Family unity important in our lives
By Vaidah Mashangwa
The social, economic and political development of any country rests on the ability of families to interact, co-ordinate and communicate effectively.
In Zimbabwe and indeed in other parts of the world there is a lot of value attached to family structures and systems.
Kim Jong-Il’s body on display permanently
Seoul – North Korea says late leader Kim Jong-Il’s body will be permanently laid in state in a memorial palace in the capital.
‘Saints would not have been relegated if Chuchu had stayed’
Sports Reporter
ZIMBABWE Saints FC secretary-general Caleb Sengu believes the team would not have been relegated had Elvis “Chuchu” Chiweshe been confirmed as coach earlier last year.
State closes theft case against ex-councillor
Court Reporter
THE State has closed its case in a matter in which a former councillor in Jotsholo is being accused of stealing diesel-powered water pumps donated to the community by a non-governmental organisation.
Nuclear stockpiles are not safe: study
Washington – The world’s nuclear stockpiles are far from safe and could fall into the hands of terrorists, the American non-governmental organisation Nuclear Threat Initiative said in a new study.
Crude oil up on Iran, Nigeria supply worries
London – Brent crude rose more than $1 to over $113 yesterday on worries a showdown between Iran and the West in the Middle East Gulf and a strike in Nigeria could disrupt oil supplies.
Injiva remanded over R87 000 fraud
Court Reporter
The 35-year-old injiva who is facing a charge of defrauding a colleague of R87 000 has been further remanded as the court wants his alleged accomplice arrested before the case proceeds.
New ICT Bill to go before Cabinet
Harare – The Zimbabwe Government has finished formulating the new Information Communication Technology (ICT) Bill which will be presented to Cabinet soon, a senior official said yesterday.
Pepsi Beverages pays $3,1m in racial bias case
WASHINGTON – Pepsi Beverages Co will pay $3,1 million to settle federal charges of race discrimination for using criminal background checks to screen out job applicants – even if they weren’t convicted of a crime.
Weekend Entertainment Diary
Entertainment Reporter
Woza Weekend!
It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy life.
Assorted entertainment schedules have been lined up at different pubs and leisure centres dotted in and around the city.

