admin80t of mercury pollutes environment
A staggering 80 tonnes of mercury found their way into the environment last year, as Government is finalising the national action plan on the reduction and elimination of its use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining.
Police hunt murder suspect
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a manhunt for a suspected gold panner who fatally stabbed two soldiers and seriously injured another following clashes in Chipadze, Bindura, on Tuesday morning.
Peru’s ex-president García shoots himself before arrest
Former Peruvian president Alan Garcia has reportedly died after shooting himself in the head as police arrived at his home to arrest him.
Youths urged to celebrate Independence
Youths must have a culture of celebrating the Independence Day, a war veterans leader in Manicaland has said.
Djokovic tips Federer for French Open
LONDON — Novak Djokovic doesn’t see any reason why Roger Federer can’t win a second French Open tennis title at Roland Garros this year.
Govt resuscitates Bere chieftainship
Government has resuscitated the Bere chieftainship in Mashava, which was abolished almost a century ago by the Rhodesian settler regime.
Chamisa denigrates Zim Bird
MDC-Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa yesterday chose a wrong occasion to attack national symbols on Twitter when he posted a message saying the country should remove the Zimbabwe Bird on the national flag.
Warrants of arrest issued for Nigeria ex-ministers over oil deal
A Nigerian judge issued arrest warrants for two former ministers and an Eni manager over the sale of offshore oilfield OPL 245 by Malabu Oil and Gas in 2011, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said on Twitter on Wednesday.
Over $US560m pledged to restore Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
Hours after a massive fire ravaged the Notre Dame Cathedral, an outpouring of financial support has seen private donors pledging more than half a billion euros (US$564m) towards the restoration of the Parisian landmark.
Battle to control ZMF takes new twist
The battle for control of small-scale miners’ representative group, the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF), has taken a new twist after 49 affiliates out of a possible 54 resolved to back the Supreme Court appeal against a High Court order nullifying the election of the current executive.