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April 5, 2018

Racism row erupts at Zim Cricket

Zimbabwe cricket yesterday plunged into dangerous and divisive territory when the national association’s boss Tavengwa Mukuhlani accused sacked Chevrons coach Heath Streak of racism in his team selection during the ill-fated World Cup qualifying campaign which ended in tears a fortnight ago.

Moza, Zim, SA power project on cards

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is set to inject over $190 million towards the construction of a new power transmission line linking Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa (MoZiSa).

‘Prophet’ jailed 20 years for rape

A self-styled prophet who raped a woman during a healing ritual was yesterday jailed for 20 years. Herbert Senda, 34, had denied the charges when he appeared before Harare regional magistrate Hosea Mujaya but was convicted after full trial because of overwhelming evidence.

‘Chimene’s constituency neglected’

Former Manicaland minister of State Mandi Chimene’s constituency was heavily neglected despite her powerful position in government and the ruling Zanu PF party with impassable roads and women giving birth under candlelight in some clinics.

Mnangagwa woos China investments

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is said to be hopeful that his current visit to China will unlock substantial investment and much-needed aid for Zimbabwe — as his administration bids to solve the country’s economic crisis.