adminNew dictionary provides insights into language of African politics
Every country has its own political language. These terms and phrases that have developed over time give distinctive meanings that may not be fully understood by outsiders. Unless we learn them, we may miss critical information about how politics really works.
Man United sent packing
WOLVERHAMPTON. — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted Manchester United produced the poorest performance of his reign as Wolves sent them crashing out of the FA Cup on Saturday with a 2-1 quarter-final win.
Chinhoyi Caves charm Kenyan ambassador
Zimbabweans should complement Government’s efforts to grow the tourism sector through engaging in domestic tourism, Kenyan ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Lucy Chelimo has said.
Cabinet calls for crop assessment
Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement to urgently institute a crop and livestock assessment to see the impact of the prolonged dry spell, to guide efforts to alleviate the situation.
Zanu-PF mourns Cyclone Idai victims
The ruling party, Zanu-PF, yesterday sent a condolence message to families of people who died due to Cyclone Idai, and commended President Mnangagwa for declaring the crisis a State of Disaster.
Pep says sorry to Swansea
LONDON. — Pep Guardiola apologised to Swansea after Manchester City’s controversial 3-2 FA Cup quarter-final win at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.
Mash retains swim title
MASHONALAND Province yesterday defended their national junior swimming title in style after winning 103 medals at this year’s national finals at Petra Primary School in Bulawayo.
Tobacco farmers to get 50pc forex — Mangudya
Tobacco farmers will get 50 percent of their earnings in foreign currency when the marketing season gets underway on Wednesday, up from 30 percent proposed earlier.
$500 million investment for Vic Falls in the pipeline
REPRESENTATIVES of Marriott Hotels for Leisure and Business Travel — one of the world’s largest hospitality, hotel chains, and food services companies are expected in the Resort town of Victoria Falls today, amid indications that a deal for a half a billion dollars investments in an exclusive hotel and river side lodge has been signed with a local company.
. . . IDBZ tables social impact assessment report
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) has tabled an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report on the proposed investment and irrigation around Tugwi-Mukosi Dam, as Government intensifies efforts to make sure the country’s largest inland water body is utilised.