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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…
Chelsea ready to move on to new era: Mourinho
LONDON. — Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea are now ready to move on into a new era after the divisions that split the club last season. Mourinho took charge of his…
Everton dismiss ‘derisory and insulting’ United bids
LONDON. — Everton confirmed yesterday they have turned down bids from Manchester United for two of their players, Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini and England defender Leighton Baines.
Magnificent seven for Barca
MADRID. — Spanish soccer champions Barcelona produced a stunning display to hammer Levante 7-0 at the Camp Nou on Sunday night in Gerardo Martino’s first competitive match in charge, while…
Supporters turn on Wenger
LONDON. — Arsenal’s board of directors came under heavy fire from furious supporters on Sunday, with one group of shareholders calling on the club not to offer manager Arsène Wenger…