FNB unveils Zim money transfer service

Cape Town. — First National Bank has announced a money transfer service intended to move money to Zimbabwe more efficiently and at cheaper rates.
FNB announced yesterday that it would use cellphone technology that allows for FNB clients living in SA to send money to the neighbouring state.

US$25m facelift for TM

Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter
MEIKLES Limited subsidiary TM Supermarkets will invest US$25 million on transforming its retail outlets to international standards.
In a statement, Meikles Limited said the planned investment comes on the back of an inspiring six-fold increase in pre-tax profits for the 11 months to February 28, 2013.

Graham salutes Jack

LONDON. — Former Arsenal manager George Graham claims Jack Wilshere is “one of the few world-class players” in Arsene Wenger’s side and has praised the young Englishman calling him a “natural winner”.

Messi in waiting hall

LONDON. — Lionel Messi has gone from being the first name on Barcelona’s team sheet to the last, as they await a late fitness test ahead of tonight’s Champions League soccer quarter-final second leg at home to Paris St Germain.

Mercedes favour Hamilton in Malaysian Grand Prix

LONDON. — Events in the Malaysian Grand Prix show Mercedes are favouring Lewis Hamilton in their pursuit of the world title, according to ex-Formula 1 driver Allan McNish.
Mercedes implemented team orders at Sepang, denying Nico Rosberg’s requests to pass teammate Hamilton for third.

City’s little comfort

MANCHESTER. — From somewhere deep within, Manchester City produced a magnificent last act of defiance at Old Trafford on Monday night.
Sergio Aguero danced across a penalty area just as he had on a sun-dappled day at the Etihad Stadium last May.

Mancini win won’t change much

MANCHESTER. — Roberto Mancini vowed Manchester City can reclaim the English Premier League soccer title after a Sergio Aguero wonder-goal clinched the derby at Old Trafford on Monday night . . . albeit next season.

Margaret ‘Iron Lady’ Thatcher’s legacy

Julie Hyland and Chris Marsden
Margaret Thatcher, the friend of Chile’s fascist dictator General Augusto Pinochet and supporter of the apartheid system of racial discrimination in South Africa, has died of a stroke at the age of 87.

Mugabe: Towering figure that confounds critics

Sifelani Tsiko
Love him or loathe him, one thing is beyond dispute: President Robert Mugabe, in the words of the late hero Stan Mudenge, is “a man of unmistakable intellect, great oratory skills, alluring wit and charm” and an extraordinary kind of national leader.

Editorial Comment- Dump colonial mentality, pay farm workers living wages

The new minimum wages for farm workers that were gazetted last week, while reflecting an increase, fail to take into account the high cost of living. The wages have risen from US$59 a month to US$65, with the highest paid worker now earning US$130 a month.

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