China’s local Govt borrowings swell
Beijing. – China’s broadest audit of local-government debt in two years showed borrowing swelled to 17,9 trillion yuan (US$2,95 trillion) as of June, underscoring financial risks in the world’s second-biggest…
Six reasons not to baulk at envoys’ defections
Tichaona Zindoga Not many people would say they saw the defections by former Zimbabwe’s ambassadors to Australia and Germany coming – at least for plebeians like us.
Flower to discuss future
MELBOURNE. — Andy Flower revealed yesterday he will discuss his future with his new boss this week but vowed to fight on as England coach despite facing a 5-0 Ashes…
Nicolas Anelka drops salute
LONDON – French striker Nicolas Anelka has agreed not to perform the controversial ‘quenelle’ salute that has been linked with anti-Semitism, his club West Bromwich Albion announced yesterday.
Rodgers hopeful on Gerrard
LONDON. — Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers yesterday revealed England midfielder Steven Gerrard could return from injury in time for his club’s Premier League clash against Hull on Wednesday. Reds captain…
Introduce regular ethics training
Bradwell Mhonderwa Business Ethics Appreciating the workings of ethics in the work place is a matter that demands regular ethics training. Organisations must plan and allocate time towards staff training…
Sherwood targets Man U
LONDON. — Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood has vowed to continue his attacking philosophy against Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow.
2013 arts festivals in retrospect
Brenda Phiri Entertainment Reporter In the last few months, the arts industry has been full of activity. Significant development and growth has been recorded as festivals were taking place in…
Nigeria set to become world’s 25th largest economy
Lagos – Nigeria is to become the 25th largest economy in the world by 2028, second only to Egypt in Africa. This will firmly consolidate the country’s place as the…
Guma to captain Cranes
Johannesburg — Sports Club Victoria University utility player Denis Guma will captain the Ugandan side that embark on the Africa Nations Championship (Chan) next month. The Cranes coach, Micho Sredojevic,…

