adminIs castration of paedophiles long overdue?
Prosper Muzanenhamo Correspondent
Dismissing, two years ago, an appeal against sentence by Sikunda Dube (57) who is serving a 20-year jail term for raping and impregnating his neighbour’s 16-year-old daughter, High Court judge Justice Francis Bere called for the enactment of a law that approves castration as punishment for paedophiles.
Africa needs to invest more in its water professionals
Nelson Odume Correspondent
The African continent is disproportionately affected by extreme climate. Droughts or floods are becoming more frequent. Many African regions are experiencing water stress because of too much – or too little – water.
Most expensive rugby match
LONDON. — England’s long-awaited showdown with the All Blacks in November is destined to be the most expensive one-off Test rugby match in history — with the RFU planning to charge £195 for top tickets.
Olympic Valentine?
PYEONGCHANG. — The Pyeongchang Winter Olympics are freezing cold but they might just be the hottest dating spot on the planet right now – no wonder organisers dished out a record 110 000 condoms. Competitors and support staff have put their profiles on dating/hook-up app Tinder, along with visiting journalists and many others in South Korea for the Olympics.
Mentally-challenged man kills granny
Walter Mswazie Masvingo Correspondent
A 35-year-old mentally challenged man from Zaka fatally assaulted his grandmother last Thursday after she tried to restrain him from assaulting a neighbour.
Chinhoyi acquires $500k road equipment
Blessings Chidakwa Chinhoyi Bureau
Chinhoyi Municipality has invested over $500 000 in state-of-the-art road equipment as part of its capacity-building programme for its engineering department.
Conte praises Chelsea fans
LONDON. — Antonio Conte praised Chelsea fans for sticking by him, after a comfortable 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge, eased pressure on the Italian manager.
Buffalo Range, Masvingo airports set for upgrade
George Maponga Masvingo Bureau
Buffalo Range and Masvingo airports are set to be upgraded to international standards, with Chinese investors having shown interest to partner Government in the two projects.
Govt partners UN to revive irrigation farming
Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau
Government has partnered two United Nations agencies to revitalise irrigation projects in four provinces.
Policeman defends shooting soldier
Munyaradzi Musiiwa Midlands Correspondent
A Gweru policeman who was arrested on Sunday for shooting a soldier who allegedly sought to restrain him from assaulting a suspect has claimed that he did so in the line of duty.