LVG in a tight spot

BOURNEMOUTH. – Louis van Gaal admits Manchester United must bounce back immediately from defeat at Bournemouth if they are to retain any hope of challenging for the English Premier League…

Situations vacant: Arts for the climate

Stanely Mushava Literature Today When the Apollo mission landed the first crew on the moon in 1969, founding Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere was not among the cheering spectators. “While they were…

Pellegrini hails Man City

MANCHESTER .- Manuel Pellegrini believes Manchester City showed the spirit they will need to maintain their English Premier League soccer title challenge after securing a late 2-1 win over Swansea. Pellegrini’s…

Boxing unites foes

BANGUI.- Panting, his red singlet drenched in sweat, he pauses to catch his breath. Ngassima (18) has taken a few blows in the ring today, he even lost his round but…

WikiLeaks’ founder to be questioned over sexual assault

QUITO. — Ecuador and Sweden have signed a pact that would allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be questioned by Swedish authorities at Ecuador’s embassy in London where he has…

Afforestation projects up…as deforestation proves unstoppable

Jeffrey Gogo Climate Story THE Sustainable Afforestation Association (SAA) is on course completing a total 8 000 hectares of new eucalyptus plantations in just three years, in a massive private-sector…

Mistakes cost Barca

BARCELONA.- Angry Barcelona coach Luis Enrique blamed stupid mistakes after the Spanish La Liga soccer pacesetters threw away a two goal lead to draw 2-2 at home to Deportivo La…

Arsenal back on top as Villa capitulate

Arsenal ended a good week by going top of the Premier League courtesy of a win at Aston Villa that leaves Remi Garde’s side further adrift at the bottom. The Gunners,…

COP21 agrees on climate deal

Innocent Ruwende Senior Reporter Negotiators at the Conference of Parties 21 in Paris, France have agreed on a deal to slow down climate change, but African countries are not happy…

Seeking solace in hurt, death

Viola Allo Correspondent Book Title : Ways of Dying Author : Zakes Mda Reviewed by : Viola Allo A young man sets out from his home village in South Africa on…

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