Cavani banned three games over Instagram post
Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani has been given a three-match ban and a £100 000 fine for a social media post containing a Spanish phrase that is offensive in some contexts.…
Bitcoin faces US$600bn catalyst
The Bitcoin price has seen a stunning rally throughout 2020, rising from US$3 600 in March to over US$19 000 in December. In the longer term, JPMorgan JPM +0,7 percent…
Finding Reebok’s US$2,4bn buyer
By Joseph Pompliano After buying Reebok for $3,8 billion in 2005, Adidas has continuously written down its book value since — all the way to $995 million in 2019. But…
Directors’ Dealings: Valela ups stake in Delta
Business Writer Delta Corporation’s financial director Mathongonolo Mothibedi Valela recently upped his stake in Delta, a move market watchers say is a good signal of things to come. On the…
Ponel Youth Soccer Academy to appoint executive this year
Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter RECENTLY established Ponel Youth Soccer Academy (PYSA) has set its sights on appointing an executive early this year in compliance with Fifa statutes. PYSA founding member…
Monetising natural gas must bind Africa’s energy sector
FOR many years Mozambique has been pursuing ambitions to become a global natural gas exporter. The country has struggled to generate enough energy for its domestic market. We are now…
Tesla: Soaring share price creates army of ‘Teslanaires’
Shares in Elon Musk’s electric car firm have risen more than 700 percent during 2020 to become the world’s most valuable car company. But it’s been a roller-coaster ride for…
Chippa United withdraw controversial Eymael appointment
CAPE TOWN — Chippa United have withdrawn the appointment of Luc Eymael as head coach after widespread criticism on Wednesday. The Port Elizabeth-based club on Wednesday said in a statement…
Why Africa’s COVID-19 Outbreak Hasn’t Been as Bad as Everyone Feared
Aryn Baker When COVID-19 initially blazed through Asia, Europe and then the United States, global public health experts worried that it could be catastrophic for Africa, with its crowded cities,…
When your company has to say sorry, here’s how to do it right
It’s lockdown redux, so companies are again apologizing to customers for delays, closures, and unavailable services. Most do it terribly. A much-utilized apology fail is “We missed the mark,” used…










