US jobless claims near 44-year-low as labour market tightens

WASHINGTON. – The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to near a 44-year-low last week, pointing to further tightening of the labour market even as economic growth appears…

Soldier assaults ex in row over child upkeep

Anesu Chakabva Herald Reporter A Zimbabwe National Army colonel fought with his girlfriend at the Harare Civil Court soon after a maintenance hearing. Col Charles Mazaiwana is responsible for training in the…

Newspaper vendor vanishes with $176 sales proceeds

Court Reporter A Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Ltd vendor, who stole 176 newspapers, has been sentenced to 210 hours of community service. Jonathan Mahura (41) pleaded guilty when he appeared before Harare…

Who will replace Enrique?

Barcelona. — Following Barcelona’s 6-1 demolition of La Liga relegation candidates Sporting Gijon at Camp Nou this morning (NZT), Luis Enrique announced he will step down as manager of the…

Mteki carves sculpture for President

Arts Correspondent Renowned sculptor and musician Bryn Taurai Mteki, who is popularly known as Sekurutau, has honoured President Mugabe with a bronze three-dimensional sculpture.

SAAP indaba to raise $4bn for power plant

Tinashe Farawo in BULAWAYO ZIMBABWE and Zambia will hold a joint investment conference in Livingstone later this month in a bid to raise more than $4billion for the construction of…

Kanu Equipment commits to Zim

Business Reporter MAURITIUS registered earth moving equipment supplier, Kanu Equipment, says it is committed to economic development in Africa and Zimbabwe, in particular.

Mbare to host karate tourney

Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter THE International Federation of Karate Zimbabwe Champions of Champions knockdown tournament will return this weekend after a four-year absence. The tournament, organised by IFK Zimbabwe, will be held…

Marine Le Pen loses EU immunity over IS tweets

PARIS. – The European Parliament yesterday lifted French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s immunity from prosecution over her tweeting of images of Islamic State atrocities. The move paves the way…

Mourinho blasted Ozil

LONDON. — Jose Mourinho accused Mesut Ozil of being “a coward” who thinks “50 per cent is enough” in an explosive dressing room row at Real Madrid. Arsenal playmaker Ozil (28)…