adminSA building industry in line for more state support
South Africa’s government is planning more measures to bolster its ailing building industry after banning the use of imported cement on state construction projects. “Government is undertaking research across a…
Is Khama Billiat ready to turn the corner for Kaizer Chiefs?
JOHANNESBURG. — Kaizer Chiefs’ Zimbabwean attacker Khama Billiat, together with his former Mamelodi Sundowns teammate Keagan Dolly, spearheaded Amakhosi’s 4-0 win over Chippa United in the South African Dstv Premiership…
Tanzania ex-official jailed for armed robbery
An influential former government official has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in Tanzania, for robbing a businessman of more than $1 200 (£870).
Zambian star makes English Premiership history
LEICESTER. — Zambia international Patson Daka made his English Premier League football history after finding the back of the net against Manchester United on Saturday. Daka was introduced in the…
Is Solskjaer up to the job?
By Phil McNulty Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looked a manager running only on the fumes of dwindling goodwill as he made his way to Manchester United’s supporters after a shambolic 4-2…
Salah is the best player in the world at the moment
LONDON. — End the debate. Seriously. There isn’t one any more. Mohamed Salah is the best football player in the world right now. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have defined…
Africa’s Covid-19 cases surpass 8.42 million
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 8 420 043 as of last Saturday afternoon, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.
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Bulawayo City hold Bosso
Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter Bulawayo City 0-0 Highlanders HIGHLANDERS will face FC Platinum at Mandava Stadium in the quarter-finals of the Chibuku Super Cup after drawing with Bulawayo City…
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How a massacre of Algerians in Paris was covered up
“It was a miracle I was not thrown into the Seine,” Algerian Hocine Hakem recalled about an infamous but little-known massacre in the French capital 60 years ago. Around 30,000…
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MP murder suspect held under Terrorism Act
The man arrested by police following the killing of the MP Sir David Amess has been named as Ali Harbi Ali. The 25-year-old is being held under the Terrorism Act…