adminEmirates offers reduced economy class fares
Business ReporterEmirates, which flies daily between Harare and Dubai, has this week introduced a five-day sale of economy class tickets on the route.
According to the airline, prices for return tickets on the route are starting from US$715.
TZ aim to host ITF Futures tourney
Ellina Mhlanga Sports ReporterTENNIS Zimbabwe are expecting to host another International Tennis Federation Futures tournament later this year after securing sponsorship for the event.
The tournament will be sponsored by Twenty Third Century Systems to a tune of US$40 000. Last year they put in US$25 000 for the same event.
Schoolboys meet world champs
Jeffrey Murimbechi Sports CorrespondentYOUNG cricketers came from all over the capital to catch a glimpse of world champions India during the afternoon practice session at Harare Sports Club yesterday.
And a select few where fortunate to meet their role models a day before the opening match of their five-match ODI series against Zimbabwe today.
Barcelona settles for Martino
LONDON. — Spanish soccer giants Barcelona have reached an agreement for Argentinian Gerardo Martino to become their new coach.The 50-year-old, who led Newell’s Old Boys to the Argentinian Clausura title last season but recently severed ties with the club, has agreed a two-year contract at Barca where
Pellegrini returns
HONG KONG. — Manchester City will have manager Manuel Pellegrini back in the dugout for their friendly in Hong Kong today following the death of his mother, his assistant Brian Kidd said.Fabregas’ future at Barcelona hangs in balance
LONDON. — Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas is considering his future with the Spanish club after Manchester United made a second bid for him, according to Sky sources.The Catalan giants have said publicly that they do not want to sell the former Arsenal star.
Moyes humiliated
YOKOHAMA. Manchester United stumbled to a 3-2 defeat against Japan’s Yokohama Marinos yesterday in their second loss in three games under new manager David Moyes.The English champions fell behind after only a minute but they recovered to lead 2-1 heading into the second half thanks to Jesse Lindgard’s strike and a Yokohama own goal.
Turmoil in Pakistan cricket
KARACHI. — Pakistani cricket faced fresh turmoil yesterday as a court cancelled all decisions made by the interim board chairman and demanded a member of the public be included on the national selection committee.Players banned
ABUJA. — Soccer players and officials of clubs involved in two Nigerian promotion play-off games that ended 79-0 and 67-0 have been banned for life.Plateau United Feeders were 79-0 victors over Akurba FC while Police Machine FC demolished Bubayaro FC 67-0.
Mwana Africa adopts cost-cutting measures
Mwana Africa yesterday said it had started implementing cost-reducing measures at its operations in Zimbabwe due to weak commodity prices prevailing on the international market.