adminZambian bank increases lending charges
Lusaka. – The Bank of Zambia increased the maximum amount lenders can charge for credit after efforts to support the currency of Africa’s second-biggest copper producer made funding more expensive.
Teams bring favourite food
SAO PAULO. — Italy packed Parmesan, olive oil and prosciutto. The US brought oatmeal, Cheerios, peanut butter and A1 Steak Sauce. The Mexican team, of course, required a little more…
Woman on death row gives birth
KHARTOUM. — Sudanese jailers removed the chains from a Christian woman, sentenced to death for apostasy, after she gave birth in prison last month, one of her lawyers said yesterday.
Koeman signs for Saints
LONDON. — Ronald Koeman has signed a three-year deal to be Southampton’s new manager and faces an immediate battle to hold on to the club’s top players. Koeman (51) led…
SA platinum strike could be called off
JOHANNESBURG. — South Africa’s protracted platinum strike could be called off this week after trade union leaders responded positively to a wage offer by producers, a source close to the…
A World Cup without immigrants
RIO DE JANEIRO. — It’s not just morons throwing bananas on the field. Far-right political parties are gaining ground in France and the Netherlands. Most of Germany’s soccer hooligans are…
Kaymer no one-hit wonder
PINEHURST, United States. — Martin Kaymer proved to his friends and himself that he’s no one-hit wonder when it comes to winning major golf titles with a dominating four-day performance…
Kanyangarara impressed by rugby play
Mbachi Mutukula-Maregere Sports Reporter National Rugby League president Nody Kanyangarara says the quality of the game has improved compared to the previous years. Kanyangarara says the level of competition has…
Bev, Zoey clash in winter bash
Yeukai Karengezeka Arts Correspondent Popular raunchy dancers Beverly “Bev” Sibanda and Noleen “Zoey” Sifelani will once again clash at a winter bash dubbed “Official Dance Kick Off” tomorrow at the…
Undenge contests maintenance order
Prosper Dembedza Court Reporter Finance and Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr Samuel Undenge has refused to pay maintenance for the upkeep of his 18-year-old daughter Bongai, saying the court erred…