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ZIMBABWE international forward Tafadzwa Rusike is enjoying a storming start to the 2019 FAZ/MTN Super League in Zambia.
Egypt’s parly considers extending presidential term
The Egyptian parliament discussed on Sunday extending the presidential term from four to six years and introducing the post of vice president, based on a petition submitted by one fifth of the total 596 lawmakers, official MENA news agency reported.
Cheer up, there are still good people around
The ripe yellow mangoes slightly camouflaged by the green leaves of the ancient mango tree were too tantalising to ignore. I closed my eyes and imagined the sweet trickle of natural mango juice on my eager tongue — warm, sweet and tropical. Such sweet healthy joy on my palate! But there was a problem.
Nyamutsita in good start
SEASONED long-distance runner Canisious Nyamutsita and Caroline Mhandu had a good start in their first competition of the year after they emerged winners in the Mr Pace Cross-country event over the weekend in Chitungwiza.
Tuskers in innings win
A FINE bowling spell by Donald Tiripano for Mountaineers pushed Tuskers to a heavy defeat by an innings and 114 runs at Harare Sports Club just before lunch on the final day of their Logan Cup match.
Nigerian air force destroys Boko Haram’s logistics base in the NE
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed one of Boko Haram’s logistics base in the restive north eastern state of Borno, a spokesperson told Xinhua on Monday.
Video of Swedish police dragging a pregnant black woman off train sparks controversy
The video of an incident in which Swedish police dragged a pregnant woman off a train car sparked outcry and an investigation into possible misconduct. After the incident, officials told Swedish news that two security guards were suspended and there is an ongoing police investigation into the confrontation that began over a missing ticket.
Bindura starts cutting costs
The Bindura Municipality has started implementing austerity measures as it moves to streamline its expenditure to ensure that it contributes to the realisation of Vision 2030 of transforming Zimbabwe into an upper middle-income economy, Town Clerk Mr Shangwa Mavesera has said.
Botswana’s Masisi says he is “not afraid to die”
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi sanctioned an impromptu meeting at the weekend – dubbed a “special conference” – at the height of disunity within the ruling Botswana Democratic Party.
Maduro warns Trump: “David’s sling is in our hands”
US leader Donald Trump will be responsible for a bloodbath that would mirror the war in Vietnam if he gets militarily involved in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro has warned, describing the potential conflict as a “David against Goliath” scenario.