Lassa fever kills over 100 people in Nigeria

An outbreak of Lassa in Nigeria has killed 103 people this year, health authorities said, as the first confirmed case was reported in the economic hub Lagos. “Cumulatively from week…

Lesotho PM to be charged with murder of estranged wife: police

Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane is expected to be charged with the murder of his estranged wife today, who was gunned down two days before his inauguration in 2017, police…

SA minister lays into ‘megalomaniac’ Malema

The second of day of the SONA debate ended with Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola lighting up the ANC benches after lambasting EFF leader Julius Malema for claiming…

JUST IN: Machete trio arrested for robbery

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Gwanda Correspondent THREE machete wielding robbers have been arrested for allegedly attacking and robbing miners and villagers in Collen Bawn of over R25 000 and gold. Philani Ndlovu…

Nama People’s Choice Award voting begins

Showbiz Reporter The National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) People’s Choice Award voting platform has been opened a week before the awards, with people being urged to vote for their favourite…

EDITORIAL COMMENT: Governmentmust ensure Zupco buses get adequate fuel

Government has intensified efforts to recapitalise the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) as it moves to provide mass public transport to alleviate the plight of commuters. At the weekend 65…

UPDATED: MaPecca’s ‘killer’ acquitted . . . Judge cites lack of evidence in fatal shooting

Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Court Reporter THE High Court has ruled that the State dismally failed to prove its case beyond reasonable that Bulawayo businessman Oricious Moyo killed Tawanda “MaPecca” Moyo…

Industry decries currency distortions

Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter CAPTAINS of industry in Bulawayo have said the prevailing inconsistencies regarding local and foreign transactions are creating severe distortions in the market, which negatively affects…

‘Zifa not treating Herentals with kid gloves’

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Sports Reporter ZIFA Appeals Committee chairperson and Harare-based lawyer Stead Kachere has denied growing suspicion that they are treating Herentals with kid gloves after their match- fixing…

Coventry hails sports tourism promotion

Takudzwa Chitsiga, Harare Bureau YOUTH, Sports, Arts and Recreation Minister, Kirsty Coventry, has hailed sports federations hosting international events in the country. She said this was important for the promoting…

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