adminBarroso defends EU crisis response
STRASBOURG. — European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso defended yesterday the measures taken to tame the debt crisis, putting eurosceptics on notice ahead of EU elections next year.
Assad: Syria ceding chem arms due to Russia plan, not US threats
DAMASCUS – Syria’s decision to place its chemical weapons arsenal under international control was the result of Russia’s proposal rather than the threat of a US military strike, President Bashar…
Malian soldierskill three in clash with bandits
BAMAKO – At least two Malian soldiers were wounded as the army exchanged fire with “bandits”, killing three during security operations near the Mauritanian border, security sources said yesterday.
SA tennis centre struggling
JOHANNESBURG. — The gold paint on the winners’ boards at the Ellis Park tennis stadium in Johannesburg sparkles with names of the greats: Rod Laver, Jimmy Connors, Margaret Court, Billie…
Declaration of intent on the Joint Initiative on Youth Employment in Africa signed
Addis Ababa – A Declaration of Intent was signed today at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, between the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Development Bank (AfDB),…
Floyd banks on track record
LAS VEGAS. — Floyd Mayweather Jnr says his track record will prove pivotal in Saturday’s light-middleweight boxing unification fight against Saul Alvarez in Las Vegas.
Test for Bach
BUENOS AIRES. — New International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach will be tested quickly by two troublesome Olympics: the Winter Games less than five months away in the southern Russian…
Nehoreka to perform in Uganda
Entertainment Reporter NEHOREKA, an afro-centric band, is set to perform on the main stage at Bayimba International Festival of the Arts in Uganda slated for September 22. The Zimbabwean group…
Matore takes charge
Augustine Hwata Sports Reporter STRUGGLING Premiership side Motor Action have appointed long-serving assistant coach Prince Matore as the acting technical manager following the resignation of Joey Antipas this week.
Failure is not an option . . .
WORK is already cut out for the new Cabinet that was sworn into office yesterday. Those that are in have a cause to celebrate with family and friends but we…