adminMerkel warns Germans of tough economic times ahead
Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that the German economic climate in 2013 will be “even more difficult”.
In her new year message, she also cautioned that the eurozone debt crisis was far from over.
Zimbabwe’s new constitution doubtful
Makhosi Sibanda
AS the country is preparing to vote on a controversial draft constitution, opinion is deeply divided on whether the referendum will give birth to a new charter.
Govt stops acquisition of land under BIPPA
Harare Bureau
GOVERNMENT has stopped acquisition of farms
Nation urged to vote out unity Govt
Plumtree Correspondent
Zanu-PF national chairman Cde Simon Khaya Moyo has called on people to vote overwhelmingly in next year’s elections in order to bring the unity Government to an end as it was hindering development in the country.
Speaking during a memorial service for the late liberation hero, Cde Chilisi Bhuka Ngwenya, in Dombodema, Plumtree on Sunday, Cde Moyo said the unity Government had overstayed its welcome.
He said it had only given individuals who professed to be leaders an
Volleyball happy with 2012 season
Lillian SibandaTHE Bulawayo Volleyball League has expressed satisfaction with the just ended season.
League president Brenda Mundiya last week said 2012 was a better year for them in the sport.
Shabanie in turmoil
From Paul Mundandi in ZvishavaneSHABANIE Mine Club is in turmoil after revelations that the club has only three contracted players for next season, Erea Phiri, Blessed Mbavarira, and William Ngonya.
Ngonya, the only Shabanie Mine player will soon be a free agent as his contract is expiring in June and the other two, Mbavarira and Phiri are on loan from an academy that is run by a Shabanie Mine fan.
Street Set acquires new players
Lillian SibandaSOUTHERN Region Division One Women’s Soccer League outfit Street Set has acquired seven players to beef up their squad for next season, an official confirmed yesterday.
Justina Moyo, Sandra Bhebhe, Barbara Phiri, Petronella Zingwena, Jessica Moyo, Lillian Mwale and Priscilla Zhou all from Mt Hampden are the new crop of players who have been brought on board to lend their skills to Street Set in 2013.
Top karate instructor to visit Bulawayo
Peter Phiri, Sports CorrespondentAFRICA and Zimbabwe branch chief instructor of bino-ryu karate Shihan Jairos Manjoro is set to embark on a nationwide tour to help spread his karate discipline in 2013.
Shihan stands for master in karate and Manjoro is one of the few masters in the country.
Basketball ladies in camp
Peter PhiriTHE Bulawayo Basketball Association’s women’s team has begun preparations for the inter-provincial championships to be played in February next year.
Bindura or Masvingo are likely to play host to the games.
Women’s soccer play-offs date still to be set
Lillian SibandaTHE Marange Resources sponsored National Women’s Soccer League is still to set a date for the regional play-offs that will decide which team will be part of the elite league next year.