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Michael Magoronga Midlands Correspondent Gokwe Town Council has moved in to rehabilitate ablution and sanitation facilities in the town as a measure to prevent a possible cholera outbreak. The move…
Happiness . . . not so easy
Sacrifice Chirisa Mental Health Matters Happiness is a very elusive mental state. The whole world, including philosophers, theologians, psychologists, psychiatrist, motivational speakers and even more recently economists have sought to define…
EU, China and Russia in move to sidestep US sanctions on Iran
NEW YORK. – The European Union, Iran, China and Russia have set out a plan to sidestep unilateral US sanctions designed to cripple the Iranian economy and force the Iranians to renegotiate the nuclear deal signed in 2015.
Kagame tells UN delegates Africa’s global position must change
NEW YORK. – Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame told delegates at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that Africa’s global position must change in response to recent positive developments on the…
Bill Cosby’s prison sentence: social media users react
NEW YORK. – After Bill Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in state prison Tuesday for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand, social media users took to the web to weigh in.
Divisions, infighting rocks MDC over co-option of members
Tensions are mounting in the MDC led by Mr Nelson Chamisa here amid disapproval of plans to co-opt some eminent party “rebels” in the province into the party as part of the ongoing amalgamation of seven political parties that contested the July 30 polls as MDC Alliance.
Simbisa consolidates regional hold
Quick service restaurant (QSR) group, Simbisa Brands Limited has stepped up a gear in consolidating within the regional markets, with acquisitions of additional interests in Zambia, Ghana and Mauritius.
Somalia to get first World Bank loan in 30 years
NAIROBI. – The World Bank has approved $80 million in loans to Somalia to fund public finance reforms, marking the first disbursement to the government of the conflict-ridden country in 30 years, the bank said.
Mpofu quits Senate
Former Home Affairs Minister Dr Obert Mpofu has resigned as Matabeleland North Senator and has notified the august House of his decision to leave the seat, Senate President, Cde Marble Chinomona, has said.