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MEDICAL aid societies that have arrears with doctors and hospitals of more than 60 days have been given a two-month ultimatum to pay up or have their licences revoked, Health
Jeys begins work on acoustic album
Entertainment Reporter
Prominent marabi maestro, Jeys Marabini has begun work on his acoustic album. Marabini feels a switch to the acoustic guitar will improve the quality of his music.
Although the album will also be released locally, it will mainly be targeted at the international market, which Marabini feels he has not been able to penetrate.
Tuskers out to consolidate top spot
Ricky Zililo
Sports Reporter
MATABELELAND Tuskers Cricket Franchise will be out to consolidate their spot at the top of the Castle Logan Cup log when they take on Mashonaland Eagles in a four-day game which starts today in Harare.
Violence perpetrators warned
Midlands Bureau Chief
BULAWAYO High Court judge, Justice Martin Makonese, has warned would-be perpetrators of political violence to expect no mercy from the courts as the country heads for harmonised elections expected this year.
He said the judiciary was ready to ensure that elections were held under a peaceful atmosphere that will help usher a new era of peace, national unity and stability.
Miller Music tour kicks off on high note
Entertainment Reporter
The Miller Music tour on Saturday started off on a high note at Horizon club with a host of local DJs entertaining an appreciative crowd.
I stand for transparency, no dodgy dealings: Moyo
Sports Reporter
HIGHLANDERS FC vice-chairman Sikhanyiso Moyo who is seeking another term in office has said transparency and accountability are essential in anyone aspiring to serve the club.
Moyo is part of seven candidates vying for the vice-chairman’s position.
Other members targeting the hotly contested seat are Nkosinathi Ncube, Joel Mahlangu, Mgcini Mpofu, Leroy Maplanka, Wisdom Mabhena and Frank Moyo.
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.
Parents petition Minister over extra lessons
Leonard Ncube
Chronicle Reporter
PARENTS from Bulawayo who are complaining about teachers cashing in on extra lessons, have presented a petition to the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture.
The petition was presented to the ministry’s deputy Minister, Dr Lazarus Dokora, at a Zanu-PF rally at Stanley Square in Makokoba on Sunday.
Sundowns jet in
Lovemore Dube
Sports Editor
MAMELODI Sundowns FC flew into Bulawayo convinced that they will get a good test against the best when they face Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadium in a friendly international match tomorrow.
Trott Moloto, the club’s head of technical, said they were happy with their choice of Highlanders for the first match.
“We want to test ourselves against the best. We are quite happy with our choice of Highlanders for our first game. They are one of the oldest clubs and have a very good history,” said Moloto.
AU talks break down over DR Congo crisis
Talks have broken down at the African Union summit in Ethiopia on plans to solve the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the United Nations had not consulted regional players on their efforts to mend the crisis, according to a South African official.