NAIROBI – A severed human head has been sent to the boss of Kenya’s police commission, Johnston Kavuludi, who has been trying to reform the service. A box containing the head and two human hands covered in blood also had the message: “Kavuludi, you are next”. The police say they are interpreting it as a…
PARIS – The French president has said a vote by UK MPs against involvement in military strikes on Syria has not changed France’s resolve to take firm action. Francois Hollande said all options were being considered, and that a strike within days was not ruled out. His comments came after US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel…
HARARE – Zimbabwean music legend Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi is in line to join a select group of singers who have had the chance to witness tribute concerts held in their honour at the end of the month. Music promoter Josh Hozheri, Tuku’s manager Sam Mataure and Pakare Paye Arts Centre director Watson Chidzomba have teamed…
HARARE – Alick Macheso, the celebrated bassist and singer, will be the main act tonight at the Aquatic Complex gig in Chitungwiza dubbed Ghetto Fabulous at 10. The Tafadzwa singer will share the stage with Jah Prayzah, Peter Moyo and Tryson Chimbetu. Suluman Chimbetu: The multiple National Arts Merit Award (Nama) winner will perform at…
BULAWAYO – Bulawayo-based stand-up humourist Ntando Van Moyo will hold a one-man show at the Bulawayo Theatre tomorrow. Dubbed “It aint that funny”, the show is Moyo’s second solo show in the last two years. The National Arts Merit Award (Nama) nominee is confident tomorrow’s show will provide him with a springboard to propel his…
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe yesterday went biblical, saying people wished to live longer but emphasised that only the spiritual life was perpetual. In an address to mourners at the burial of Enos Nkala, a founding member of Zanu and former Cabinet minister, the 89-year-old Mugabe said people should not worry about where and how…
BULAWAYO – MDC president Morgan Tsvangirai has questioned President Robert Mugabe’s motive in his unrestrained attack on him saying the 89-year-old cannot win legitimacy of the people through foul language. Mugabe has used various platforms including his inauguration ceremony to denounce his former government partner. But Tsvangirai, who was received like royalty by his Bulawayo…
HARARE – MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai has rubbished reports that his wife, Elizabeth, was running a Facebook account that has attracted over 10 000 likes. Luke Tamborinyoka, Tsvangirai’s spokesperson, told the Daily News yesterday that the ex-prime minister’s wife does not have any Facebook account. “We are now questioning the motive behind those people who…
HARARE – Nolbert Kunonga, the ex-communicated Anglican Bishop, is yet to surrender church funds he allegedly looted during his controversial reign to the legitimate leadership of Bishop Chad Gandiya. Gandiya told a press briefing that the ex-communicated Kunonga, who rundown the Anglican Church and turned some church properties into lodges, misappropriated church funds which were…
EDITOR — According to anti-democrats elections alone cannot be used to remove a dictator. What was witnessed in the just-ended Zimbabwe elections is true of the above. Elections in most African countries like Mali, Senegal, Liberia, and Zimbabwe not spared, have shown that a desperate regime can use all available resources to remain, and cling…
