HARARE – Close to three dozen people died from road accidents in 24 hours across the country, as the Easter holidays take a bloody turn. Shocked police say this is more than thrice last year’s figures. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said road accidents recorded from Friday morning to yesterday morning were already double last year’s…
JOHANNESBURG – South Africans entered the Easter weekend on edge as former president Nelson Mandela remained hospitalised. Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj said the official update from the previous day stood. In that update, it said that Mandela was “responding positively” to treatment for a recurring lung infection which has resulted in his re-admission to hospital….
BULAWAYO – The Welshman Ncube-led MDC says devolution will not be properly implemented if Zanu PF wins the forthcoming general election as the party does not ideologically believe in the concept. The principle of devolution is now entrenched in the new constitution but Nhlanhla Dube, the MDC spokesperson, told journalists in Bulawayo that devolution as…
HARARE – Listed mining concern RioZim Limited (RioZim) says it lost a staggering $4,5 million due to disruptions at its Masvingo-based Renco gold mine. Renco’s operations ground to a halt after what started off as a salaries and benefits strike by the mine’s workers’ wives in January, turned political with Zanu PF Chivi South MP,…
HARARE – In recent days, the indigenisation policy has dominated our thoughts and our sense of amusement. Not so much for what the policy is about but for issues such as veiled criticism by President Robert Mugabe aimed at the Indigenisation minister, those Brainworks advisory services invoices which induce a sense of shock, the now…
NAIROBI – Kenya’s Supreme Court has upheld Uhuru Kenyatta’s presidential election victory, rejecting several petitions challenging the vote. Chief Justice Willy Mutunga announced the decision, which was unanimous, saying the poll was free and fair. The appeal was lodged by Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Kenyatta’s main rival in the presidential poll this month. Official results…
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe must prove to Zimbabwe and the rest of the world that he is prepared to see through the reforms that he agreed to at the consummation of the inclusive government. Mugabe agreed to a raft of reforms with his coalition partners — Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and Arthur Mutambara when…
HARARE – A wailing sound of a woman in pain rings in the ears of those in nearby rooms, closely followed by silence, and then a thinly first time cry from the newly-born baby follows suit. For the crying woman, the delivery of a healthy bouncy baby turns into a big sigh of relief, particularly…
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe has demanded an end to harassment of Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) members, a move meant to shield them from hawks sharpening swords against the graft busters. Mugabe took the decision after meeting with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai last week, according to sources. But that has not done much to ease…
PRETORIA – South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius, charged with murdering his girlfriend, will be allowed to travel after challenging his bail terms. A judge said the Olympic and Paralympic star would be allowed to leave South Africa to compete as long as he complies with certain conditions. He will also be allowed to return to…
