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PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday extended his condolences to families that lost relatives when two commuter omnibuses collided head-on along the Harare-Nyamapanda highway on Sunday evening, resulting in the death of 14 people. Twelve people died on the scene of the accident near Juru Growth Point in Mashonaland East Province. Two more died from their injuries on admission at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.
DEMBARE APPEAL EPOUPA CASE
DYNAMOS have lodged an appeal with FIFA following the world soccer body’s ruling ordering the Harare giants to pay their ex-striker Joel Christian Epoupa in excess of US$16 000 in hard currency they owe him. Relations between the Glamour Boys and the Cameroonian forward sensationally broke down early this year after the latter started demanding that he should receive his dues in the scarce hard United States dollar.
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
AFTER defying odds to become ZIFA president when defeating favourite incumbent Philip Chiyangwa over the weekend, Felton Kamambo is taking no prisoners as he gets down to the association’s serious work.
Zimpapers makes senior editorial appointments
The Zimpapers Group has announced senior editorial changes in its Digital and Publishing Division with immediate effect. Joram Nyathi has been appointed Editor of The Herald, while Victoria Ruzvidzo is the new Editor of The Sunday Mail.
Zim inflation rises to 31pc *To decelerate in the New Year *Austerity measures to curtail spending
The country’s annual rate of inflation increased by 10,16 percentage points to 31,01 percent in November from 20,85 percent in October as speculative price increases took toll on the economy. Analysts, however, said the figures announced yesterday are still too far for the country to enter hyperinflation zone and indications are the inflation rate will decelerate on the back of some austerity measures Government has put in place to curtail domestic spending.
Bako soars high at Zim Summer Series
That’s what Zimbabwe’s junior motocross rider Emmanuel Bako produced during this year’s season-ending Zimbabwe Summer Series at Donnybrook Park in Harare where he swept to victory in the 65cc Class at the weekend.
Copa Coca-Cola team back
ZIMBABWE’S Copa Coca-Cola Under-15 girls’ team coach Sisasenkosi Mapungwana believes their participation at the inaugural Africa Cup in Nakuru, Kenya, was a confidence booster for the young players.
Gaddafi’s son resists deportation
An adopted son of the late Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, Abhallha Mone Moussa Moummare, is resisting attempts by Zimbabwean authorities to have him deported to Tripoli, Libya, citing fears for his security, senators heard yesterday.
‘Small grains seed stock adequate’
The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has assured farmers in drought prone areas of adequate stocks of small grain seed under the Presidential Well Wishers Input Scheme. Small grains, such as sorghum, millet and rapoko thrive in dry regions.