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Golden Sibanda Senior Business ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange main industrial index defied analysts’ predictions that it will trade sideways ahead of harmonised elections due later this month after posting its sixth straight gain yesterday.
Zim platinum output to rise
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Business ReporterZIMBABWE’S platinum output is expected to rise this year on the back of increased production at the country’s platinum mines.
Manuel Pellegrini targets new blood
JOHANNESBURG. — Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is sure he will add to his attacking options before the start of the new soccer season.
City are keen to add to their strike force after selling Mario Balotelli and Carlos Tevez to AC Milan and Juventus since the start of the year.
Bayern Munich buy Thiago
MUNICH. — European soccer champions Bayern Munich have strengthened their midfield by agreeing to buy sought-after Spain Under-21 international Thiago Alcantara from Barcelona for a fee of 25 million euros.New deal for Gerrard
LONDON. — English Premiership soccer side Liverpool have confirmed that captain Steven Gerrard has signed an extension to his contract which will keep him at Anfield for the next two seasons at least.England name unchanged team for second Ashes Test
LONDON. — England have chosen an unchanged 13-man squad for the second Ashes Test cricket against Australia at Lord’s, which starts on Thursday.Captain Alastair Cook’s side won the opening contest of the Ashes series at Trent Bridge by 14 runs in a thrilling finish on Sunday.
Five best British Opens
GULLANE, Scotland. — St. Andrews is incomparable because of its history, but when it comes to links courses in the British Open golf rotation, Muirfield is looked upon as the purest and fairest of them all. What gets even less of an argument is the roll call of champions at Muirfield.United bid for Fabregas
LONDON. — Manchester United have bid £25m for Barcelona’s ex-Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas but the Gunners have first refusal on him at the same price.United’s offer is being considered but is understood to be below the Spanish club’s valuation of the player.
Arsenal to pursue Suarez
LONDON. — Arsène Wenger is determined to test Liverpool’s resolve over Luis Suárez with an improved £35 million bid.The Arsenal manager has lined up a deal for Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Higuaín, with the Argentina striker having agreed personal terms in principle on a move to the Emirates
Zim gymnasts shine in SA
Mbachi Mutukula-Maregere Sports ReporterTHE Zimbabwe gymnastics teams performed beyond expectations and scooped silver and bronze medals at the Gym for Life Challenge competition in Cape Town, South Africa, at the weekend.