Madagascar poll in October
ANTANANARIVO. — Madagascar will hold a much-delayed presidential election on October 25, organisers said yesterday, in a vote designed to end a deep political crisis prompted by a coup four…
Brandy performs for ‘chairs’ in SA
JOHANNESBURG. — She was supposed to be the surprise grand finale. But Brandy found herself performing to a near-empty stadium after concert-goers left ahead of her spot at a concert…
Aussies maintain grip
LONDON. — Steven Smith’s maiden Test hundred ensured Australia maintained their grip on the Ashes finale at The Oval yesterday. Smith’s 138 not out powered Australia to an imposing first…
Africa’s technology sector booms
Business Reporter COMPETITION within the technology sector is becoming more intense and Asia’s importance as both a manufacturing location and a consumer market is growing. However, although Asia is still…
British banks in £1,3bn policy scandal
LONDON. — Britain’s troubled banking sector faces a bill of up to £1,3 billion to compensate millions of customers who were mis-sold credit card insurance and identity protection policies, regulators…
Festive mood grips Vic Falls
IT is victory time for Victoria Falls as it plays host to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly from tomorrow to August 29, 2013. A festive mood has…
Sulu, Extra Kwazvose face off @ Pamuzinda
Mercy Bofu Entertainment Reporter FOR the first time Franco “Slomo” Dhaka and his new outfit, Extra Kwazvose, will come face to face with his former boss Suluman Chimbetu at Pamuzinda…
NetOne ready for General Assembly
THE official communications partner for the United National World Tourism Organisation General Assembly, NetOne Cellular (Private) Limited indicated green light readiness for the much awaited international event being co-hosted by…
Eurozone activity picks up
BRUSSELS. — Eurozone business activity picked up sharply in August, hitting a 26-month high point as the economy climbed out of a record recession, a closely watched survey showed yesterday.…
Spurs on verge of Bale deal
LONDON. — Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy was locked in negotiations on Wednesday night to finalise Gareth Bale’s world record £94million transfer to Real Madrid. Levy spent the day haggling over…



