Russia, DPRK sign mutual defence pact
Pyongyang. – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has the right to defend its sovereignty against the US, the Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday during a visit to Pyongyang.
Chinese company to help Namibian mining advance
WINDHOEK. – The China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) Rossing Uranium Mine on Tuesday pledged its support for technological advancements and long-term investment in Namibia’s mining sector during a conference in the capital.
Botswana to host major US military conference
GABORONE. – The US has been pushed out of Chad and Niger, but next week it will host senior military commanders from at least 40 African countries in Botswana.
Councillor up for US$29 000 fraud
THE councillor for Ward 11 in Seke, Patson Chipunza, who allegedly defrauded a farmer of US$29 000, yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Ms Caroline Matanga.
Intense heatwave kills 500 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
MECCA. – More than 500 people have died from heat-related illnesses during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca amid extreme temperatures, it was reported yesterday.
Suspect’s girlfriend nails lawyer
The trial of Bindura lawyer Elatone Bonongwe and five others on robbery charges continued yesterday with a State witness, who was part of the gang involved in the robbery scheme, giving graphic details of how the crime was planned and executed.
Williamson steps down as NZ captain
Kane Williamson has stepped down as captain of New Zealand’s white-ball teams and opted out of a national contract for the 2024/25 season following the Black Caps’ early exit from the T20 World Cup.
SA, Nigeria to lose 900 millionaires to migration
South Africa and Nigeria have been projected to lose 900 millionaires to another country in 2024, according to a report on migration by Henley & Partners. According to the report,…
Title deeds scheme ushers new era in property ownership
The issuance of title deeds under the Presidential Title Deeds Programme is set to commence in earnest during the first week of July. Our reporter Wallace Ruzvidzo (WR) sat down with National Housing and Social Amenities Permanent Secretary Engineer Theodius Chinyanga (EC) who spoke at length on the modalities of their issuance as well as the technical aspects that Government has been working on, among other issues.
Mauchi makes perfect transition from volleyball to soccer
SIMBA BHORA defender, Isheanesu Mauchi, has transitioned from being a national volleyball team player into a member of the senior football side — the Warriors — underlining his multi-talents.











