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Islamist insurgents in Iraq have seized the city of Tikrit, their second major gain after capturing Mosul on Tuesday, security officials say. Tikrit, the hometown of former leader Saddam Hussein,…
Unnecessary things win people over
Zachary Aldwin Milkshake in the Boardroom When I was still at school one of the teachers stopped me one day and asked how I was doing. It was a cold…
Africa: US military’s next frontier
Joeva Rock As the world remains transfixed by the kidnapping of almost 300 Nigerian girls, there have been increasing calls for international intervention in the effort to rescue them. But…
The West is spying: Africa should be worried
Tsungai Chipato According to Daniel J Flynn: “From an early age, smart people are reminded of their intelligence, separated from their peers in gifted classes, and presented with opportunities unavailable…
‘Blatter must quit’
RIO DE JANEIRO. — English football has declared a political war against Fifa president Sepp Blatter — demanding he quit, branding football’s ruling body “a suspect organisation” and saying his…
‘Strike-hit platinum mines could close’
PRETORIA. — The South African government and its central bank chief warned on Tuesday that strike-hit platinum mines could close, throwing miners out of work and rocking an already shaky…
Jennifer Lopez will perform at World Cup
Jennifer Lopez has assured her fans she will perform at the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Brazil on tonight. FIFA announced on Monday that the ‘‘On The Floor’’…
‘Brazil ready to host world soccer feast’
RIO DE JANEIRO. — Brazil’s President Dilma Roussef vowed that her country is ready to host the most trouble-plagued World Cup in history from today as she confronted public anger…
Oil prices higher after OPEC decision
LONDON – Oil futures rose on yesterday with OPEC deciding to maintain its oil output target and as traders looked ahead to US energy inventory data. Brent North Sea crude…
Informal traders’ presumptive tax
Did you know that, in terms of Section 36C of the Income Tax Act as read with The 26th Schedule to the same Act, every person who is renting out…