adminNigerian stocks ride on low yields
Nigerian stocks are headed for their highest annual gain in seven years riding on low yields in the country’s fixed-income market.
White US cop fired over shooting
OHIO. — A white police officer in Columbus, Ohio, was fired on Monday for fatally shooting an unarmed Black man last week in what the city’s police chief deemed an “unreasonable use of deadly force,” the city’s public safety director said.
Ensure Covid-19 vaccines are available worldwide — WHO
GENEVA. — The head of the World Health Organisation, marking a year since the first cases of the novel coronavirus were reported by China, urged countries on Wednesday to ensure…
Asian shares hit record high
Asian shares hit a record high yesterday with investors betting on a strong economic recovery next year, as there is little sign policymakers wind back massive stimulus efforts aimed at staving off coronavirus-fuelled downturns.
British house prices up
British house prices rose faster than expected in December to record their biggest annual increase in six years, as tax incentives and Covid-driven appetite for larger homes continued to boost demand, mortgage lender Nationwide said.
Bulawayo Editor retires after 33-year journalism career
THE EDITOR of the Sunday News, Bulawayo, Mr GD Smith, ends a 33-year career in journalism when he puts the paper “to bed” next Saturday night.
Suspected armed robber to stand trial
Suspected armed robber Douglas Mutenda, who skipped bail, will now stand trial along with 11 other suspected members of a robbery gang after a Harare magistrate confirmed his warrant of arrest and remanded him in custody following his rearrest.
Farmers put 138 000ha under maize
Farmers have so far planted 138 000 hectares of maize under Pfumvudza programme with the early crop at tasselling stage, as the 2020/21 summer cropping season progresses.
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases near 2.68 million: Africa CDC –Xinhua
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the African continent reached 2,677,672 as of Tuesday as the death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic reached 63,344, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.
Police warn against wild celebrations
All-night prayers at churches, musical galas, unsanctioned parties, fireworks, skidding of vehicles, beating of drums and overturning of bins in residential areas, among other activities, are banned for New Year’s Eve under the lockdown regulations.