adminSA to investigate water ministry
South Africa’s parliament will conduct an inquiry into allegations of mismanagement at the water ministry, a senior lawmaker said yesterday, as the country’s tourist hub Cape Town grapples with the worst recorded drought in its history.
Simmons shrugs off favourites tag
AFGHANISTAN coach Phil Simmons, who played in 26 Tests and 143 ODIs for the Windies from 1987 to 1999, has shrugged off the “favourites” tag for his team in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
Jihads kill at least 28 at Burkina Faso army HQ
At least 28 people were killed when an armed group attacked the French embassy in Burkina Faso and the country’s military headquarters yesterday before being repelled, the government said.
49 killed in DRC ethnic unrest
At least 49 people were killed in a fresh outbreak of ethnic violence overnight in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s troubled Ituri province, a senior charity official said yesterday.
Johnny Clegg’s poignant and personal final journey
Johnny Clegg was never going to bow out quietly. Despite battling cancer, he felt he owed his fans a proper farewell, and for the past several months he’s done shows across the US, and in Canada, Dubai and London during his The Final Journey world tour.
Zim, Canada supporting capacity youth projects
Government, together with the Canadian Embassy, is supporting youth-focussed projects designed to strengthen the capacity of youths to develop innovative and resilient strategies to deal with everyday challenges.
Zim junior teams Spain-bound
YOUNG talented Zimbabwean football, basketball and handball players have been presented with a rare opportunity to leap towards dreamland when they take part in a 10-day international tournament in Barcelona, Spain, at the end of this month.
Barca left with bitter taste
Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta admitted his side were struggling to digest their 1-1 draw away to strugglers Las Palmas on Thursday night after two big refereeing decisions went against the Spanish La Liga soccer leaders.Match Official Antonio Mateu Lahoz did not spot the home side’s goalkeeper Leandro Chichizola handling the ball after charging out from his area at the end of the first half, which could have lead to the Argentine being sent off.
Irregular medical scientists’ training concern
Government must look into allegations of the irregular training of medical laboratory scientists to ensure the provision of quality care in the health delivery system.
All set for Under-20 b/ball tourney
CHAMPIONS Girls High School are banking on their experienced trio to help them defend the crown in the annual national Under-20 basketball tournament in their own backyard today.