adminAnti-corruption global campaign disappointing
ANALYSIS of most recent data from World Bank aggregate indicator Control of Corruption shows that results of the anti-corruption global campaign have been disappointing in effectively curbing corruption in the…
Sharp plans US$1,6bn share sales
TOKYO. — Japanese electronics maker Sharp yesterday said it planned to raise as much as US$1,68 billion in a pair of share sales aimed at shoring up its dented balance…
Man U profit up
LONDON. — English football giants Manchester United announced record financial results yesterday after a year of rapid commercial expansion.
Another channel added on Dstv
Mzansi Magic has added the first fully South African movie channel to its offering on DStv, with the launch of Mzansi Bioskop. Now on DStv Channel 164, this new channel…
Warne speaks out
SYDNEY. — Cricket great Shane Warne yesterday denied rumours of a split with girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley, tweeting that they were “not throwing in the towel yet” after the actress said…
Naeto C goes back to school
LAGOS. – Rapper Naeto C has returned to school for further studies. This was disclosed by the rapper’s politician mother, Kema Chikwe, in a recent interview with Punch, where she…
Moyes salutes world class Rooney
MANCHESTER. — Manchester United manager David Moyes lavished praise on Wayne Rooney after the striker inspired his side to a 4-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in their opening Champions League…
Bayern Munich’s Guardiola delighted by win
MUNICH. — Pep Guardiola was delighted to see his Bayern Munich side respond to criticism of their style of play with a 3-0 win against CSKA Moscow in his first…
British trio in Europa Cup upbeat
PARIS. — A revamped Tottenham Hotspur will headline the English Premier League’s quest for Europa League soccer success when the group stage begins today.
Tiger’s rule violations
ATLANTA. — Five wins. No golf majors. Yet the number that might resonate most for Tiger Woods in 2013 is three, as in rules violations. Two were his responsibility for…