DRC opposition leader jailed for insulting Kabila

Kinshasa – A senior opposition lawmaker in the Democratic Republic of Congo was sentenced on Thursday to one year in prison for insulting the country’s president and government, one of…

Syrian troops recapture key town in central region

DAMASCUS – The Syrian troops fully recaptured a strategic town in the central province of Hama after intense battles with the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, the state-run SANA news agency reported…

Oscar Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide

Pretoria – Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of culpable homicide in the death of Reeva Steenkamp. He was found not guilty of premeditated murder.

Overheating dentist’s drill melts aspiring model’s lip

An aspiring model claims she “looks like a monster” after her lip melted when a faulty dentist’s drill overheated, leaving her a permanent scar.

Pressure is on Bosso – Masomere

Ricky Zililo Senior Sports Reporter HOW Mine FC are eager to claim Highlanders FC’s scalp when they face off in the Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final at Hartsfield Stadium tomorrow. The…

Sibanda to lead Zim A in Bangladesh

A 20-man Zimbabwe A side will tour Bangladesh for two unofficial Tests and three unofficial ODIs in September, a month ahead of the senior squad’s arrival. Vusi Sibanda, who played…

All set for Region V mascot unveiling

Sports Reporter ALL is set for the unveiling of the African Union Sports Council Region Five Under-20 Youth Games mascot today which will also tour the city of Bulawayo.

Lampard set for Man City debut

Frank Lampard is “ready” to play for Manchester City and the former Chelsea midfielder could make his debut against Arsenal on Saturday, manager Manuel Pellegrini said yesterday.

Maidana ‘ready to make history’ against Mayweather

Marcos Maidana has talked up his chances of dethroning Floyd Mayweather when the pair meet in a rematch this weekend. Mayweather won the first bout in May on a controversial…

Midlands hit by foot and mouth disease

Midlands Reporter ZVISHAVANE and Mberengwa districts in the Midlands have been hit by foot-and-mouth disease which is affecting hundreds of cattle, provincial veterinary officer, Dr Thomas Sibanda has said.