adminRussia overtakes China in gold reserves race
MOSCOW. – The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) boosted its holdings of gold by almost 20 metric tonnes last month, with reserves reaching 1,857 tonnes. It has increased its holdings every month since March 2015.
Woods raises expectations
MIAMI. – Tiger Woods’ expectations have “gone up” after his 12th placing at the Honda Classic golf tournament in Florida on Sunday.
Voter mobilisation project for disabled persons underway
The Economic Justice Project for Women (EJPW) has embarked on a capacity building programme that will see effective participation of people living with disabilities in the country’s electoral processes.
Can Africa leapfrog into industry 4.0 and age of robots?
The world over, there is a relentless race to adopt the latest technology. The truth of the matter is that if Africa does not foster the right environment for its people and businesses to faster embrace the new technologies, it may be left behind; and the technological chasm that needs to be bridged will only increase over time. Can Africa leapfrog into Industry 4.0 and the age of the robots?
China needs consistent leadership as CPC proposes removing presidential term limit: Observers
BEIJING. – The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee made public its proposal on amendment to the country’s Constitution Sunday.
Lukaku ends big game doubters
MANCHESTER. – Romelu Lukaku quietened questions over his ability to deliver against the best opposition by scoring and setting up the winner for Jesse Lingard as Manchester United came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 on Sunday.
ZNA gross $60 000
THE Zimbabwe National Army have expressed gratitude to football stakeholders after they grossed over $60 000 from the annual Commander ZNA Charities Shield tournament.
‘Operation Restore Legacy was not a coup’
Operation Restore Legacy, which was undertaken by the military in November last year, was not a coup because it did not suspend three key arms of the State, officer commanding 3 Brigade Brigadier-General Joe Muzvidziwa has said.
Mwonzora defiant
MDC-T secretary-general Mr Douglas Mwonzora says he will not bow to pressure from fellow party members who are accusing him of undermining the embattled opposition party after he opposed the elevation of the party’s co-vice president Mr Nelson Chamisa to acting president.
Councillors demand management roles
Councillors from urban and rural district councils in Mashonaland West believe they should be actively involved in policy making to enhance the efficient management of resources.