admin‘Govt should punish fake news peddlers’
Government intends to expedite the passing of laws that deal with people who peddle false news on social media in light of the increase in fake posts concerning the country by some unruly elements, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Mr Nick Mangwana has said.
GMB clarifies Command Agric funds position
The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) on Monday denied that it received funds meant for Command Agriculture from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ).
Border Timbers net profit slumps
Forestry and saw milling firm, Border Timbers, said yesterday exchange losses of up to $46,8 million hit on its financial performance for the half year ending December 2019, resulting in net profit slumping to $0,8 million from $3,1 million in the comparative period the previous year.
JAZ hopeful of Olympic qualification
JUDO Association of Zimbabwe technical director, Steve Pearson, says should rising judoka Christi-Rose Pretorius qualify for the forthcoming 2020 Olympic Games, it will boost the appeal of the sport locally.
Global Fund director expected today
The executive director for the Global Fund to fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Mr Peter Sands is expected in the country today, to have an appreciation of interventions they are funding.
In our past, lies our truths
A coherent interpretation of a people’s future can only be informed by nuances of the past.
Fake news: Time for intervention
One of the leading writers and critic of misinformation and disinformation, David Letvin, says the term “fake news” sounds too playful and he further says it’s like a schoolchild faking illness.
Lawyers fight for Ronaldinho
ASUNCION. — Lawyers for Brazilian football great Ronaldinho are trying to organise a hearing to get him temporarily released from detention for allegedly entering Paraguay with a fake passport, defence sources said on Monday.
Middle East peace hope as Suez Canal reopens
THE Suez Canal reopened yesterday after eight years, and as Egypt’s President Anwar el-Sadat sailed along the waterway, there was growing optimism for future Middle East peace negotiations.
Charlton storm could leave Bonne in a fix
A STORM is brewing at Charlton Athletic, which could see Zimbabwe international striker Macauley Bonne and his teammates failing to get their salaries, as the English Championship side battle financial challenges and internal strife.