National tillage programme launched in Tsholotsho

Nqobile Tshili Chronicle Reporter COMMUNITIES should complement Government efforts in reviving Isiphala seNkosi/Zunde RaMambo scheme to guarantee food security in the country.

Tycoon blocked from acquiring stake in First Mutual Life

Harare Bureau THE National Social Security Authority (NSSA) blocked business tycoon Mr Nicholas van Hoogstraten from acquiring Capital Bank’s 21 percent stake in First Mutual Life, a deal that would…

M23 rebels end rebellion in eastern Congo

THE Democratic Republic of Congo’s M23 rebel group declared an end to its 20-month rebellion yesterday and said it was ready to disarm its troops and pursue a political solution…

Minister drums up support for Games

Sports Reporter THE Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Andrew Langa will meet Bulawayo stakeholders tomorrow morning to drum up support for next year’s Zone Six Games. Bulawayo will play…

Zambia ex-leader Banda pleads not guilty to graft

LUSAKA — Zambia’s embattled ex-president Rupiah Banda pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges of illicitly receiving election campaign vehicles from a Chinese-linked construction firm.

Zim Sables raring to go

Ricky Zililo Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE Sables fly out today for a Tri-nations rugby tournament in Namibia that starts on Friday with hopes high that they will get a positive result.

Lady Gaga dumps manager over ‘creative differences’

LOS ANGELES — Lady Gaga has split from her manager due to “creative differences”. The Applause hitmaker has parted ways with Troy Carter – who has worked with her since…

Russia says Iran must attend

MOSCOW — Russia insisted yesterday that Iran must be invited to peace negotiations on Syria that world powers hope to hold in Geneva later this month.

Being number one is not the goal anymore, says Nadal

BARRING an unlikely set of circumstances over the next fortnight, Rafael Nadal will end the year as the world’s top-ranked player for the third time but it will cut no…

Hailstorm destroys 26 schools in Mat South

Marvelous Moyo Gwanda Correspondent A TOTAL of 26 schools in Matabeleland South Province had their buildings destroyed by hailstorms accompanied by strong winds, a situation that has left hundreds of…