Suspended council officials named

Harare City Council has named the four officials it suspended on allegations of inflating the prices of goods that were supposed to be bought to combat the cholera outbreak.

Bill Gates calls for greater investment in fight against global poverty

US billionaire Bill Gates on Tuesday called for greater investment in the fight against global poverty, which he warned of “on the verge of stalling.” 

Unilever takes hygiene to Parly

Transnational consumer goods company Unilever on Tuesday took its hygiene campaign to the opening of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament following its pledge to continue assisting Government in the fight against cholera through imparting knowledge on good hygiene practices.

British envoy bids President farewell

Zimbabwe and Britain have developed trust and mutual respect, paving way for normalisation of relations, outgoing British Ambassador to Zimbabwe Ms Catriona Laing has said.

Ncube appointed State Security Minister

Former Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister and Gokwe-Kana representative in the National Assembly Cde Owen Ncube was yesterday sworn in as the new Minister of State for National Security in the President’s Office.

Ronaldo sent off in Spain

VALENCIA. – Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in his first Champions League match for Juventus, and on his return to Spain, leaving the Portugal star in tears as he walked off the pitch at the Mastella.

India approves ban on instant divorce among minority Muslims

In a landmark move, the Indian government Wednesday approved a ban on triple talaq, a prevalent practice of instant divorce common among the country’s minority Muslims, by passing an executive order. 

S. Sudan faces challenges to implement new peace deal: UN peacekeeping chief

UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix said Tuesday that South Sudanese parties face daunting challenges in implementing a new peace agreement.

Chivayo case takes new twist

THE case of businessman and Intratrek (Private) Limited director Wicknell Chivayo has taken a new twist with the prosecution seeking to amend the charges against him and his company.

Commission of Inquiry sworn in

The seven-member Commission of Inquiry into the post-election violence that took place on August 1 in Harare, was sworn in at State House yesterday.

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