US$50bln loan 'dirty money' - Biti

DIRTY MONEY... Finance Minister Tendai Biti says the government turned down the US$50 billion loan deal because one of the officials representing the lending South African financial firm was an arms dealer and could have “Russian Mafia” links, rendering the...

Akon attacks Zim police

CAN’T BURST IT…  Senegalese born American artiste Akon performs while in a ballon circulating around thousands of fans at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, Sunday. (Pic/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Charles Ray on democracy

AID... US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Charles Ray. His government has pledged full support for the ongoing constitutional outreach programme saying it will contribute towards democracy.

BusinessJSE listed logistics group eyes Zim

HARARE - JSE quoted logistics group Imperial Holdings Ltd (Imperial) says it is exploring opportunities in Zimbabwe, although the country’s economic recovery remains sluggish and its hazy empowerment policy a major investment obstacle.


Global NewsJulia Gillard becomes Australian PM

CANBERRA - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard said she was aiming to lead a stable minority government after winning support from key independent lawmakers.


Biti says US$50 billion loan 'unclean'

HARARE - Finance minister Tendai Biti says one of the officials representing a South African firm offering Zimbabwe a failed US$50 billion loan was an arms dealer and could have “Russian Mafia” links.

NewsCouncil seeks arrest of suspended official

MUTARE - The Mutare City Council has reported the matter of fraud involving former Assistant Housing Director Lovemore Chitima, to the police.


SportsStiffer competition in second franchise season

HARARE - Another watershed season in Zimbabwe Cricket began Monday as the country seeks to further strengthen domestic structures ahead of Test resumption.


EntertainmentMunya gets chance to 'polish' his diamond act

HARARE - Zimbabwe’s representative in the reality Big Brother All Stars – Munyaradzi Chidzonga – will have time to add more glitter to his ‘diamonds’ this week after surviving the nomination ...


African NewsUN officials want action against DRC rapes

NEW YORK - Two top UN officials have urged the Security Council to consider sanctions against the rebel masterminds of what they said appeared to be organized mass rapes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.


Features

article thumbnailPregnancy need not put an end to education

HARARE - Falling pregnant used to mean the end of school – and of much more - for girls in Zimbabwe, so a new regulation replacing immediate expulsion with maternity leave has been welcomed.


article thumbnailChildren abused, killed as witches in Nigeria

AKWA - Just after midnight, the pastor seized a woman's forehead with his large hand and she fell screaming and writhing on the ground. "Fire! Fire! Fire!" shouted the worshippers, raising their hands ...


 article thumbnailIs age taking its toll on Mugabe's health?

HARARE - The recent death of President Robert Mugabe's sister, Sabina, and the subsequent illness of his other sister Bridgette has cast the spotlight on the Zimbabwean leader’s own health which has ...