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John Murwira and Blessings Chidakwa butcheries and meat processing companies in Chinhoyi have reduced beef prices, which had nearly doubled in recent weeks. One of the country’s biggest retail outlets, Texas…
SA rand rises
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s rand rose to its strongest since July 2015 yesterday as it crossed crucial technical points and ignited offshore buying interest. At 1508 GMT, the rand was up…
Spotlight on students’ housing
Walter Mswazie Masvingo Correspondent Government intends to address student accommodation challenges at universities and other institutions of higher learning, a Cabinet minister has said. It is believed that only 200 000 students…
Exceptional 910 carat gem diamond found in Lesotho
CAPE TOWN. – A 910 carat gem diamond has been recovered in a Lesotho mine – the fifth largest gem quality diamond ever found. This is according to a statement…
“I am not racist,” Trump says, after nations remark fallout
WASHINGTON. – US President Donald Trump says he is “least racist person you’ve ever interviewed” as he denies making comment Trump has insisted he is not racist following an international…
Russia won’t support US bid to change Iran nuclear deal: Lavrov
MOSCOW. – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said yesterday Moscow will not support attempts by Washington to modify the Iran nuclear deal, arguing such a move could also complicate diplomacy…
Erdogan accuses US of planning to form ‘terror army’ in Syria
ANKARA. Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has accused the US of forming a “terror army”, after Washington announced plans for a 30,000-strong force inside Syria to protect territory held by…
Peals of laughter erupt. . . as ED offers ‘practical tips’ on how to become President
Moses Magadza in WINDHOEK, Namibia Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa left hundreds of Zimbabweans living here in stitches yesterday when he offered “practical tips” on how to become President of a…
Met Office forecasts localised heavier rains
Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter Some areas are expected to receive localised heavier rainfall in excess of 30 millimetres as farmers in most areas are now in panic due to erratic…
Malaba sets tone for 2018 legal year
Daniel Nemukuyu and Nokutenda Chiyangwa STAKEHOLDERS in the justice delivery system have hailed the 2018 legal year address by Chief Justice Luke Malaba, saying it sets the tone for a…