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AFRICA is faced with a profound challenge: the continent’s rich biodiversity, which fuels its economy and shields it from climate change, is in decline.
SA President urged to sign power bill
Johannesburg. —South Africa appears to be a significant step closer to energy security following the adoption of the Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) last week.
6 killed in minibus accident
CAIRO — A minibus fell off a ferry on the Nile River in Egypt yesterday, killing six people and wounding nine others.
Maruwa starts shift in Gweru
THERE is little time to settle for Herbert “Jompano” Maruwa, who plunges into battle against a formidable side, just two days after starting official duties at TelOne.
Continuity key for Jani
INCUMBENT president Aaron Jani believes that continuity and his “proven track record” should leave him in good stead when the Zimbabwe Rugby Union’s electoral college votes for a new executive this weekend.
Schools hold the future — De Souza
NATIONAL Under-20 rugby coach Shaun De Souza has welcomed the coming in of more corporate partners for the schools’ game, which he believes falls in line with the Zimbabwe Rugby Union’s bid to grow the game around the country.
Pirates, Ngezi in Mash West derby
ALL roads in Mashonaland West province lead to Baobab this afternoon as Castle Lager Premier Soccer League debutants Chegutu Pirates “host” reigning champions Ngezi Platinum Stars, in what promises an explosive derby.
Singh retains Harare table tennis title
SEASONED table tennis player Vikram Singh maintained his status as the country’s number one ranked player after he won the Harare Open tournament at Ellis Robins High School on Sunday.
Man jailed 15 years for impregnating ‘minor lover’
A Chitungwiza man has been slapped with a 15-year jail term for raping “his girlfriend” who is a minor.
Armed robber nabbed
ONE of the suspected armed robbers who broke into Newcastle Group of Schools in Harare and got away with electrical gadgets worth US$2 500 appeared in court yesterday facing armed robbery charges.