admin. . . contractor pulls off site in cash row
Contractors rehabilitating roads in Harare have stopped work after the Harare City Council delayed paying them despite the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) availing the funds.
Kunaka falls on his own sword
When political activist and National Patriotic Front member Jim Kunaka appeared before the Motlanthe Commission that is investigating the August 1 post-election violence, he did little to mask that he was out to act a script – and he acted it out badly.
Big Boost for Netball World Cup
LONDON. — The 2019 Netball World Cup has announced health and life insurance and investments provider, Vitality, as its title sponsor for next year’s prestigious tournament in Liverpool, England.
Drogba hangs up his boots
LONDON. — Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba has confirmed his retirement as a player.
Pick your weekend gig in town…
Sulu bids fans farewell at East Point Dendera musician Suluman Chimbetu will tonight stage a ‘farewell’ show ahead of his flight to South Africa where he is expected to perform…
Heads to roll at Mutare City Council
HEADS are set to roll at Mutare City Council after a forensic audit instituted last year reportedly unearthed massive corruption in land allocations, implicating a number of senior managers within the institution.
Chivi folk thrown lifeline
Hundreds of families in drought-prone Chivi District will soon have improved access to potable water as the local authority is spearheading revival of the Chombwe piped water project that will also benefit over 10 schools.
Wasmuth out of Thor Winter Olympics
REGAN Wasmuth’s participation at this year’s Thor Winter Olympics Supercross and Motocross Championships in Florida, United States, ended prematurely on Tuesday when the young Zimbabwean rider sustained a serious ankle injury during practice. According to Wasmuth’s father, Warren, his 17-year-old son is no longer playing any further part in the 125cc High School Class at this major international motorcycling competition, which got underway on Monday, after he went out injured during third lap of practice at the event on Tuesday when he came up slightly short of clearing a triple jump and as a result sustained a compression fracture in his left ankle.
SRC trim Region 5 Games delegation
FINANCIALLY crippled Sport and Recreation Commission have been forced to massively reduce the delegation to take part in the 12-day biannual Africa Union Sports Council Region 5 Youth Games scheduled for Botswana from December 5.
ZFU decries poor cattle condition
Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) has expressed concern over the poor health of cattle across Masvingo Province due to the shortage of pastures.