Global equities mixed as dollar gives up gains
Singapore. — Asian stocks were mixed yesterday and the dollar gave up its gains, as escalating tensions over North Korea outweighed support from US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin in support…
Libyan fishermen find 28 bodies
TRIPOLI. — Libyan fishermen found the bodies of 28 illegal migrants who appeared to have died of thirst and hunger after their boat broke down off the coast of Sabratha…
Writer explores abuse of girl child
Beaven Tapureta Bookshelf — New writer Tatenda Charles Munyuki has resuscitated interest in the theme of girl child abuse and neglect, a theme that seem to have long been forgotten…
Trump sets stage for James Bond villains to take over Africa
Jason Johnson Correspondent — All James Bond villains are alike. They’re almost always some 50-something smarmy white guy who has some weird personal tick (rubs a cat, has a bloody eyeball,…
Kenyans sweep titles
BOSTON. – Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat led a Kenyan clean sweep at the 121st Boston Marathon on Monday, both timing late bursts to perfection to claim the men’s and…
Trump and a world on the brink
Mark Seedon Correspondent — The world can afford a sigh of relief after news that North Korea’s latest attempt to launch a long-range missile has once again led to embarrassing…
Martin concludes coaching course
Ellina Mhlanga Sports Reporter — INTERNATIONAL Handball Federation instructor Helmut Martin has urged the Zimbabwe Handball Federation and schools to invest in equipment to complement the efforts by coaches and teachers…
EMA bars settlement on unserviced land
Thupeyo Muleya and Richard Muponde THE Environmental Management Authority (EMA) board has barred local authorities from allowing land development in urban centres without proper sanitary facilities as a stop gap…
Nyasango finishes 14th in Boston
Sports Reporter — OLYMPIAN Cuthbert Nyasango gave a good account of himself on Monday when he came 14th at the tough Boston marathon in the United States.
UPDATED: Ex-SPB boss Kuwaza commits suicide
Margaret Matibiri Herald Reporter Former State Procurement Board (SPB) chairperson Charles Tawonerera Kuwaza died on the spot yesterday morning in a case of suspected suicide after he reportedly jumped from the…



