adminCop sacrifices self to save pilgrims
BAGHDAD. – An Iraqi policeman sacrificed himself yesterday as he tried to protect Shiite pilgrims, embracing a suicide bomber just moments before the man exploded, officials said.
Life insurance firms write US$183m
Business Reporters ZIMBABWE’S life insurance companies wrote US$183 million in net premiums in the half quarter to September 30, 2013, according to figures from a report by the Insurance and…
‘Maintain sporting facilities’
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter GOVERNMENT has expressed concern with the state of the sporting facilities around the country and believe they are being underutilised at the expense of development programmes…
Bus operators bemoan low business
Herald Reporter Long distance bus operators say business has been low so far this festive season as few people are travelling, a situation they believe is linked to the current…
NAAZ target Youth Olympic Games qualification
Ellina Mhlanga Sports Reporter NATIONAL Athletics Association of Zimbabwe president Tendai Tagara said they are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to qualify for the Youth Olympic Games scheduled…
Pound rises, unemployment falls
London. — The British pound rose for the first time in six days yesterday versus the dollar after UK unemployment fell to the lowest since April 2009, fuelling speculation the…
Editorial Comment: In the bondage of cynicism
Cynicism is the forte of those who have no fresh perspectives or good ideas to proffer. It is something that is easy to do as it masks – or rather…
SA kept at bay
A career-best 119 from Virat Kohli lifted India to a respectable 255 for five at the close on an even opening day of the first test against South Africa at…
Fidelity resumes operations
Martin Kadzere Senior Business Reporter FIDELITY Printers and Refinery, a State-owned gold refiner, resumed operations on Tuesday this week after a major facelift of its Harare plant, senior officials said…
Lesotho arrives for Unity Cup
Sports Reporter LESOTHO senior women’s soccer team were expected to arrive in the capital late last night for the Unity Day Challenge Cup against the Mighty Warriors at Rufaro on…