adminNadal squeezes past qualifier Bergs
Rafael Nadal battled into the second round of the Rome Open yesterday after bouncing back from a set down to beat qualifier Zizou Bergs 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Netanhayu shrugs off US threat, vows to continue attacks
JERUSALEM. – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement yesterday that the Israeli forces will continue their attacks in Gaza despite the US threat to halt some weapon shipments.
Sudanese leader rules out ceasefire
PORT SUDAN. – The chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has said there would be no negotiations or ceasefire until the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is defeated.
West African bloc launches hub to boost soil health
NAIROBI. –The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) late Wednesday launched a fertilizer and soil health hub to enhance productivity of arable land in West Africa and the Sahel region.
Chevrons chase ranking points
Despite having already lost the T20I cricket series against Bangladesh there is still something to play for the Chevrons in the remaining two matches today and on Sunday.
Guests turn up at ‘Wrong Inn’
THE Minister of Trade and Commerce, Dr Oliver Munyaradzi, has apologised to his guests who were invited to a cocktail party at the “Holiday Inn”, only to find there was no party.
Russia marks victory over Nazi Germany
MOSCOW. – Russia yesterday held an annual military parade on Moscow’s downtown Red Square to mark the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.
Nyahora makes NAAZ proud
NATIONAL Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) president Tendai Tagara has praised long-distance runner Rutendo Nyahora who has become the latest local athlete to make the grade for the Olympics.
IMF, DRC reach deal on US$1,5bn loan review
The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it had reached a staff-level agreement with Democratic Republic of Congo on the final review of a US$1,5 billion loan programme, noting the…
Julius Nyerere Way opens to traffic
Julius Nyerere Way in central Harare, which was under construction, has been opened to traffic.