Tendulkar hospitalised after contracting coronavirus
MUMBAI — Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was admitted to hospital on Friday as a precautionary measure after testing positive for coronavirus. Tendulkar, 47, who initially quarantined at home for…
Floods kill dozens in Indonesia
At least 49 families were hit on Flores, in the east of Indonesia’s sprawling archipelago, Raditya Jati, a BNPB spokesman said in a statement. “Dozens of houses were buried in…
Gwanda commercialises amacimbi harvesting
Mthabisi Tshuma, in Gwanda GWANDA Rural District Council (RDC) is awaiting approval of draft by-laws aimed at commercialising the harvesting of mopane worms (amacimbi/madora) in the area, which would help…
Taiwan minister accepts responsibility for train crash
Taiwan’s transport minister said on Sunday he would not shirk his responsibility for a deadly train crash even as his resignation offer was rejected amid growing questions over safety lapses…
2021 Academy Awards to be ‘hostless’
New York. — The Academy Awards will be hostless amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with offers being made for talent to present the categories. Producers are reportedly “making offers” to…
I deserves number one ranking: Barty
MIAMI. — Ashleigh Barty insisted she is a worthy world number one after defeating Bianca Andreescu on Saturday to retain her Miami Open tennis crown. The 24-year-old Australian star served…
First seven members of Team GB athletics squad confirmed
The first seven members of the Team GB athletics squad for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have been confirmed. Trials winners Chris Thompson and Stephanie Davis have been selected alongside Ben…
ZSE has its best month in a year
Business Reporter The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange had its best closing month in more than a year after its market capitalisation closed at $531.7 billion. Since October 2020, the ZSE has…
ICC to stick with DRS umpire’s call despite concerns
THE ICC cricket committee has decided to continue with the umpire’s call in the Decision Review System (DRS), despite the protocol facing heavy criticism from former and current players. India…
Falcon club re-elects Munyonga
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter NICHOLAS Munyonga has been re-elected as Falcon Golf Club president after an annual meeting held on Thursday. The Harare-based medical doctor was re-elected unopposed with only…











