Zimbabwe secures US$25m wheat support boost

THE Government’s engagement and re-engagement drive is beginning to bear fruit in the agricultural sector as the country has since secured over US$25 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB)…

Tackling drugs menace through fitness and wellness programmes

Patrick Chitumba – [email protected] ZANU-PF candidate for Mkoba South Constituency Cde Wellington Magura is tackling drug and substance abuse at the grassroots through fitness and wellness programmes in the area,…

Swiatek shines in 51-minute blitz as Gauff ends Andreeva run

PARIS. — World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek took just 51 minutes to reach the Roland Garros fourth round on Saturday as Coco Gauff ended 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva’s…

BRICS new currency to shield against sanctions

Brics nations asked the bloc’s specially created bank to provide guidance on how a potential new shared currency might work, including how it could shield other member countries from the…

Man Utd ‘broken’ after FA Cup final defeat

MANCHESTER. — Erik ten Hag said on Saturday his Manchester United team are “broken” and “disappointed” after their FA Cup final defeat to bitter rivals Manchester City but he is…

Warner unveils Sydney swansong plan

SYDNEY. — Under-pressure Australia batsman David Warner says he wants to finish his test career next year with a farewell match in his hometown of Sydney. Warner was speaking in…

Max claims maiden Spanish GP pole as Perez, Leclerc flop

BARCELONA. — Defending double world champion Max Verstappen said his Red Bull car felt so good it was ‘running on rails’ on Saturday as he claimed his maiden pole position…

Eskom sales seen falling 2pc per year

South Africa’s independent power producers are eating into Eskom’s electricity sales, which are projected to fall 2 percent per year between now and 2027, according to Fitch Ratings. Pressure on…

Global equities led higher by China tech, Fed pause hopes

European and US equity futures climbed on Friday and Asian stocks rose in a region-wide rally led by Hong Kong technology companies as traders look to the Federal Reserve to…

Benzema set for Saudi move after Real confirm exit

MADRID. — The Ballon d’Or-winning striker, who joined the Spanish giants from Lyon in 2009, will depart on a free transfer when the season ends. Benzema, who had a year…

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