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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…
Insurgents take over Tikrit
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,…
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…
‘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…
‘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…
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…
Mobile devices boom to drive innovation: Expert
SUN CITY. – THE envisaged mobile devices boom in Africa is increasing and mobile technology is a catalyst for both business improvement and innovation, a technology expert projected.