adminProtests weren’t about fuel prices . . .broader political plot exposed
The MDC-Alliance instigated violent protests witnessed early this week had nothing to do with an increase in the price of fuel or high cost of living among Zimbabweans, but part of the broader attempt at effecting illegal regime change, analysts said yesterday.
Editorial Comment: New brooms, same old problems at Zifa
EARLIER this week, we published an article in this newspaper in which we praised ZIFA boss Felton Kamambo over the way he had executed his role in the first month of his presidency.
Mapeza praises team despite loss
FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza said he was proud of his team’s performance despite conceding either half to lose to CAF Champions League holders Esperance before an empty Stade Olympique de El Menzah here yesterday. This was the Zvishavane side’s first away match in the group stages of the Champions League and, at times, their inexperience clearly showed as the technically superior hosts dictated play for the better part of the battle.
President arrives in Azerbaijan
President Mnangagwa has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, where is he is scheduled to hold talks with that country’s leader, President Ilham Aliyev. President Mnangagwa was received at Heydar Aliyev International Airport by Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Yaqub Eyyubov.
HUNDRED AND NOT OUT
WHEN Norman Mapeza and his FC Platinum troops arrived in Tunis this week for their Champions League battle which they lost 0-2 yesterday, they found a city choked by thousands of Esperance fans celebrating the club’s centenary anniversary.
New police structure approved
Freeman Razemba Senior Reporter The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved a new Zimbabwe Republic Police structure that abolishes the rank of senior assistant commissioner and replaces it with that…
Govt offers civil servants $300m
Government yesterday raised its salary offer to civil servants from $160 million announced last week to $300 million. The $300 million is to be shared by workers in the civil service from April to December this year. The increment comes after President Mnangagwa this week awarded the workers a “cushioning allowance” of 22,7 percent each month for January, February and March to lessen the impact of recent increases in the prices of basic commodities.
Police pursue looters countrywide
Police have set up security checkpoints across the country to account for all hooligans who looted groceries and destroyed property during three-day violent protests orchestrated by the opposition MDC-Alliance and its civil society partners in pursuit of regime change.
Wetlands: Constructing ourselves out of water
The City of Harare’s Environmental Management Committee expressed concern over developments on wetlands after taking a tour of all wetlands in the city to gather first-hand information following complaints and reports from local residents about the water crisis precipitated by developments on wetlands.
THE LUXURY OF BEAUTY SPAS
Ask the rich and famous to name their favourite relaxation antics and you are sure to hear of lying on a white leather couch while watching a movie, reading a book or even stretching out by the pool side, chugging expensive wine. Of, course there is the spa for massage!