adminIndian minister sues alleged victim over #MeToo claims
An Indian government minister accused of sexual misconduct by at least 12 women has said the claims are “wild and baseless” and filed a defamation lawsuit against one of his alleged victims.
Electric cars cast growing shadow on profits
Electric cars are poised to arrive en masse in European showrooms after years of hyped concept-car launches and billions in investment by automakers and suppliers.
Organisation gets nod to partner Ministry of Health
Government has granted the union of networks in Community Empowerment Foundation of Zimbabwe permission to carry out awareness campaigns on the prevention and control of cholera in Zimbabwe.
Contractors urge Govt to engage locals
The Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) has called on Government to engage local contractors in major construction projects to curb the “export” of foreign currency as the investors repatriate their profits.
Tanzania’s rangers harness new techy to fight poachers
In Tanzania’s Grumeti Game Reserve, next to Serengeti National Park, elephants roam, rangers sleep more peacefully at night, and poachers have been put on notice, thanks to new technology designed to protect one of the world’s most endangered species.
Uganda to relocate 115,000 people in landslide prone eastern region
The Ugandan government will relocate about 115,000 people in the landslide-prone eastern region, a senior official has said.
Vacant Senate seats gazetted
Government has gazetted the two vacant seats in the Senate that were created by the resignation of Zanu-PF’s Cde Obert Mpofu and the death of national heroine Cde Thokozile Mathuthu.
Somalis call for unity as they mourn victims of October bombings
The international community on Sunday joined Somalis in mourning the deaths of 587 people who were killed and 316 others injured during the October 14, 2017 bombing attack in Mogadishu.
Manica Diamonds promoted
MANICALAND’s flagship football club Manica Diamonds officially sealed their place into next year’s Premiership over the weekend when they took their tally to an unassailable 69 points with five matches to spare in the ZIFA Eastern Region Division One League.
Chigowe cautious
DYNAMOS might be basking in derby glory after they found a way to beat cross-town rivals CAPS United in a tense Premiership duel at Rufaro on Sunday, but interim coach Lloyd Chigowe knows there won’t be enough time to brag over the victory as his focus is still on saving the giants from relegation.