adminZimbabwe salutes UNDP support
Zimbabwe has praised the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for supporting climate-related projects, but would welcome additional support for processing of data and training in negotiating skills to access new funds now being made available to fight climate change.
Footballer bored with money and women, turns into priest
LONDON. — A former Manchester United football star left the game to become a Roman Catholic priest after getting bored of the money and attention from women.
Moonlight, Apostolic sects sign empowerment deal
MOONLIGHT Funeral Services and Apostolic churches have ventured into a business partnership leading to the creation of a special funeral policy that will see all parties to the agreement sharing profits over 10 years.
Fans targeting Djokovic risk being kicked out of Aussie Open
MELBOURNE. — Australian Open tennis spectators were warned yesterday that they risk being ejected if they target nine-time champion Novak Djokovic. The Serbian will be back at the Grand Slam in Melbourne next week after being deported on the eve of last year’s tournament over his Covid vaccination stance.
SA to host Brics summit, adding to Ramaphosa’s 2023
South Africa, which is presiding over Brics this year, will host the summit for the bloc during the second half of the year, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation has confirmed.
Kenya warns of worsening food crisis . . . drought escalates in arid counties
NAIROBI. — The food crisis in Kenya’s arid counties could escalate amid suppressed October to December 2022 rainy season that led to crop failure, and drying of pasture and water sources, a senior official said yesterday.
Russia, Ukraine, EU and US have something in common — their illusions were shattered in 2022
The Russian military offensive in Ukraine has set in motion a chain of events that has led to a global upheaval — in political and economic terms — comparable to world wars.
Newcastle end long semi-final wait
NEWCASTLE. — Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said “you couldn’t script it” as Dan Burn’s first goal for his boyhood club sent the Magpies on their way to the Carabao Cup semi-final with a 2-0 victory over Leicester City on Tuesday night.
Man United sail through to Carabao Cup semis
MANCHESTER. — Both Erik ten Hag and Marcus Rashford made history on Tuesday night in Manchester United’s Carabao Cup win over Charlton.
Body found in deep freezer
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