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The dollar rebounded yesterday after huge losses against the yen and the euro, as investors turned hopeful that policymakers would introduce co-ordinated stimulus to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Barca match for closed doors
BARCELONA. — Barcelona’s Champions League football round of 16 return match against Napoli scheduled for March 18 has been ordered to be played behind closed doors because of the coronavirus outbreak, both clubs announced yesterday.
Rwanda suspend all international sports engagements
KIGALI. — Rwanda’s decision to suspend all participation in international games played outside the country for now, in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, could lead the way for a number of African countries to take a similar stance.
Judgment reserved in Moyo vs Old Mutual case
The South African High Court in Johannesburg yesterday reserved judgment in an urgent bid by former Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo to stop the company from hiring a permanent replacement for him — this pending an application for leave to appeal an earlier ruling, which found that his dismissal was lawful.
Kariba market facelift to cost $120 000
KARIBA Municipality has set aside $120 000 from the funds it got under devolution to spruce up the Nyamhunga vegetable market and flea market.
SA tourism sector tackles coronavirus impact
Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane called an emergency meeting with industry bosses and national agency South Africa Tourism (SAT) in Sandton on Monday to galvanise the sector in working together as the coronavirus outbreak rocks the global tourism industry.
Market collapse reshapes richest rankings
The wealth destruction caused by yesterday’s market collapse is reshaping the ranks of the world’s richest people.
Africa Magic to honour outstanding filmmaker
A new film-making category has been included in the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, the seventh annual ceremony to be held this weekend.
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Norris expects Hamilton, Verstappen to fight for 2020 title
McLaren driver Lando Norris says he is expecting Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen to battle it out for the Formula One championship in the upcoming season. Verstappen could well prove…
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Mayweather ‘very interested’ in buying Newcastle United
Boxing legend Floyd “Money” Mayweather has expressed interest in buying a majority share of English Premiership side Newcastle United. The undefeated five-weight former world champion jokingly teased, while speaking at…