Prosecutors to appeal Pistorius sentence

PRETORIA — South African prosecutors are to appeal against Oscar Pistorius’s six-year sentence for murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, describing it as “shockingly lenient”, in the latest twist to a…

Govt to finalise labour policy

Samantha Chigogo Herald Correspondent Government will finalise consultations on the National Labour Migration Policy Framework in a move set to stop human trafficking and promote decent work for migrant workers.

Bank loses $79k to manager

Fungai Lupande Court Reporter A solution specialist with E-Learning Solution yesterday appeared in court accused of defrauding FBC bank of about $79 000 during the time he was branch manager for…

Team Zim announced

Ellina Mhlanga Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE Olympic Committee president Admire Masenda on Wednesday said there was need to put in place deliberate strategies to ensure the country’s participation at the Rio Olympics…

Slizer engages Andy Muridzo, Franco Slomo

Lovemore Meya Arts Correspondent Motswana music and dance star Naledi Naisara, affectionately known as Slizer in the showbiz circles, has promised top class performances when she visits the country for two…

‘UN chief must have great leadership skills’

UNITED NATIONS.— The United States will back a candidate to be the next UN chief who has great leadership and management skills, Ambassador Samantha Power said yesterday as the Security…

Bolt ready to bolt

LONDON. — Usain Bolt insists he is ready for his first 200 metres of the season in the Anniversary Games today as the star sprinter tests his fitness ahead of…

Printing of Zambian ballots done

LUSAKA. — Zambia’s electoral body said yesterday that the printing of ballot papers for next month’s general elections has been completed. The Electoral Commission of Zambia awarded Dubai-based Al Ghurair…

Mob hurls petrol bombs at cops

PARIS — Angry crowds hurled petrol bombs at police and set cars alight in an area north of Paris yesterday following the death of a young man in police hands…

Mangwana’s arbitration bid stalls

Fidelis Munyoro Chief Court Reporter The High Court has stopped arbitration proceedings pitting Chinhoyi municipality and a Harare lawyer over cancellation of a debt collection contract. Mr Paul Munyaradzi Mangwana, a…