Can Africa move away from aid to trade?
Carlos Lopes Contributor WHAT should it do to attract more private equity and how can it convert the illicit financial flows to funds for domestic resource mobilisation, climate change and…
Indian temple ‘purified’ after low-caste chief minister visits
PATNA, India – The government in India’s northern state of Bihar has ordered an investigation after reports that a Hindu temple was cleaned and its idols washed after a visit…
Zima ceremony moved
THE Zimbabwe Music Awards (Zima) ceremony that was meant to take place on Friday at the Harare International Conference Centre has been postponed to October 29 to allow awards chairman,…
Wenger wants to win
LONDON – Arsene Wenger has challenged Arsenal to kick-start their spluttering campaign with a crucial victory in tonight’s Champions League soccer clash against Turkish giants Galatasaray.
Herrera blow for Man United
Ander Herrera looks set for a few weeks on the sidelines after fracturing a rib in Manchester United’s win over West Ham on Saturday. The Spanish midfielder was replaced by…
South Sudan factions agree on federal system
Bahir Dar – Mediators say South Sudan’s warring factions have agreed on the installation of a federal system of government in South Sudan.
Waqar questions ICC chucking crackdown
KARACHI – Waqar Younis has questioned the timing of cricket authorities’ crackdown against chucking just months away from the World Cup, and suggested that rules on bowling actions be relaxed…
Boxing promoter Goossen dies
LOS ANGELES – Boxing promoter Dan Goossen, who handled some of the biggest names in the sport including Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather and Bernard Hopkins, died from liver cancer.




