adminIndia’s inflation hits six-month high
NEW DELHI. – India’s inflation rose unexpectedly in August to a six-month-high, data showed yesterday, adding to challenges confronting the new central bank chief, who is already grappling with a…
Japan switches off last nuclear reactor
TOKYO. – Japan went nuclear-free yesterday after switching off its last operating reactor for inspection, and local media said a restart of any reactors is unlikely at least until early…
Sound advice from Loyiso
Brenda Phiri Arts Correspondent SOUTH AFRICAN R’n’B and gospel musician Loyiso Bala might have had a poor turnout at his recent Belgravia Sports Club Show but he had invaluable advice…
Dollar eases in Asia
SINGAPORE. – The dollar eased in Asia yesterday after former US treasury secretary Larry Summers withdrew from the race to become the next Federal Reserve chairman, reducing concerns about an…
Kenya earmarks funds for ICT growth
NAIROBI. – The Kenyan government has set aside an unspecified amount of money for the purchase of tablet computers to be given to lower primary school children.
At least ten shot at Washington Navy Yard by gunman armed with AR15 rifle – and he’s still on the loose
WASHINGTON – Police have reported that three gunmen, including one wearing camouflage, have shot dead four people – two police officers – and injured another eight this morning at the…
Komichi’s lawyer blasted
Tendai Rupapa Senior Court Reporter THE State has criticised MDC–T chief elections agent Morgan Komichi’s lawyer, Mr Alec Muchadehama for failing to attend court yesterday. The trial which was supposed…
Turkish prosecutors indict Syrian rebels for seeking chemical weapons
ISTANBUL – A court indictment by the Turkish prosecutors into the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Syrian rebels has once again highlighted fears this week that sarin toxic…
Mayoral Elections 2013 Live Blog
Mayoral Elections 2013 Live Blog 11:00 – Proceedings have started for Makoni RDC with the District Admistartor Mr William Mashava addressing the 39 councilors. The race for chair is…
Jomic ordered to surrender vehicles
Innocent Ruwende Senior Reporter THE Office of the President and Cabinet has ordered those in possession of Joint Implementation and Monitoring Committee vehicles to surrender them to CMED Pvt Ltd…