Probe into Barca referee payments a ‘smear campaign’
BARCELONA. — An investigation into claims that Barcelona paid referees for preferential treatment is part of a smear campaign, says club president Joan Laporta. Prosecutors allege Barcelona paid Jose Maria…
Google warns against rush to deploy AI tech
Alphabet and Google chief executive officer Sundar Pichai said in an interview broadcast Sunday that the push to adopt artificial intelligence technology must be well regulated to avoid potential harmful…
China speaks language of pragmatism
Timur Fomenko Macron’s recent statements have shown the erosion of Washington’s ‘zero-sum’ diplomacy compared to Beijing’s ‘win-win’ approach Over the course of the weekend, French President Emmanuel Macron unleashed political…
British pound’s soaring is this year’s unlikely comeback story
Talk about the currency tumbling to US dollar parity was everywhere during Liz Truss’s disastrous premiership. Hardly anyone was optimistic about a country on the brink of its longest-ever recession.…
Africa faces biggest test on funds
African nations are facing their toughest economic challenges this century as desperately needed funding evaporates, the International Monetary Fund said. Rising interest rates have increased borrowing costs for sub-Saharan African…
‘Chelsea not a “broken” team’
LONDON. — Saying that Chelsea are currently “broken” is “a bit much”, says their interim manager Frank Lampard. The Blues sacked manager Graham Potter earlier this month with the team…
World gas supply shifts from shortage to glut
The world is becoming awash with natural gas, pushing prices lower and creating an overabundance of the fuel in both Europe and Asia — at least for the next few…
Bulawayo Chess Association to host Independence tournament
Brandon Moyo BULAWAYO Chess Association (BCA) is set to commemorate Zimbabwe’s 43rd birthday by hosting the 2023 Independence Open at Drill Hall Police Station in Bulawayo. The annual championship will…
All set for Coca-Cola Four-Minute Mile Challenge
Innocent Kurira [email protected] ALL is in place ahead of the Independence Day Coca-Cola Four-Minute Mile Challenge qualifier at White City Stadium this afternoon. The venue is host to the Bulawayo…
Pomp, fireworks and funfare at children’s party
Fungi Kwaramba in Mt Darwin DRAWN from the country’s 10 provinces, children packed the marquee at Fura Primary School, singing and dancing in celebration of 43 years of Independence at…











