HARARE – Newly appointed Bangladesh national cricket team bowling coach, Heath Streak says hard work is his philosophy ahead of his official unveiling today. The Zimbabwean, who was appointed last week, spoke to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official website yesterday. “My philosophy is very simple. It is about working hard, playing harder and having…
JOHANNESBURG – Gordon Igesund’s contract as Bafana Bafana coach will not be renewed, Safa president Danny Jordaan said in Johannesburg on Monday.His termination date remains August 30. “The process of finding a new coach will start after this press conference,” Jordaan said after a meeting with Igesund and the national executive committee at Safa House….
ABUJA – Nigerian police have banned public protests in the capital Abuja for the release of more than 200 schoolgirls seized by Islamist militants in April. Abuja police commissioner Joseph Mbu said the rallies were “now posing a serious security threat”. Nigeria has seen almost daily rallies calling for the government to take firmer action…
DAMASCUS – Syria is holding a presidential election in government-held areas, amid heightened security. The poll takes place three years into a civil war in which tens of thousands of people have died and millions more have been displaced. President Bashar al-Assad is widely expected to win a third seven-year term in office. However, critics…
LILONGWE – Peter Mutharika has been sworn in as Malawi’s president after the High Court rejected a request for a recount following allegations of vote-rigging. The leader of the Democratic Progressive Party urged the 11 other presidential candidates to “join me in rebuilding the country”. Outgoing President Joyce Banda had alleged ballot fraud but has…
MADRID – King Juan Carlos of Spain has announced his intention to abdicate, after nearly 40 years on the throne. “A new generation must be at the forefront… younger people with new energies,” the 76-year-old king said in a televised address. His son, Crown Prince Felipe, 45, will take over the throne. For much of…
HARARE – Dendera star Suluman Chimbetu has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Corporate 24 Medical Aid. Corporate 24 chief executive officer Mike Joka said the honour bestowed on the 32-year-old musician was in recognition of the high level of professionalism that he exhibits. “We have not faced any challenges dealing with him. At…
BULAWAYO – Over 30 leading Zimbabwean musicians, including Oliver Mtukudzi, are expected to perform at the Victoria Falls International Cultural Festival (Vicfest) that will take place in the resort town from August 6 to 11 this year. Vicfest, which will showcase, music, local foods, traditional dancing and dressing along with other culturally-inspired activities, is being…
HARARE – Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats)’s Zimbabwean unit Zimplats says government has not yet responded to its objection to the compulsory acquisition of its 28 000 hectares of land. The grabbed land represents nearly half of the miner’s claims. Stanley Segula, Zimplats’ chief operating officer, last week said “we launched an objection and we…
HARARE – Listed properties firm Mashonaland Holdings Limited (Mash) reported a six percent decline in revenue to $3, 6 million in the half year to March 2014 on the back of a slump in occupancy levels. The group said the subdued economic environment led to tenants failing to meet their lease obligations. “Mortgage finance remained…
