GUTU – ZIMBABWE. Newly-formed opposition party MDC99 say it’s President Job Sikhala last night (22 June 2010) escaped with minor injuries and a claim the party believes was an attempt on his life at around 23 30 hours, 30 km from Gutu towards Harare after his two right wheels were shot flat from a passing unregistered double cab CAM vehicle. His vehicle then veered off the road and landed in a ditch. The CAM vehicle then accelerated off at high speed. “President Sikhala was coming from Bikita where he had gone to attend the funeral of the late Mr. Nkomo,... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwangendaba –COLOGNE – The global HIV awareness and charity campaign GOALS for SOUTH AFRICA has announced its first official ambassador from South Africa, Dr. Nono Simelela, CEO of the South Africa National Aids Council (SANAC). Dr Simelela’s appointment comes at the most relevant time as South Africa battles the continual spread of HIV/Aids. According to the latest UNAIDS statistics, more than five million people in the host country of this year’s FIFA World Cup are infected with the HIV virus. The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) comprises high-ranking representatives of the government and non-governmental organizations, and advises... Continue Reading
BY NOVELL ZWANGENDABA – GAUTENG – In what could qualify as a Nollywood realistic prose-drama, the recent revelation by the Mail & Guardian newspaper that Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Sicelo Shiceka does not possess the master’s degree in political science that he lays claim to, has again exposed the pervasive nature of “problematic” qualifications. While the minister listed among his qualifications a master’s degree in political economy from the University of the Free State, Free State university spokeswoman Lacea Loader said: “He was registered here from 2004 to 2005 but he never completed the degree.” Confronted... Continue Reading
Ken Shout-Africa – YAOUNDE – Rescuers have found the wreckage of a missing plane carrying an Australian mining tycoon and 10 other foreigners, Cameroon’s information minister told AFP on Monday, adding that there were no survivors. “The wreckage has been found in the Republic of Congo. Unfortunately there were no survivors,” minister Tchiroma Bakary said, adding that he was to make a full statement later. The plane carrying the entire board of the Sundance Resources mining company, including tycoon Ken Talbott, went missing on Saturday on a flight from Yaounde, Cameroon’s capital, to Yangadou in north-west Republic of Congo. Six... Continue Reading
By Peter Davies Dear World Cup visitors, Now that you are safely in our country you are no doubt happily realising you are not in a war zone. This may be in stark contrast to what you have been bracing yourself for should you have listened to Uli Hoeness or are an avid reader of English tabloids, which as we all know are only good for wrapping fish ‘n chips and advancing the careers of large-chested teens on page three. As you emerge blinking from your luxury hotel room into our big blue winter skies, you will surely realise you... Continue Reading
