Xi Jinping’s Independence Day message symbolic

Lovemore Chikova China-Africa Focus The congratulatory message sent by Chinese President Xi Jinping on Zimbabwe’s 37th Independence Day this week was significant in various ways. As it stands, China has…

Kuwaza autopsy set for today

Margaret Matibiri Herald Reporter An autopsy for former State Procurement Board (SPB) chairperson Charles Tawonerera Kuwaza, who, according to police sources, committed suicide on Tuesday after he reportedly jumped from the…

Cash challenges call for mindset, admin change

Taurayi Marembo In May 2016 Nokia CEO ended his speech saying “we didn’t do anything wrong but somehow we lost”. The world changed too fast and is changing too fast every…

Keep fit and healthy, police officers urged

Crime Reporter— Zimbabwe Republic Police commanders have been challenged to ensure that all their officers are fit and prepared for next year’s harmonised elections, among other major events. Police Acting Commissioner-General…

Rooney ready for Anderlecht

LONDON. – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said there is a chance Wayne Rooney will return to the first-team for tonight’s Europa League clash with Anderlecht. United were denied by…

Murray recovers, eyes final

MONACO. – World number one Andy Murray has recovered from an elbow injury and is keen to reach the final of the Monte Carlo Masters tennis for the first time,…

Ronaldo wants respect

MADRID. — Cristiano Ronaldo praised Real Madrid’s winning mentality after his hat-trick helped them through to the Champions League soccer semi-finals with a 4-2 second-leg win over Bayern Munich on…

Foxes fairytale comes to an end

LEICESTER. — In true Leicester City fashion, they went down fighting. They refused to give up even when the odds of going through looked longer than a 5 000-1 shot. And that…

Visa changes expose ‘lazy’ Australians

AUSTRALLIAN Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called the list of skilled jobs that could be covered by controversial 457 visas “laughable”. Positions for radio announcers, judges and magistrates, and caravan park…

Polokwane in narrow victory

POLOKWANE. — Polokwane City narrowly beat Platinum Stars 1-0 in an Absa Premiership match at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane last night. The narrow victory takes Rise and Shine…