2014-10-23 Zimbabwe Health

Ebola - Wake Up Call for Africa to Build Its Own Institutions  AllAfrica.com
THERE are instances when I agree with the ideals, principles and vision of pan African activists that include, but are not limited to the late Libyan strongman Muammar Gadhafi, former South African president Thabo Mbeki, and Zimbabwean president Robert ...

2014-10-23 Zimbabwe Science

  UN News Centre   

New FAO-backed Initiative To Combat Desertification, Land Degradation  RTT News
The growing menace of desertification poses a distinct threat to the world's agriculture and eco-systems, the United Nations agriculture agency warned Wednesday, as it announced a new initiative aimed at curbing the spread of land degradation and building ...

2014-10-23 Zimbabwe Sports

  The Herald   

Bosso hit with $3 000 fine  NewsDay
HIGHLANDERS have been slapped with a $3 000 fine by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Disciplinary Committee for the rowdy behaviour of their fans during their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against ZPC Kariba at Hartsfield Stadium on ...

2014-10-23 Zimbabwe Entertainment

  Channel 24   

MiCasa's J'Something gets cooking on DStv Mzansi Magic  NewsDay
MZANSI Magic is once again tapping into cooking television territory with the launch of an exciting cooking show, Something's Cooking. Entertainment Reporter. With a debut last night at 7pm on DStv's Mzansi Magic (Channel 161), South Africa's ...

2014-10-23 Zimbabwe Technology

  Times of India   

Microsoft to drop Nokia name from smartphones  The Star Online
NAMEDROPPING: Microsoft to drop the Nokia name from the smartphone business it aquired from The Finnish company. Pictured is the Nokia 1020 smartphone is on display at the Telekom booth during the opening day of the IFA consumer electronics fair in ...

2014-10-23 Zimbabwe Business

  AsiaOne   

Taiwan remains popular destination among expats: HSBC  AsiaOne
Labourers work at the construction site of Beijing-based developer Vantone Real Estate's apartment project in the suburb of Taipei August 8, 2014. Print. TAIPEI, Taiwan - Thanks to friendly locals, an affordable cost of living and decent health care, Taiwan is ...

2014-10-23 Zimbabwe World

  RT (blog)   

Ottawa gunman 'identified' as recent Muslim convert, high-risk traveler  RT (blog)
A tactical vehicle leaves the security perimeter on Wellington Street, just a couple blocks away from Parliament Hill, on October 22, 2014 in Ottawa, Canada.(AFP Photo / Mike Carroccetto). Tags. Canada, Security, Shooting, Terrorism. While the name of the ...

2014-10-23 Zimbabwe Africa

  The Nation Newspaper   

Alleged N82.8m theft: AGF takes over prosecution of Okorodudu  The Nation Newspaper
A Lagos High Court, Ikeja, yesterday heard that the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to hands off the prosecution of Cross Country Transport Limited chief, Bube Okorodudu.
N82.8m fraud: Court rejects police bail to Okorodudu   The Punch
Court re-issues bench warrant against Cross Country boss   Nigerian Tribune
N82.8m Theft: AGF Takes Over Prosecution Of Cross Country Boss   Leadership Newspapers

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  Independent Online   

Church disaster: Madonsela may help  Independent Online
Johannesburg - Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has said she can intervene if families of the victims who died in the Nigerian church disaster need further assistance, the SABC reported on Wednesday. The public broadcaster said families had requested ...

2014-10-23 Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

  BBC News   

University of Zimbabwe bans kissing on campus  NewsDay
A SHOWDOWN looms between the University of Zimbabwe and students after the institution recently issued a directive barring students from kissing or making any form of intimate gestures. RUTENDO MAWERE OWN CORRESPONDENT. In a circular pasted ...