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London. — Gold inched up yesterday after a three-day losing streak, as the dollar’s ascent paused and uncertainty persisted over the timing of the first Federal Reserve rate increase in…
45 suspects in custody over ‘Boko Haram plot’
LAGOS. — Nigeria’s secret police have arrested and charged 45 suspects over an alleged Boko Haram plot to attack the country’s financial hub, Lagos, sources with knowledge of the matter…
All Blacks favourites
TWICKENHAM. — Form is on New Zealand’s side as they plot their game-plan against close neighbours and even closer rivals Australia in the Rugby World Cup final, and that eases…
Nzimande will not fall: Analysts
CAPE TOWN. — Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande will not fall. But his image and political standing have been dented by the ongoing student protests, an expert said yesterday. Political analyst Daniel…
RTGS transactions fall 18pc
The value of transactions processed through the RTGS system fell 18 percent to $3,3 billion in August while in tandem the volume of transactions also registered a decrease of 23,1…
34 killed, 212 injured in Afghan quake
KABUL. — Preliminary reports collected across Afghanistan confirmed that 34 were killed and 212 injured due to the earthquake that struck parts of the country yesterday, said Ismael Kawasi, spokesman…
POTRAZ to revise licensing system
Business Reporter— THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe has embarked on consultations to gather input towards a planned review of the licensing framework. The input is being sought from…
Blair concedes link between Iraq invasion and rise of ISIS
London — Britain’s ex-leader Tony Blair again apologised yesterday for certain aspects of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, adding there were “elements of truth” to the view it was connected…
Blair concedes link between Iraq invasion and rise of ISIS
London — Britain’s ex-leader Tony Blair again apologised yesterday for certain aspects of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, adding there were “elements of truth” to the view it was connected…
Israel and Jordan agree on Al-Aqsa Mosque surveillance
The United States says that Israel and Jordan have agreed on steps, including 24-hour video surveillance, to try and help end weeks of violence over a Jerusalem site holy to…