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SYDNEY. — Tensions in the Middle East after the killing of a top Iranian general by the United States pushed an index of Asian shares off an 18-month high yesterday as investors pushed safe-haven gold near a seven-year high, and oil jumped to four-month peaks.
Rautenbach wags tail at Dakar Rally
ACE Zimbabwean motor rally driver Conrad Rautenbach was yesterday among three competitors from Southern Africa who stole the show during an exciting Day Two of the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
Police start profiling firearms
Police have started creating a record of the unique profile of every firearm in the country, as licences are issued or renewed, allowing them to eventually quickly identify the weapon used in any case under investigation.
First Lady continues spreading spirit of love
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has carried her spirit of spreading love to the needy and vulnerable into the New Year, this time giving the elderly in Norton, Mashonaland West Province, a share of her warmth.
Kenyan banks are takeover targets as external risks grow
The repeal of the interest rate cap on Kenyan bank loans is not enough to dispel the range of risks that the country’s financial sector faces.
Government warns against bogus equipment deal
Government has warned of fraudsters targeting ministers, legislators and senior civil servants enticing them to join a fake agricultural equipment deal which they claim is a partnership with the South African government.
Mosimane confirms interest in Musona
JOHANNESBURG. — Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has admitted the South African Premiership football champions are interested in signing former Kaizer Chiefs’ Zimbabwean striker Knowledge Musona.
Middle East tensions rattle markets
Oil prices surpassed $70 a barrel yesterday for the first time in more than three months as the US warned of increased threats to energy facilities in the Middle East, after the assassination of an Iranian general last week.
Klopp hails Minamino
LONDON. – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp described Takumi Minamino as “super and outstanding” after the Japanese international made his debut in the 1-0 FA Cup win over Everton on Sunday.
Trials of shame turn chaotic
THREE months after they were made to part with $150 each to take part in hyped football trials that had international scouts in attendance, players are fast losing faith in the whole process after organisers shifted goal posts.