Senegal hold Great Britain

Manchester — Hosts Britain were denied victory on their return to the Olympic Games after a 52-year absence when they were held to a 1-1 draw by debutants Senegal in their opening Group A match at Old Trafford on Thursday.

No to partnership of black horse and white rider

The story of Dimaf and the revival of Bulawayo’s industrial vivacity appears to this pen to have degenerated into a saga, perhaps a political one at that, befitting re-enaction as a screen-play.

What a great feeling at Emagumeni!

IT was billed as the biggest football match of the year in Bulawayo. And yes it was. It was billed to be the most attended match at Emagumeni. And yes it was, 25 957 people paid their way to watch the blood and thunder duel which raised adrenalin levels in just 120 seconds when powerful forward Takesure Chinyama connected with his left, a through ball that literally dropped from the sky with everyone still trying to find their feet, or their seats as it were.

Former Milosevic aide takes power in Serbia

BELGRADE — The former spokesman of late strongman Slobodan Milosevic took power in Serbia yesterday, telling Europe and the Balkans to forget the past and not fear the return of a political alliance that once led the country to war with Nato.

Zapu to lose property over debt

Court Reporter

THE High Court has issued a writ of execution against movable property belonging to the Zimbabwe People’s Union (Zapu) for its failure to settle their rentals of more than $9 000.

Nigeria’s Boko Haram kills 5 in new attacks

MAIDUGURI (Nigeria) — Suspected members of Islamist sect Boko Haram have killed at least five people in attacks on a police station, a local government office and a factory owned by Indians in the northeast city of Maiduguri, authorities said yesterday.

Governor urges ICTs use in poverty fight

Gwanda Correspondent
MATABELELAND South Governor and Resident Minister Angeline Masuku has urged youths to take advantage of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and use it as a weapon to fight poverty.

Stella-Tanganda Nash Under-16 Netball finals get under way

Mbonisi Mabhena

TWELVE of the best netball teams will square off today in the national Stella/Tanganda Nash Under-16 netball finals at Mosi-oa-Tunya Secondary School in Victoria Falls.

Young Warriors coach challenges supporters

Harare Bureau

YOUNG Warriors assistant coach, George Madira, has challenged supporters to rally behind the team when they clash against Angola in an African Under-20 Youth Championships qualifier at Rufaro on Sunday.

Syrian military bombards rebel strongholds

Activists say Syrian forces are shelling several neighbourhoods in Aleppo as the battle for control of Syria’s largest city rages into its sixth day.

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