Winter Olympics unite S. Korea, DPRK

SEOUL. — South Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have agreed to jointly march at the opening ceremony of the South Korea-hosted Winter Olympics and to cheer…

Congo shock Cameroon

CASABLANCA. — Congo-Brazzaville moved to the top of Group D in the 2018 African Nations Championship after beating Cameroon 1-0 at the Stade Adrar on Tuesday night.

Plant short season varieties, farmers urged

Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter Agriculture experts have advised farmers not to worry about the erratic rainfall pattern being experienced in most parts of the country as they could plant short…

Agencies under fire for ‘demeaning’ domestic workers ads

AMMAN. — Domestic workers recruitment agencies’ marketing campaigns have been under fire of dehumanising the workers by using improper language that treats them as “commodities”. Experts blame the lack of sound…

Focus on helping communities, NGOs urged

Tawanda Mangoma in Chiredzi Non-governmental organisations (NGO) should concentrate on helping communities undertake sustainable developmental projects rather than meddle in politics, a senior civil servant has said.

NatPharm warehouse construction begins

Paidamoyo Chipunza and Sibongile Maruta Government has appealed to The Global Fund to use savings from the previous grant towards construction of National Pharmaceutical (NatPharm)’s new state-of-the-art warehouse.

Zim U-19 fall to Australia

Sports Reporter THE Zimbabwe Under-19 cricket team’s campaign at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup suffered a huge setback yesterday when they fell to giants Australia by seven wickets. Australia captain…

What Wenger told the ref

LONDON. — An “aggressive” Arsene Wenger accused referee Mike Dean of being dishonest and a “disgrace” after Arsenal’s controversial match at West Bromwich on New Year’s Eve.

Road repairs resume in Gweru

Midlands Reporters BITUMEN World, a construction company contracted by City of Gweru to resurface the road from Mkoba 5 turn-off to Mkoba 15 turnoff, has resumed work after stopping for…

Senior citizen caged for growing mbanje

Luthando Mapepa Chipinge Correspondent A senior citizen in Chipinge was last week jailed for two years for growing marijuana. Thomas Makhanyeza (67) of Hunzana Village under Chief Mapungwana appeared before senior Chipinge…

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