Egypt’s Sisi in UAE in first visit to Gulf

Egyptian military chief Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a country which was a strong supporter of his July ousting of President Mohamed Morsi.

Zambian poacher nabbed with $15,000 tusks

Thandeka Moyo Court Reporter A ZAMBIAN poacher escaped death by a whisker when rangers shot him after they caught him packing elephant tusks worth $15,000. Walubita Lindunda, 37, of Sitwala…

Fairbridge cop up for laptop theft

Thandeka Moyo Court Reporter A BULAWAYO-based police officer was yesterday arraigned before a court for allegedly breaking into a fellow cop’s room and stealing a laptop.

Gun, grenade feud kills 14 in Karachi

Islamabad — Rival gangs opened fire and lobbed grenades in a notoriously violent district of Pakistan’s financial hub, Karachi, yesterday, killing 14 people, including eight women and three children, police…

New York building explodes, collapses

New York — A residential building in New York’s East Harlem neighbourhood exploded and collapsed yesterday, sparking a serious fire and engulfing the area in thick smoke, officials said.

Taliban vow to disrupt Afghanistan elections

Kabul — The Taliban has warned Afghans not to participate in next month’s presidential polls and to stay away from voting booths, saying it will use “all force” to disrupt…

Never again, Bosso

Sikhumbuzo Moyo Senior Sports Reporter HIGHLANDERS Football Club will be wiser in the future not to blindly enter into agreements that would leave the club susceptible to manipulation by club…

DEMBARE DECLARE WAR

Sikhumbuzo Moyo Senior Sports Reporter DYNAMOS want to continue with their dominance over Highlanders and have declared war on the Bulawayo giants ahead of their potentially explosive Bob90 Super Cup…

PSL tender attracts 21 bidders

Sikhumbuzo Moyo Senior Sports Reporter TWENTY-ONE local and foreign companies have responded to the Premier Soccer League (PSL) tender notice for turnstile management. The bids were opened last Saturday.

Cricketers on a roll: Nayoto

Ricky Zililo Senior Sports Reporter THE Zimbabwe cricket team has adapted well in Bangladesh ahead of the International Cricket Council Twenty20 World Cup tournament that gets under way on Sunday…