China releases new videos, images from Mars
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) yesterday released new videos and images of the country’s Mars probe Tianwen-1 landing on and exploring the red planet.
Economic reforms in Sudan
Sudan will cut its government spending and increase social spending, the cabinet said on Saturday, after completing a raft of rapid economic reforms this month that threaten to compound pressures on the majority of the population. Earlier this month, Sudan fully removed subsidies on car petrol and diesel, and in February it devalued its currency and began a policy of a flexible managed float.
Austria scare gives Italian record breakers welcome wake-up call
By the end of the night, it was all smiles in the Italy camp. But behind the beaming grin of Federico Chiesa or the relieved expression of manager Roberto Mancini…
Migrant workers flee Dhaka ahead of Covid lockdown
Tens of thousands of migrant workers fled Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka yesterday on the eve of a tightened lockdown that will curtail most economic activity and confine people to their homes…
Beaumont leads host to emphatic eight-wicket win in Bristol
Tammy Beaumont and Nat Sciver helped England cruise to an eight-wicket win over India in the first one-day international in Bristol. Beaumont’s unbeaten 87 and a powerful 74 not out…
Tokyo 2020 eye tighter rules on arrivals
TOKYO 2020 could isolate and test people arriving at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, should anyone on their flight test positive for Covid-19. Tokyo 2020 Games delivery officer Hidemasa Nakamura…
Serena confirms she is not playing in delayed Olympics
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Serena Williams has confirmed she will not play in this summer’s delayed Tokyo Games. The 39-year-old American, who made her Games debut at Sydney in 2000,…
77 DRC medical specialists arrive
SEVENTY-SEVEN medical specialists from the Democratic Republic of Congo arrived in Harare yesterday on a three-year working programme which is expected to ease pressure on the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare.







