Sarkozy announces new presidential bid

PARIS. — Former French leader Nicolas Sarkozy yesterday announced he will seek his party’s nomination to stand in next year’s presidential election. “I have decided to be a candidate in…

Tough outlook for gold mining sector

JOHANNESBURG. — THE global gold industry is facing a “hiatus” in output because of the lack of exploration expenditure in recent years and companies mining high-grade portions of their deposits,…

Ihashi Elimhlophe to unveil new talent

KWAZULU NATAL. — The legendary Ihashi Elimhlophe celebrates his 40 years in the music industry by embarking on a talent search for the best maskandi artist across the country.

Police warn rustlers in Mat South

Freeman Razemba Crime Reporter Police have warned cattle rustlers that are terrorising villagers in Matabeleland South Province and hiding at a place they have declared a “no-go area” that the long…

Tokwe-Mukosi Dam completion expected before rainy season

Business Reporters THE construction of Tokwe-Mukosi Dam is expected to be completed before the beginning of the rainy season after Government committed to release the $20 million required to complete…

Tomana wins bail appeal

Chief Court Reporter The High Court has reversed the magistrates’ court decision to place suspended Prosecutor-General Johannes Tomana on bail on fresh charges of criminal abuse of office.

Council gives ultimatum for regularisation fees payment

Blessing Malinganiza Herald Reporter Harare City Council has given a three-month ultimatum to residents of various settlements that were recently ordered to pay regularisation fees of $1 500.

Gullit in coaching role

AMSTERDAM. — Ruud Gullit has agreed to join the coaching staff of the Dutch national soccer team after being asked to play a role by head coach Danny Blind, local…

‘Be yourself’

LONDON. — Patrick Vieira has urged French compatriot Paul Pogba to play his own game as he bids to live up to his world-record £89million fee. The 23-year-old midfielder has been…

‘Gunners will struggle’

LONDON. — Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has admitted they will struggle this season after being outspent by the English Premier League’s top clubs in the summer transfer window.