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  • Death in Zimbabwe results in unusual US charge

    This image released by U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va., shows the damage to the car that allegedly hit and killed Alois Pedzisai Matyoramhinga in Zimbawbe. Unusual circumstances have left federal prosecutors pursuing vandalism charges against Andrew Pastirik, a U.S. government worker accused of killing the Zimbabwe man in a drunken driving collision. Much of the case against Pastirik is ...

  • Zim Golf Team Places Fourth

    THE Zimbabwe women golf team of Loice Chingono, Batsirai Tilowakuti, Yolanda Mubaiwa and Shamiso Makwara finished fourth at the Regional All-Africa Challenge Trophy at Centurion Country Club in Pretoria, South Africa, at the weekend. Regional powerhouse South Africa won the event for a record fourth time. The South Africans won the inaugural event at the Phakalane Golf Estate in Botswana in ...

  • ZEC Owes CMED U.S.$16 Million

    The Central Mechanical Engineering Department says the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission should pay it more than US$1,6 million for cars hired and used during the recent referendum if it is to effectively participate in the forthcoming harmonised elections constitutionally due by June 29 2013. Managing director for CMED Mr Davison Mhaka said they had to take money from their company coffers to pay ...

  • Govt to Compel Listing of Banks

    Government will enact laws requiring all banks to list on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange to help them raise capital, Finance Minister Tendai Biti has said. Addressing journalists recently, Minister Biti said the proposed laws are meant to help prevent future bank failures in the country. Several banks have in recent years collapsed due to under-capitalisation and mismanagement. A number are ...

  • Detective Up for Stealing 33 Kilograms Mbanje

    A detective has been arrested on allegations of stealing 33 kilogrammes of mbanje with a street value of US$3 300 which was part of a consignment being taken to court as an exhibit. Detective Constable Shadreck Chingoma Mutota (54), who is stationed at CID studios in Harare as a photographer, yesterday appeared before Mr Donald Ndirowei who granted him US$100 bail. Mutota, who is being ...


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Bring It On [DVD]

Bring It On [DVD]

Bring It On is a funny, semi-satirical teen comedy about competing squads of high school cheerleaders. Because the central focus is cheerleading, a uniquely American activity that has had its share of derisive barbs thrown at it over the years, the movie is engaged in a constant balancing act. On the one hand, there is a certain amount of parody aimed at cheerleading as an activity and ... ...

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  • Kurasha Appointed Distance Education Ambassador

    Zimbabwe Open University in Africa Vice Chancellor Professor Primrose Kurasha has been appointed ambassador of the African Council for Distance Education (ACDE). The ACDE executive board appointed Prof Kurasha as Goodwill Ambassador on May 9 in recognition of her commitment to expanding access to quality education and training through open and distance learning. ACDE is a continental unifying ...

  • Indomitable Lions. . . Dembares Incredible Tale Against the Heavyweights

    DYNAMOS' victory in the Harare Derby on Sunday took their unbeaten run in league matches against their three big domestic rivals -- Highlanders, CAPS United and FC Platinum - to an incredible 26 matches to prove they remain the dominant bull in the kraal. The Green Machine might have given their best fight, after the capitulation of their last meeting at the same ground in a 0-3 mauling, ...

  • Water Woes Persist As City Fathers Deny Neglecting Boreholes

    Harare City has denied neglecting boreholes within the city saying it is in the process of fixing those which have broken down. Council Spokesperson Leslie Gwindi said yesterday council was working to resuscitate the boreholes in many parts of the city. "The reasons why some boreholes are not working vary from breakdowns to vandalisms but we are doing our best," said Mr Gwindi. A ...

  • Politburo to Finalise Rules

    The Zanu-PF Politburo is meeting tomorrow to finalise critical rules and regulations to guide the conduct of primary elections ahead of watershed harmonised elections expected this year. The party's election manifesto and reports on Harare, Masvingo and Mashonaland Central provinces' restructuring will also be discussed during the crunch meeting. Party spokesperson Cde Rugare Gumbo ...

  • MDC-T Officials Resurrect the Dead to Register Voters

    Two MDC-T officials were recently found in possession of utility bills belonging to six people, one of them dead, which they intended to use as support of proof of residence for their supporters to register as voters. Kuyeli Muchaiyana (40), the party's chairman for Kuwadzana 4 branch and Grace Kubuku (30) appeared before Harare magistrate Mr Donald Ndirowei yesterday charged with ...

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