Zimra goes green, upgrades systems

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has introduced solar power supply systems at some of its stations to alleviate electricity shortages in a move expected to make customs clearance more convenient.

Sadomba, Kaseke in nightmarish debut

Sikhumbuzo Moyo,

AN expulsion, yellow card and losses is how the Zimbabwean duo of Edward Sadomba and Noel Kaseke’s nightmarish debut in the United Arab Emirates’ Pro-League can be described.

Masvingo appeals against Labour Court ruling

Harare Bureau

MASVINGO council has filed an application at the High Court contesting a recent Labour Court ruling that gave its workers the green light to attach and auction council property to recover salary arrears amounting to $3,5 million.

Egypt army chief warns of ‘state collapse’

The Egyptian defence minister, General Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, has given warning that the unrest sweeping the country could lead to the collapse of the state.

Bosso player drowns

Sports Reporter

Highlanders Under-14 juniors player Nkosenhle Mwamba drowned in a river while attempting to swim with his schoolmates from Hlangabeza High School in Nkayi last Wednesday.

President happy with AU deliberations

Farai Dzirutwe recently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

PRESIDENT Mugabe has expressed satisfaction at the deliberations of the 20th African Union Summit

MSU student enters music industry

Entertainment Reporter

A vibrant new kid on the block from Midlands State University (MSU) released his debut album titled Rudo Rwangu Newe.

Freda Rebecca to pursue mine dump reclamation project

Oliver Kazunga

A PROJECT commissioned by Mwana Africa to study the feasibility of extracting gold from its tailing dump facilities at Freda Rebecca has shown encouraging results.

Berlusconi defends ‘good’ Mussolini

Silvio Berlusconi, Italy’s former prime minister, has triggered outrage with comments defending fascist wartime leader Benito Mussolini at a  ceremony commemorating victims of the Nazi Holocaust.

Clashes continue for fifth day in Egypt

Police have fired tear-gas at protesters in downtown Cairo, just hours after President Mohamed Morsi declared a state of emegency and a curfew in three Suez Canal cities.

Yesterday was the fifth consecutive day of street violence in Egypt. There were reports that one person was killed; he was not taking part in the protests, but was hit by a stray gunshot.

Protests began last week to mark the second anniversary of the revolution that toppled longtime president Hosni Mubarak; nearly 50 people have been killed so far.