adminMozambique still reeling from Cyclone Idai
MAPUTO. — Tens of thousands of victims of last year’s Cyclone Idai which pummelled southern Africa, especially Mozambique, still live in makeshift shelters and face continued threats of displacement due to climate change, aid agencies said yesterday.
Govt intensifies search for Dzamara
Government has put in place a taskforce of skilled detectives to investigate thoroughly the disappearance of Mr Itai Dzamara, who went missing in March 2015.
Information, Treaties Bills head to Senate
The Freedom of Information Bill and International Treaties Bill sailed through the National Assembly yesterday with amendments and now await to be transferred to Senate.
Use dialogue to resolve disputes, says ZFTU
The Zimbabwe Federation of Trade Unions (ZFTU) has urged people not to resort to confrontation, but help solve crises and disputes through engagement and dialogue.
Oil plunge affects Nigeria
The plunge in oil prices is piling pressure on Nigeria to devalue the naira as dwindling export revenue depletes foreign-exchange reserves, curbing the central bank’s ability to support the currency.
Imperfect Reds offer Atletico hope
LONDON. — Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday was met with an unusual sense of relief around Anfield for a side that had just clinched a 22nd consecutive home league win and moved 25 points clear at the top of the English Premier League. Such has been the Reds’ relentless run towards a first league title in 30 years that three defeats in three different competitions in four games was considered a slump in form.
Dollar rebounds
The dollar rebounded yesterday after huge losses against the yen and the euro, as investors turned hopeful that policymakers would introduce co-ordinated stimulus to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Barca match for closed doors
BARCELONA. — Barcelona’s Champions League football round of 16 return match against Napoli scheduled for March 18 has been ordered to be played behind closed doors because of the coronavirus outbreak, both clubs announced yesterday.
Rwanda suspend all international sports engagements
KIGALI. — Rwanda’s decision to suspend all participation in international games played outside the country for now, in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, could lead the way for a number of African countries to take a similar stance.
Judgment reserved in Moyo vs Old Mutual case
The South African High Court in Johannesburg yesterday reserved judgment in an urgent bid by former Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo to stop the company from hiring a permanent replacement for him — this pending an application for leave to appeal an earlier ruling, which found that his dismissal was lawful.