediterranean to Europe, but the proportion of those losing their lives while trying has risen sharply, the UN refugee agency has said in its latest report
ALL-WEATHER FRIEND . . . Magaya pays for Warriors AFCON camp
ZIFA benefactor Prophet Walter Magaya has bankrolled the entire cost of the Warriors camp this week, as they prepare for the resumption of their 2019 AFCON qualifiers, in yet another bold demonstration of his grand commitment to the success of the team.
Turkey’s Erdogan calls on global trading partners to smash USD ‘monopoly’
ANKARA. – Turkey will pursue non-dollar transactions in trade and investment with other countries, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in response to US sanctions. He compared the US’ behavior towards his country to “wild wolves.”
RBZ chief allays fuel shortage fears
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya has assured the nation that there is no fuel crisis, as the central bank allocated enough foreign currency to suppliers.
Hundreds escape prison near Libya’s Tripoli: police
TRIPOLI. – Some 400 detainees escaped after a riot on Sunday at a prison in the southern suburbs of the Libyan capital Tripoli, theatre of a week of deadly battles, the police said.
Unpacking ED’s servant leadership
President Mnangagwa characterises his leadership style as “servant leadership”. This term sounds thought provocative and oxymoronic. How can one be a servant and a leader at the same time?
Mighty Warriors camp at Zifa Village
THE Mighty Warriors began their camp yesterday at the ZIFA Village ahead of the COSAFA Women’s Championships starting next week in South Africa where 12 countries will take part.
Chitembwe throws in the towel
CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe has thrown in the towel in the title race, but has urged his charges to fight for their fans and the good name of the club.