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SAO PAULO. — Brazil is sending a message to everyone who plays rugby out there: You want to participate in the Rio Olympics? Come talk to us! Hoping to put…
Zim take Indian lessons
Liam Brickhill in Bulawayo AFTER their fifth heavy defeat by India in five games of the ODI series, Zimbabwe’s cricketers might have been excused for wanting to leave Queens Sports…
Barclays Africa lists on JSE
Johannesburg. — Barclays Africa listed on the JSE last Friday, using the code BGA, following Absa Group’s R18,3 billion acquisition of Barclays’ African business. In terms of the deal, Barclays…
Busta Rhymes to feature Vybz Kartel on remix
BUSTA RHYMES is cooking up a major remix to “#Twerkit” with an all-star team which includes incarcerated dancehall star Vybz Kartel. The rap veteran is gearing up to drop more…
US slows job hiring pace
WASHINGTON. — United States employers slowed their pace of hiring in July, but the jobless rate fell anyway, mixed signals that could make the US Federal Reserve more cautious about…
Do not rush to retire
“What happens to people who get employed for three to six months and make contributions to the NSSA pension scheme for that period only?” someone asked recently. “Do they get…
Africa’s solutions lie with Africa: Diplomat
ACCRA. — Africa’s continuous over-dependence on outsiders was the major stumbling block to the quest for completing the agenda of Pan Africanism and the African Renaissance, a senior diplomat said…
Pele looks on as New York Cosmos back with a win
HEMPSTEAD. — The New York Cosmos launched their reincarnation with a 2-1 win against the Fort Lauderdale Strikers here on Saturday as Brazilian soccer legend Pele and other members of…
Job done for Virat Kohli
India were always likely to beat Zimbabwe, but any errors or slip-ups could have blotted the apprentice-captain’s copybook. With India barely breaking a sweat while cruising to a 5-0 win,…
Pirates shock Al Ahly
CAIRO. — In a historical display, South African soccer side Orlando Pirates ran out convincing winners as they beat Egyptian giants Al Ahly 3-0 in their Group A CafF Champions…