adminIndia’s rupee slips despite new govt moves
MUMBAI. — India’s rupee fell in early trade yesterday despite the government announcing new measures aimed at narrowing the current account deficit and aiding the ailing local currency. The rupee…
German investor sentiment rises
FRANKFURT. — Investment sentiment in Germany rose more than expected in August, amid signs that the eurozone’s recession may be coming to an end, a new survey found yesterday. The…
China to become world’s biggest net oil importer
BEIJING. — China is set to overtake the United States as the world’s largest net oil importer from October, according to US figures, due to a combination of rising Chinese…
Badminton gets bigger
NEW DELHI. — Badminton takes a leap into the unknown today, when a new franchise-based team event with innovative rules aimed at drawing bigger crowds opens in India. The million-dollar…
VP Mujuru happy with UNWTO preps
Isdore Guvamombe recently in VICTORIA FALLS VICE President Joice Mujuru last week said she was happy with preparations for the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly scheduled for August…
City sound warning
LONDON. — While Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have all struggled to land their top transfer targets, Manchester City have laid down a significant marker to their title rivals with…
Zifa demand to know refs early
Lovemore Dube Sports Editor THE Zimbabwe Football Association has asked the Confederation of African Football to confirm early officials handling their Chan tie against Zambia which had to be postponed…
Defence Forces seek to retain trophy
Harare Bureau ZIMBABWE’S Defence Forces team will be be seeking to hold on to their title when they host their counterparts from Tanzania in a Defence Forces Trophy match at…
BancABC semi-final matches called off
Harare Bureau DOMESTIC football was thrown into further turmoil following the cancellation of Zimbabwe’s African Nations Championships qualifier against Zambia with the Premier Soccer League yesterday being forced to call…
Rooney important to Hodgson
London — Wayne Rooney is an integral part of the England set-up, regardless of whether he is playing regular first-team club football, national manager Roy Hodgson said yesterday.