adminEmbrace corporate governance, firms urged
Business ReporterNEWLY elected president of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe Mr Glovah Ngoni Madzima says the public and private sector should embrace good corporate governance practices as an important tool for sustainable economic development.
BNC struggles to keep afloat
Business ReporterNICKEL miner and refiner Bindura Nickel Corporation says it has failed to secure additional capital for Trojan Mine and shareholders are now considering “strategic options” to raise the funds.
Cruyff raises a stink
BARCELONA. — Johan Cruyff raised eyebrows yesterday by saying that Spanish soccer champions Barcelona — for whom he was captain, then coach — should consider selling idol Lionel Messi, now that they have signed Brazilian starlet Neymar.Fellaini eyes Gunners
LONDON. — Marouane Fellaini wants to join Arsenal’s £100 000-per-week club as the Gunners contemplate another big-money summer swoop.With Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain on the verge of joining in a £22 million move, the Gunners will now focus on strengthening their midfield.
King recounts journey
EDINBURGH. — As Wimbledon gets under way, former US tennis champion Billie Jean King is telling the tale of how she struck one of the most famous blows for female equality in a new documentary film.Serena blazes through
LONDON. — Five-time Wimbledon tennis champion Serena Williams shrugged off her bitter rift with Maria Sharapova to rack up her 32nd successive win with a 6-1, 6-3 triumph over Luxembourg’s Mandy Minella in the first round yesterday.Mayweather, Alvarez kick off 11-city tour
NEW YORK. — Boxers Floyd Mayweather and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez stared each other down for nearly a minute and the cheers from the fans packed into Times Square grew louder by the second.
Mandela’s family holds crucial indaba
QUNU. — Nelson Mandela’s close family gathered yesterday at his rural homestead to discuss the failing health of the South African anti-apartheid icon who was fighting for his life in hospital.