adminKabila aide dies, minister hurt in DRC plane crash
KINSHASA – Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila’s chief adviser was killed and his finance minister seriously injured in a plane crash near the eastern town of Bukavu yesterday, a government spokesman said.
Turkish warplanes strike suspected Kurdish targets in Iraq
Ankara – Turkish warplanes carried out air strikes on suspected Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq overnight, Turkey’s general staff said yesterday.
Hockey association focus on reviving sport
Sports Reporter
THE Hockey Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ) has released its calendar, which will see a lot of activity in a bid to revive the sport.
Armed gang poses danger to S Sudan peace
JUBA – Several clashes involving thousands of combatants in South Sudan’s Jonglei state have highlighted the volatility of the world’s newest country, affecting some 140 000 people. A major new offensive has been announced to start in early March.
Arabs want swift action on Syria after UN veto
CAIRO – Arab ministers called yesterday for swift Arab and international action to end bloodshed in Syria after Russia and China blocked a Western-backed Arab peace plan at the UN Security Council.
Tuskers to field strong side against Midwest Rhinos
Sports Reporter
CASTLE Logan Cup champions Matabeleland Tuskers Cricket Franchise will field a strong side against Midwest Rhinos in a move meant to end the season on a high note.
Warriors squad named . . . as Gumbo goes for experience, promising talent
By Lovemore Dube
FORGOTTEN Warriors defender Obert Moyo is confident that Rahman Gumbo’s new look squad could go all the way and qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals to be held in South Africa next year.
Chronicle staffer Mpofu dies
Chronicle Reporter
CHRONICLE canteen assistant and one of the longest serving workers, Mr Aleck Mpofu, has died.
Miss Zim Environment embarks on tree-planting exercise
Chronicle Reporter
MISS Zimbabwe Environment, a national beauty pageant, in conjunction with a local tour operator Mbira Tours and Safaris have embarked on a mission to replenish the environment by planting trees in schools countrywide.
Civil servants defy Government directive
Chronicle Reporter
CIVIL servants have defied the call by the Public Service Commission (PSC) to list details of all Government workers who participated in the recent strike spearheaded by the Apex Council, the body that represents all civil servants.
Civil servants went on a five-day strike at the end of last month pressing for a salary increase of up to $538 from $253 given to the least paid worker as basic salary.