Cheers and jeers as ‘rebel’ Smith arrives in London

The Herald, 11 September 1979 IAN SMITH on Sunday set foot on British soil for the first time in 14 years under a special immunity against treason charges. The former…

Zinwa decentralises operations

The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) has decentralised from the catchment based system it has been using to opening up 21 service centres across the country that have billing and workshop facilities.

Vendors chased from Rufaro car park

VENDORS, who were selling potatoes in the car park of Rufaro Stadium, have been removed to pave way for the refurbishment of the stadium.

Tapfuma claims bad blood with Ndhlukula

FORMER principal director of State residences in the Office of the President and Cabinet Douglas Tapfuma, who is facing three counts of criminal abuse of office, yesterday told the court that there was bad blood between him and his immediate superior.

Ronaldinho faces jail term

ASUNCION. — Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has been warned he could be held behind bars for up to six months as an investigation sparked by his use of a doctored passport to enter Paraguay continues.

Bid to delay Parirenyatwa trial flops

The trial of former Health and Child Care Minister David Parirenyatwa on charges of criminal abuse of office will now continue, with him presenting his defence after yesterday’s attempt to delay the trial failed.

Real Madrid in shock defeat

MADRID. — Real Madrid’s response to winning the Clasico was another surprise defeat on Sunday as they lost 2-1 away at Real Betis to hand the initiative straight back to Barcelona in the Spanish La Liga football title race.

EU, US interference a cause for concern

Popular dancehall chanter, Enzo Ishall, has a line to one of his songs which goes, “vanhu vakangoziva kuti hausi muroyi vanodheerera” which loosely translates to “when people realise you are a nice person they take advantage.”

Contract farming: The good, the ugly

Obert Chifamba Agric-Insight MOST contract farming arrangements have in recent years been riddled with legal battles and disputes that have given the farmer more sorrow than the joy and peace…

Sarupinda off to Portugal

CAPS United midfielder Blessing Sarupinda is hoping to break into Europe with the player scheduled to leave last night for a month-long assessment with Portuguese second-tier side, Sporting Clube.

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