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SOUTH African President Jacob Zuma responded yesterday to the chaos that erupted during his annual State of the Nation address in parliament on Thursday in which fights broke out and…
We were beaten big time — Malema
CAPE Town — Most of the EFF MPs removed from the National Assembly during President Jacob Zuma’s eighth State of the Nation address were beaten up, party leader Julius Malema…
Fighting raging in run-up to Ukraine ceasefire
DONETSK — Ukraine and Russian-backed rebels fought fiercely across the east of the country yesterday despite a new peace deal brokered by Germany and France. A ceasefire is due to come…
Sadc facilitator returns to Lesotho for two days
SOUTHERN African Development Community (Sadc) Facilitator and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will return to Lesotho for two days as the February 28 polls near. The Deputy President, according to the Presidency,…
20 killed as three blasts rock Hayatabad area of Peshawar
PESHAWAR — At least 20 people were killed when terrorists attacked the Imamia Masjid Imambargah located in Peshawar’s Hayatabad Phase V following yesterday’s prayers. The attack left over 55 injured, several…
Burundi launches inquiry into rebel executions
BUJUMBURA — Burundi yesterday launched a probe into reports that security forces last month executed at least 47 rebels who had surrendered, amid warnings of violence ahead of upcoming presidential…
ISIS seizes town of Al-Baghdadi
ISIS militants took full control of the Iraqi town of Al-Baghdadi, west of Ramadi, early yesterday, security officials told CNN, bringing them within a few miles of an air base…
Saudi Arabia, Germany, Italy close embassies in Yemen
SAUDI Arabia and at least two other nations said yesterday they were temporarily closing their embassies in Yemen, joining the United States and some other countries in shutting their diplomatic…
Arts accolades up for grabs
Bongani Ndlovu and Rutendo Kanogoiwa Showbiz Reporters IT’S all systems go tonight as the 14th edition of the National Art Merit Awards take place at the 7 Arts Theatre in Harare. There…
Spoil your loved one
Rutendo Kanogoiwa Showbiz Reporter Today is the day of emotions. People break up, get engaged, cry and laugh. Not many people believe in Valentine’s Day celebrated annually on February 14, or let alone…