Coventry to assess Byo swimmers

Lovemore Dube

The visit to Bulawayo by swimmer Kirsty Coventry next month is one of the sport’s season highlights, according to the Matabeleland provincial swimming board.

Zesa technicians ordered to stop disconnections

Leonard Ncube

ZESA has ordered its technicians to stop disconnecting customers or demanding that they pay outstanding bills in full before pre-paid meters can be installed.

Tutu shocks audience with outburst

Cape Town — Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu shocked the audience at a Cape Town book launch with an outburst of outrage and anger about the state of the country.

China warns US in sea disputes as Clinton flies in

JAKARTA/BEIJING — China warned the United States not to get involved in South China Sea territorial disputes yesterday as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton headed to Beijing pledging to pass on a strong message on the need to calm regional tension.

Ex-rebel group declares war against Burundi govt

BUJUMBURA — A former Burundian Hutu rebel group declared war against the country’s government on Monday and its leader called on the president to step down, raising fears of a renewed outbreak of violence in the poor country.

Govt, WFP in renewed efforts to ensure food security

Leonard Ncube

More than 100 000 households are expected to benefit from the Cash/Food For Assets (C/FFA) Programme in 21 districts this year, as Government moves to combat hunger and poverty.

Goalkeeper crisis hits Warriors camp

Harare Bureau

WARRIORS’ second-choice goalkeeper Marlon Jani is out of the weekend’s crucial tie after he pulled a hamstring yesterday thereby dealing a blow to the team whose regular, Tapuwa Kapini, is still doubtful and will have to pass a medical examination by the doctors today.

All set for Mbada Diamonds Cup draw

Sports Reporter

THE Mbada Diamonds Cup draw which is scheduled for this Friday in Harare promises all the thrills for the fans.

British PM reshuffles ailing govt

LONDON —  British Prime Minister David Cameron reshuffled his ailing coalition government yesterday, but unpopular finance minister George Osborne was expected to keep his job.

No money for by-elections: Biti

Harare Bureau

Treasury is seized with mobilising money to pay civil servants bonuses and the farming season, making it impossible for Government to fund by-elections this year, Finance Minister Tendai Biti said yesterday.