adminNigeria’s trip delayed
RIO DE JANEIRO. — Nigeria’s status as resounding favourites to beat minnows Tahiti in their Confederations Cup soccer opener today has been compromised by a delayed arrival that leaves themMoyes to get £60 m
LONDON. — Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family, are prepared to hand David Moyes a £60 million transfer kitty this summer in order to allow Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor to stamp his personalitySpringboks beat Scotland
JOHANNESBURG. — The Springboks regrouped timeously enough after half-time to avoid the ultimate embarrassment, but their 30-17 win over Scotland in their second Castle Lager Incoming Series rugby test at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday will have left coach Heyneke Meyer with plenty to think about.
Tyson Gay aims high
LONDON. — Former world sprint title holder Tyson Gay has a lofty goal in mind for August’s global championships — three trips to the podium just like six years ago.Completely fit for the first time since winning gold in the 100 and 200 metres and 4×100 relay at the 2007 worlds, Gay said he will run both sprints at this week’s US
Sustained improvement for Nelson Mandela
JOHANNESBURG. — Ex-president Nelson Mandela’s condition from the recurring lung infection which has lead to him spending a ninth day in hospital continues to improve, doctors say.HR indaba on cards
Business ReporterRegional consultancy firm CCL Consulting Group will this month host a transformational symposium that seeks to create a platform for sharing ideas with regards to how the human resources function can be reconfigured to drive corporate momentum regardless of the problems bedevilling the economy.
Call to raise awareness of biotech issues
Business ReporterLocal scientists and scientific institutions must take practical steps to improve their communication skills to raise public awareness and stimulate dialogue on biotechnology issues in the country, an official of the National Biotechnology Authority has said.
IMF, Zim re-engage
Business ReporterTHE International Monetary Fund has agreed to monitor Zimbabwe’s economic programme, a major step towards normalising relations after the Fund almost expelled the country from membership for failure to settle its debts.
Work on Kariba South begins
Business ReporterPRELIMINARY work on the expansion of the Kariba South hydropower plant has begun with the topographical survey already finished.
Zimbabwe Power Company operations director Mr Wonder Magura confirmed that operations had started at the power plant.
Keri Hilson confirms break from music,
WHILE fans await a third studio album from Keri Hilson, the “Pretty Girl Rock” singer has shifted her focus to personal gratification.
Over the weekend, Hilson was spotted in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with NBA boyfriend Serge Ibaka.