MAN ON THE RUN

MANCHESTER UNITED played out a cagey goalless draw with Aston Villa — but Erik Ten Hag’s set up was miles ahead from the Spurs hammering.

Deschamps happy for Pogba after doping ban

France coach Didier Deschamps on Monday welcomed the news that there was light at the end of the tunnel for midfielder Paul Pogba after a doping ban.

Global tobacco shortfalls, an opportunity for Zim

Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer FARMERS must ride on the opportunity presented by current global tobacco deficits, thanks to last season’s El Nino-inspired drought to expand production and use good…

Ethiopia’s FM elected president

Ethiopia’s two houses of parliament elected Taye Atske Selassie, the country’s top diplomat, President on Monday. Taye Atske Selassie was sworn in on the same day. He was handed over…

CHOREOGRAPHER RELISHES MOMENT WITH DIAMOND PLATNUMZ

CHOREOGRAPHER Nissi “Nixxi the Code Breaker” Nyamayaro said he is honoured to be the first dancer in Zimbabwe to perform alongside Tanzanian star Diamond Platnumz.

EASY WIN FOR NORTHERNS

LADY Chevrons’ stars — Sharne Myers and Modester Mupachikwa — showed their class in the regional games which began yesterday as they powered Northers to a ten-wicket victory over the Southerns at Old Hararians Sports Club.

NAKAMBA GIVES NEES HIS SEAL OF APPROVAL

WARRIORS skipper Marvelous Nakamba is back and has already been impressed by new coach Michael Nees.

BRACE FOR DELAYS IN GARBAGE COLLECTION. . . Council fleet grounded

HARARE residents should brace for delays in garbage collection as the local authority’s fleet is grounded owing to fuel shortages, a full council meeting heard recently.

GARNACHO OUT OF ARGENTINA SQUAD

ARGENTINA forward Alejandro Garnacho will miss their World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia due to discomfort in his left knee, the team said on Monday.

‘China’s slowdown may put pressure on East Asia’

The World Bank expects China’s growth to weaken further in 2025 even with a temporary boost from recent stimulus measures, putting extra strain on regional economies.