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Family wants Mujuru body exhumed

ZimEye Zimbabwe -
By Assistant Editor (Harare)The family of the late Retired General Solomon Mujuru are demanding that the general's body be exhumed and be re-examined so taht they may rest their hearts on what truly killed him.

Gov accused of fuelling corruption by failing civil servants

The Zimbabwean -
One of Zimbabwe's most outspoken union leaders has accused the government of forcing desperately underpaid public sector workers into corrupt activities, by failing to take care of their needs.

Tsvangirai calls for March 2013 poll

Independent Online -
AP Harare - Zimbabwe will have to hold fresh elections by March next year to replace the uneasy power sharing government with President Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said Friday.

Nigeria president fires police chief after attacks

Montreal Gazette -
Nigeria's president fired the country's police chief and all six of his deputies on Wednesday after a wave of Islamist attacks that has fuelled growing criticism of the country's security policies.

UN Spokesperson Calls For Greater Intra-African Trade

Bernama -
ADDIS ABABA (Ethiopia), Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Abdoulie Janneh, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), on Wednesday called for increased urgency in implementing African regional integration "if our continent is to ...

Zimbabwe 12/3 in second innings after getting bundled out for 51

Times of India -
NAPIER: New Zealand were on the verge of a huge victory over Zimbabwe on the third day of the one-off Test after destroying the tourists for a record low 51 in their first innings on Saturday.

Mugabe Seeks African Union Support For 2012 Elections

ZimEye Zimbabwe -
In preparation for the summit, Zanu PF says the African Union (AU) meeting must redefine the African agenda and be more vigilant on agents of imperialism and neo-colonialism marauding as advocates of good governance, democracy and freedom, ...

Civil servants getting raw deal

The Financial Gazette -
Editor - For the first time in the history of this country, January 2012 is the month civil servants have gone without a salary increment.

Senegal at a crossroads ahead of tense election

Montreal Gazette -
Amnesty International warned Thursday that Senegal was at a crossroads ahead of a tense election period that could see violence as leader Abdoulaye Wade pushes for a third term in office.

Why Supreme Court sacked five govs

Vanguard -
In an unanimous judgment delivered by its full panel, the apex court maintained that former governors Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa), Liyel Imoke (Cross River), Ibrahim Idris (Kogi) and Aliyu Wammako (Sokoto) ought to have vacated ...

Accountability In Kenya

Voice of America -
01-27-2012 Accountability In Kenya International Criminal Court has ruled that four leading political figures must answer charges related to the political and ethnic violence.

DRC Opposition Chips Away at Kabila's Influence

Voice of America -
January 27, 2012 DRC Opposition Chips Away at Kabila's Influence Gabe Joselow | Nairobi Partial results from November's parliamentary elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo show President Joseph Kabila's party is losing seats in the legislature.

Ivory Coast president vows to heal nation through reconciliation

FRANCE 24 -
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouatarra insisted there will be no "impunity" as he vows to bring to justice those who committed crimes in the violence which followed last year's disputed elections.

New resolution seeks backing for Syria plan

Khaleej Times -
UNITED NATIONS - European and Arab nations on Friday called on the UN Security Council to back an Arab League plan on the Syria crisis under which President Bashar Al Assad would have to stand down.

Suicide bomb kills dozens in Iraq

Newsday -
World Newsday > News > World Suicide bomb kills dozens in Iraq Published: January 27, 2012 8:11 PM By Shia militias on Sunnis that could pave the way toward open sectarian warfare now that US troops have left Iraq.. The powerful blast -- the second ...

Romney: Gingrich debate complaints like 'Goldilocks'

CNN (blog) -
(CNN) - Mitt Romney compared rival Newt Gingrich to the indecisive character Goldilocks Friday, saying the former House speaker couldn't decide whether he wanted debates with silent audiences or rowdy crowds.

Russia: Liberal Candidate Is Barred From Election

New York Times -
The Central Election Commission on Friday barred Grigory A. Yavlinsky, founder of the liberal opposition party Yabloko, from competing in the March 4 presidential election.

Zimbabwe mine licence fees set to soar - state media

NewsDay -
Zimbabwe is set to raise registration fees for platinum mines to $2.5 million from the $300 it currently costs to discourage the holding of claims for speculative purposes, state media reported on Wednesday.

Talks On Possible China Carrier Strategic Investment in Air Zimbabwe Collapse

Voice of America -
27 January 2012 Talks On Possible China Carrier Strategic Investment in Air Zimbabwe Collapse The Zimbabwean official news agency ZIANA reported the breakdown in talks between Air Zimbabwe and Hainan Airlines quoting Transport Ministry Permanent ...

Mobile phones destroy family ties

NewsDay -
The era of mobile phones was a welcome relief since land phones were no longer functional and less accessible to most Zimbabweans.

iPad lead over Android tablets cut in half, say reports, as Kindle Fire surges ...

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ZDNet (blog) -
By Ed Burnette | January 27, 2012, 3:09pm PST Summary: A year ago, the Apple iPad dominated the tablet market with a nearly 40 point lead over Android.

EFF looking to keep jailbreaking iOS devices legal in US

O'Grady's Power Page -
Since it's now kind of, sort of legal to jailbreak your iOS device, the Electronic Frontier Foundation aims to keep it that way.

Big Brother Africa 2012 is here - with a rider

Mmegi Online -
M-Net's popular reality television show that keeps many viewers glued to their television screens, Big Brother Africa (BBA) is back with an increase in the cash prize, and a surprise announcement that for this season entrants will have to be in pairs ...

Will.i.am: 'Cheryl will not do The X Factor'

The Sun -
By LAURA CAROE POP princess Cheryl Cole will not be returning to talent show X Factor or into the arms of Simon Cowell, according to manager Will.

Fans ride through 5 nations to watch African Cup

Fox News -
Print Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (AP) - A group of Angola fans have ridden motorbikes more than 2500 kilometers through five countries to watch matches at the African Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea.

Kalou hamstring injury not serious

SI.com -
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (AP) -Ivory Coast says Salomon Kalou's left hamstring injury is not serious, although the Chelsea striker sat out Friday's training at the African Cup of Nations.

Guinea, Botswana hope to kick start campaign

New Straits Times -
FRANCEVILLE: Guinea and Botswana will be pressed to win today after both teams lost their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group D matches.

Wayne Rooney, Petr Cech, Theo Walcott are downloadable golfers in Tiger Woods game

Yahoo! Sports (blog) -
By Brooks Peck By Brooks Peck | Dirty Tackle - 4 minutes 9 seconds ago We know that Wayne Rooney and Tiger Woods have a favored activity in common, but instead of making a game about that, EA Sports have once again digitally united the pair in the ...

Report: Russia to Postpone Next Manned Space Mission

Voice of America (blog) -
Russia plans to delay the next mission carrying astronauts to the International Space Station by several weeks, due to problems with the Soyuz spaceship's re-entry vehicle.

Cape made of silk extracted from spiders to go on display

The Independent -
As Olympic fever sweeps the globe, it's important for travellers to retain a healthy degree of skept... Which part of the country has seen house prices rise six months in succession?

Wife sues cheating hubby over broken bed

New Zimbabwe.com -
by Staff Reporter A BULAWAYO man caught getting jiggy with a string of women by his wife could be made to buy a new bed after she sued him for property damage.

Asbestos Consumption Increase Leads to ADAO Call for Import Ban

Asbestos.Net News -
The Co-Founder, President & CEO of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization is urging the government to take action and ban the importation of asbestos following the release of a report that documents a spike in US asbestos consumption during the ...

HIV Patients Spreading Virus in Ho

Vibe Ghana -
Caregivers to persons living with HIV in the Ho Municipality are powerless in their efforts to rein in some clients whose sex lives point to deliberately infecting others with the virus.
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