adminBreno released from prison to coach at Bayern
BERLIN. — Ex-Bayern Munich defender Breno, who was convicted of arson last year, went straight from prison to his new job as assistant coach of the European soccer champions’ junior…
Chris Tremlett eager for recall
LONDON. — Chris Tremlett is “dying” to revive his Test cricket career against Australia after being included in England’s squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval,…
Tough trips for Arsenal, AC Milan
PARIS. — Arsenal and AC Milan face daunting Champions League soccer dates in mid-week as 20 teams chase the 10 remaining places in the world’s most lucrative club competition.
Japan trade deficit nearly doubles
TOKYO. – Japan’s trade deficit nearly doubled last month as a weaker yen sent the country’s energy import bill soaring, despite a brightening export picture, official data showed yesterday.
Rare diamond to be auctioned in Hong Kong
HONG KONG. – A rare round blue diamond will go under the hammer in Hong Kong in October, with auctioneers hoping the sale will fetch a record-breaking US$19 million despite…
Green Business Awards preps at advanced stage
Business Reporter PREPARATIONS for the inaugural Green Business Awards set for November 28 in Harare are now at an advanced stage. Green Business Awards chairman Mr Sebastian Zuze said the…
Nadal wins Cincinnati crown
CINCINNATI. — Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal extended his sizzling summer with a first-time title. One set away from her own breakthrough, No. 1 Serena Williams wilted.
Bad loans rise in Spain
MADRID. – The level of bad loans weighing on Spain’s banks hit a new record in June, official figures showed yesterday, a sign of persistent weakness in the bailed-out sector.
Sadc to finalise proposed development fund
Joseph Ngwawi in LILONGWE THE Southern African Development Community is finalising the modalities of a long-awaited development fund to accelerate the regional integration agenda.
Gunners in injury crisis
LONDON. — Newcastle have rejected an Arsenal bid of around £10m for highly-rated French midfielder Yohan Cabaye. The Gunners’ Premier League season began with a miserable 3-1 home loss to…