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Zuma holds talks with Zimbabwe leaders

HARARE – South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma was last night locked in crucial talks with President Robert Mugabe and other “unity” government leaders, as Sadc gets jittery over a restive military and deadlock on a new constitution.

Soldiers cave in to Mugabe census order

Soldiers who had demanded a huge stake in the country’s census have given in and agreed to a Cabinet decision that relegated them to covering barracks and related areas. The soldiers this week went on a rampage disrupting the planned training of enumerators.

Gono sued over US$800 000 phone bill

HARARE- Zimbabwe’s state-owned cellphone operator, NetOne, has hauled central bank governor Gideon Gono to court, demanding that he pays more than $800000 in outstanding bills. NetOne is demanding payment of $805996.26 – which the company claims was incurred over a period of two years.

Mugabe absence paralyses government

HARARE- Government business is virtually grounded amid revelations that most cabinet ministers and senior civil servants have joined President Mugabe on leave. Mugabe went on his annual leave just before Christmas and headed to his favourite Far East destination with his family leaving Vice-President Mujuru as acting president.

Mapeza picks strong squad for Bots friendly

HARARE- Zimbabwe have announced a strong squad, which includes the bulk of their foreign-based players, for the high-profile international friendly soccer match against Botswana scheduled for this Saturday in Gaborone.

Zimbabwe Warriors slide down FIFA rankings

HARARE- Zimbabwe’s Warriors have taken a heavy slide down the Fifa/Coca Cola world rankings as they tumbled a shocking 28 places down the ladder to end the year ranked 98. According to the latest Fifa rankings, Zimbabwe were the biggest losers.