2012-02-06
Meeting Aborted As Mugabe, PM Clash
[Zimbabwe Standard]
Harare -
A National Security Council (NSC) meeting slated for last Friday was cancelled after a fierce clash between President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai over the composition of the attendees following the expiry of the term of office of one of the service chiefs, authoritative sources confided to The Standard last week.2012-02-06
'Mujuru Family Won't Give Up the Fight'
[Zimbabwe Standard]
THE family of the late Rtd General Solomon Mujuru says it will not rest until the truth surrounding his death is known by Zimbabweans. 2012-02-06
Foreign Newspapers to Be Banned
[MISA]
The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has reportedly enlisted the service of the police in a bid to stop foreign newspapers without local offices from circulating. 2012-02-06
Local Football At Crossroads
[Zimbabwe Standard]
where to Zimbabwe football? This is the question hovering in many soccer fans' minds following Zifa's decision to suspend 82 players who allegedly accepted bribes to lose matches in Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia between 2007 and 2009. 2012-02-07
Govt Owes Colleges U.S.$41 Million in Unpaid Fees
[The Herald]
GOVERNMENT owes tertiary institutions over US$41 million in unpaid tuition fees 2012-02-07
Is He the Next Radebe?
[The Herald]
LINCOLN ZVASIYA, the brightest defensive prospect in Zimbabwean football today, wants to travel the same journey that took legendary South African defender, Lucas Radebe, from Soweto to success in Europe and a dance at the World Cup. 2012-02-07
Smith Wins Julius Robinson
[The Herald]
BEN-FOLLET Smith won the Julius Robinson Trophy at Wingate Park at the weekend. Smith, playing on his home course, got the better of 68 amateur golfers who took part in the second event of the season. 2012-02-07
Zifa Panel Referees Go for Refresher Course
[The Herald]
FOLLOWING last year's huge outcry over the performance of referees, the Zifa Referee's Committee are currently polishing up their act ahead of the new season with a refresher course scheduled for Prince Edward this month. 2012-02-07
Masvingo Murder Cases Backlog Stands At 856
[The Herald]
Masvingo -
Masvingo province has a backlog of 856 murder cases pending at the courts. Some of the cases have been outstanding for over a decade. High Court judge Justice Tedious Karwi yesterday bemoaned the backlog in the province saying it will be difficult to successfully try the cases. 2012-02-07
Ministry Promises Strict Management of Fund
[The Herald]
Government has undertaken to ensure that the US$29,6 million sourced from the Zimbabwe Multi Donor Trust Fund to rehabilitate water and sanitation facilities in Harare, Chitungwiza, Mutare, Masvingo, Kwekwe and Chegutu is not diverted to other uses. 2012-02-07
Peter Moyo Breaks Down On Stage
[The Herald]
The "Young Igwe" - Peter Moyo - failed to finish his performance as emotions got the better of him and he broke down in front of fans at a family show held on Sunday at the City Sports Bar. 2012-02-07
Charity Begins At Home
[The Herald]
Hurungwe -
It seems fortune continues to favour Oprah Winfrey's all-time favourite guest, Zimbabwean- born Dr Tererai Trent, who despite her disadvantaged background has become a shining beacon in her community. The US$1,5 million grant she received from the American talk show mogul has made a huge difference to Matau Primary School in Magunje. 2012-02-06
Netsai's London Olympics Battle Cry
[Zimbabwe Standard]
Growing up admiring the marvellous lives of a number of successful athletes in the world, Netsai Lindiwe Sabao never thought that one day she would come face to face with the people she admired most. 2012-02-06
An Ode to the Late System Tazvida
[Zimbabwe Standard]
The year 1989 will for a long time be fondly remembered by many music lovers in Zimbabwe as "the year of the Khiama Boys". 2012-02-06
Local Junior Girls to Miss AJC Tourney
[Zimbabwe Standard]
ZIMBABWE will not be sending representatives in the girls' Under-16 age group to the 35th ITF/CAT Africa Junior Championships (AJC) Under-14, 16 and Under after top players pulled out of the qualifiers. 2012-02-06
Dawson Retained As Sables Head Coach
[Zimbabwe Standard]
ZIMBABWE Rugby Union (ZRU) have retained Brandon Dawson as the head coach for the Sables in a new set-up that will also see coaches for the backs and forwards coming in. 2012-02-06
Emirates Offers Hope to Horticulture Producers
[Zimbabwe Standard]
EMIRATES, one of the world's leading airlines, says there is an opportunity for Zimbabwean horticultural producers to reach out to the world by using its global network. 2012-02-06
Rights Activist Attacked in Mbare
[Zimbabwe Standard]
A group of about 50 rowdy Zanu PF youths recently threatened to shut down a petroleum project run by a human rights activist in Mbare accusing him of being an MDC supporter. 2012-02-06
Tomana's Views Are Primitive, Says Madhuku
[Zimbabwe Standard]
THREATS to prosecute people debating the expiry of Police Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri's term of office have no basis at law and doing so is stifling freedom of expression, legal experts said yesterday. 2012-02-06
Harare Needs Leadership Renewal to Achieve Success
[Zimbabwe Standard]
TOWARDS the end of 2011, the media had articles quoting Harare Mayor Muchadeyi Masunda urging city councillors to re-elect him to lead them for a second term at the helm of the capital city. |
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