adminJohn Nkomo — The book that never was
Foster Dongozi
Several years ago when I was working at The Chronicle in Bulawayo,
Western Panthers, OMs storm into final
Ricky Zililo
WESTERN Panthers stormed into the final of the 2013 Zimbo Under-20 Rugby Cup despite losing 3-10 to former champions Old Miltonians at the weekend.
President to declare election dates after referendum
Harare Bureau
The draft constitution has waived timelines within which President Mugabe will call for the forthcoming elections and the actual holding of the plebiscite.
This comes amid indications that leaders of political parties may cut on the timelines on constitution making that were provided in the Global Political Agreement as efforts to hold polls gather momentum.
Copac co-chairpersons Cde Paul Mangwana (Zanu-PF) and Mr Douglas Mwonzora (MDC-T) said the new provision had been arrived at because they did not know when the constitution-making process was going to be completed. This means President Mugabe could immediately call for the polls anytime after the new constitution has been adopted.EDITORIAL COMMENT: Parties must have shared vision on national interests
The parties in the inclusive Government last week demonstrated
Death toll in Algeria crisis ‘could rise’
Algerian security forces have found the bodies of 25 hostages yesterdayRihanna to design clothing line
R&B star Rihanna is getting into the fashion businessTuskers focus on Logan Cup, Twenty20 competition
Ricky Zililo
MATABELELAND Tuskers Cricket Franchise who lost in the final of the Pro-50 One-Day Cup shift focus today when they travel to Masvingo for a Castle Lager Logan match against Southern Rocks.
Mat’land honours VP Nkomo
Chronicle Reporters
THOUSANDS of people from Matabeleland region yesterday braved the heavy rains to pay their last respects to Vice President Landa John Nkomo whose body viewing had to be moved from White City Stadium to the Large City Hall because of the rains.
Vice President Nkomo died last Thursday after a long battle with cancer.
People including politicians from across the political divide thronged his home in Worringham to bid him farewell.
A sombre atmosphere engulfed his residence, about 22 kilometres outside the city along the Bulawayo-Esigodini highway as mourners waited for the arrival of VP Nkomo’s body from his rural home in Tsholotsho.Ecowas urges global support on Mali
West African leaders meeting at an emergency summit in the Cote d’Ivoire city of Abidjan have urged more global involvement to help ward off rebels in Mali.
Zifa keep Matongorere’s probe team a secret
Sikhumbuzo Moyo
THE identity of the team to investigate the controversy surrounding the World Soccer Player of the Year voting process will remain a secret until completion of the investigations, an official has announced.