Doctor publishes book

Chronicle Reporter A PROMINENT medical doctor in Bulawayo Mr Solwayo Ngwenya has documented the story of his life in a “must read” book that was launched on Saturday. Professor Clever…

Nsimbi Caves: Potential tourist attraction

Mashudu Netsianda ZIMBABWE is undeniably endowed with many natural and man-made resources that continue to attract hordes of tourists from all over the world. Tourist attractions that quickly come to…

CZI: Black skin, white masks!

Dingizulu Mahlathini Moyo THE so-called nine-point plan penned by the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) to help the Government revive agri-business should be read in the same context with the…

Editorial Comment: Govt should ensure no pupil is barred from writing exams

Schools  in Matabeleland South province are reported to have barred pupils with outstanding fees and levies from writing final examinations. Among the pupils that have been barred from writing the…

Pope suspends German bishop over lavish spending

POPE Francis has suspended indefinitely a German Roman Catholic prelate known as the “luxury bishop” from his diocese for spending $43m (31 million euros) of Church funds on his residence.…

Germany summons US ambassador over spying

GERMANY’S Foreign Ministry has summoned the US ambassador following allegations that American intelligence may have tapped Chancellor Angela Merkel’s mobile phone. A senior lawmaker yesterday expressed concern at the White…

Two feared dead as Swiss fighter jet crashes

GENEVA – A Swiss army fighter jet crashed in a mountainous area of the Alpine country on Wednesday, likely killing the two crew members on board, defence and military officials…

Syria frees 62 women in hostage deal

THE Syrian government has released a total of 62 women detainees as part of a three-way prisoner exchange, Al Jazeera has learned. Sources said yesterday that the women had been…

UN inspectors hope to end Iran nuclear deadlock

IRAN’S apparent new readiness to address international concerns about its atomic ambitions will be tested in talks with UN inspectors on Monday, with diplomats hoping for progress such as on…

US cops kill boy carrying pellet gun

WASHINGTON – Californian police have shot dead a 13-year-old boy who was carrying a pellet gun that looked like an assault rifle, police and media reports said. The child, identified…