Wife of Boko Haram leader “killed in airstrike”: military
KANO. – The Nigerian military on Wednesday said it was investigating reports that a recent bombing raid killed one of the wives of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau.
Tanzania bans fourth newspaper
DAR ES SALAAM. – A 90-day ban on a popular Swahili daily in Tanzania – the fourth newspaper to be shut down since June – has prompted concern over press…
Boko Haram kills six Nigerian soldiers in raid
KANO. – At least six soldiers were killed in heavy fighting when Boko Haram raided a military base and looted food from villagers in northeast Nigeria, the military and locals…
Designer Chihungwa relishes Ghana showcase
Yeukai Karengezeka-Chisepo Arts Correspondent Local fashion designer Kudakwashe Chihungwa is a happy man following a successful showcase at Accra Fashion Week held in Ghana recently. Chihungwa, who is popular with his brand…
Woman commits suicide over money
Tawanda Mangoma in CHIREDZI acting Chiredzi Town Council finance director Mr Godfrey Taputsa’s alleged girlfriend reportedly committed suicide at the local authority’s offices on Monday after failing to recover $2…
Hamilton set to join the immortals
MEXICO CITY. — Lewis Hamilton has no intention of easing up this weekend as he seeks a mere top-five finish in the Mexican Grand Prix to clinch his fourth drivers…
Probe team for Chinguno
Herald Reporter THE Zanu-PF Youth League has dispatched a four-member delegation to Chipinge to investigate allegations that the party’s Manicaland youth chair, Cde Mubuso Chinguno, has embezzled more than $400…
Broad plays down Ashes war
LONDON. — England paceman Stuart Broad is refusing to rise to Australia opener David Warner’s declaration of “war” as Joe Root’s men prepare to fly out to defend the Ashes…
Arsenal owner backs Wenger
LONDON. — Arsenal owner Stanley Kroenke believes Arsene Wenger is the best manager to lead the English Premier League soccer side and has ruled out selling his majority share of…
Gyan launches airline
LONDON. — Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan has given his career a lift-off — by launching his own AIRLINE. The Ghana striker, nicknamed Baby Jet, became the Black Cats’ record signing…




