adminZim man fined R40 000 in SA for smuggling cigarettes
A 25-year-old Zimbabwean man has been fined R40 000 by a Polokwane Magistrate Court for smuggling 330 cartons of Remmington Gold Cigarettes worth R87 000 into South Africa.
ZANU PF hails founding fathers for unity
Zanu PF has hailed founding fathers — Cdes Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo — for selflessly putting the country’s interest ahead of their own through the signing of the Unity Accord.
Uniting in defence of nationhood
In the poem “Arms and the Boy” (1918), Wilfred Owen is contemptuous of the use of children for political or military expediency.
Land baron in court over botched deal
A 42-year-old Harare man yesterday appeared in court on allegations of defrauding an unsuspecting home-seeker of US$18 500 in a botched stand deal.
Sprinters in SA
ATHLETICS coach David Tinago believes the engagement of South African coach Thabo Matebedi will go a long way in assisting sprinter Ngoni Makusha achieve his goal of qualifying for the Olympics. Makusha, accompanied by Tinago, is in South Africa for a one-month camp at the High Performance Centre in Pretoria where he is working with one of the top coaches in South Africa, Matebedi. The camp is expected to give Makusha competitive training partners and among the athletes he is training with is Sinesipho Dambile. Dambile was part of the 4x200m relay team that won a silver medal at the World Relays in Yokohama, Japan, last year.
Local content strategy pays dividends
Industry has responded positively to Government’s local content strategy with retailers now stocking up to 80 percent with locally produced goods, Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Sekai Nzenza said yesterday and Government was continuing to implement import substitution strategies.
Man U have got their spark back
LONDON. — Manchester United are up to third, with even Roy Keane wondering if they could run English Premier League football leaders Liverpool close. It’s time for a title charge at Old Trafford.
HAS names provisional squad for national swimming champs
WITH the National Senior Championships approaching, Harare Amateur Swimming have named their provisional team for the meet expected to take place in February next year.
Suspected armed robber on the run
Suspected armed robber Douglas Mutenda, who was released on bail after law officer Mr Douglas Chesa consented to bail on December 8, is now on the run.
Salah unhappy at Liverpool
LONDON. — Mohamed Salah is unhappy at Liverpool and the Reds are considering cashing in on the Egyptian, according to his former international team-mate Mohamed Aboutrika.