Sadc energy plan targets surplus

Joseph Ngwawi
Southern AFRICA has suffered a shortage of electricity since 2007 as demand exceeds supply and the expectation is that this energy gap will be addressed by 2014. However, the implementation of

Elephants ready to tramp Super Eagles

JOHANNESBURG. — One of three all-west African quarter-final clashes, between Code d’Ivoire and Nigeria, will headline the first knockout round of the 2013 African Cup of Nations soccer finals this

How international community failed Haiti

Bill Quigley and Amber Ramanauskas
Despite billions in aid which were supposed to go to the Haitian people, hundreds of thousands are still homeless, living in shanty tent camps as the effects from the earthquake of January 12, 2010,

‘Africa response to HANA’s technology exceeds expectations’

JOHANNESBURG. – Systems Applications Products the market and technology leader in business management software and solutions is encouraged by the uptake of HANA, its in-memory computing

BlackBerry launches new smartphone

JOHANNESBURG.  – BlackBerry believes the newly-launched BlackBerry 10 operating platform and smartphones will help enable it regain its market share. Formerly Research in Motion the company

Goodyear plans to close French plant

PARIS. -Executives at a Goodyear tyre plant in Amiens, northern France, unveiled yesterday a plan to close the site, which employs 1 173 workers. “Closing the factory is the only option after five years of

Gold retreats on profit taking

LONDON. – Gold eased yesterday as a retreat in European stocks and the euro prompted investors to cash in gains made the day before, after the Federal Reserve reaffirmed its bond-buying programme

Minnows march on

JOHANNESBURG. — There was plenty of first-round drama at the 2013 African Cup of Nations sopccer finals with debutants Cape Verde reaching the last eight and defending champions Zambia shock

Nancy Mteki off to Scotland

Lovemore Meya Arts Correspondent
WELL-KNOWN photographer and sculptor Nancy Mteki leaves the country next week in preparation for a two-month fellowship programme with a Scotland-based organisation called Deveron Arts in Huntly.

Jaguar XF, XJ fit for royalty

Fact Jeke Behind the Wheel

WITH distinctive style and effortless performance, the 2013 Jaguar XF and XJ range are  a prime choice for a midsize luxury sports sedan and for a stylish executive sedan fit for royalty.

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