China’s commodities output surges, as economy reopens

China’s energy and commodities output roared ahead in March as producers rushed to feed a revival in economic activity. The increases, which included records for a single month’s data for…

Africa faces biggest test this century as funds dry up, IMF says

Bloomberg 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…

Bulawayo young swimmer shines in Botswana

Brandon Moyo, [email protected] BULAWAYO Amateur Swimming Association (BASA) swimmer, Jamela Madonko was the star attraction at the Darell Morton’s School of Swimming (DMSS) Gators Swimming Club Gala held recently at…

Only 47,1percent of would-be drivers pass road tests

Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu [email protected] AT least 47,1 percent of would-be drivers managed to pass competency tests last year, statistics from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development show. According to the…

As good as it gets

THE fun started on Monday night.

Mai Chisamba challenges youths

TALK show television host, Mai Rebecca Chisamba, said it’s high time youths stopped playing the blame game and capitalised on the digital era.

R1.4m charter plane for Bester, celebrity lover

JOHANNESBURG. – The private charter flight used to repatriate Thabo Bester and his partner, Dr Nandipha Magudumana, from Tanzania to South Africa cost around R1.4 million.

Uncollected refuse: City shifts blame

Harare City Council says it is unable to collect refuse during the day at bus terminuses because they would be choked by buses and kombis.

EDITORIAL COMMENT: Expose evil relatives

VICTIMS of sexual assault, involving close relatives, deserve support to expose these perpetrators. Some close relatives can be very evil as they appear smart in public and yet they are…

Stop playing hide-and-seek, magistrate warns Marara

A HARARE magistrate warned a man, who had been evading police after defaulting on maintenance, to stop playing hide-and-seek.