Covid-19 hits European clubs in the pocket
PARIS. — The Covid-19 pandemic has left Europe’s football clubs with a massive €7 billion euro-crater in their bank accounts, a UEFA report concluded yesterday. The virus-disrupted past two seasons,…
Gold, copper pause rally
Gold and copper edged lower after a three-day advance as the dollar climbed on poor risk sentiment driven by weak corporate earnings. European shares and US equity futures declined on…
Soaring world food prices add to surging cost of living
Global food prices jumped towards a record last month, further adding to the surging cost of living for consumers. The United Nations index of prices rose 1,1 percent in January,…
Shoprite has Pick n Pay on back foot
The Shoprite group is firing on all possible cylinders. Between July and December (technically January 2), it grew sales by 10 percent. Sales in its core South African supermarket business,…
Nadal still wants more
MADRID. — Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he is still not satisfied with his 21 Grand Slam titles following his historic triumph at the Australian Open tennis tournament. Nadal clinched…
Langer looking for extension as Australia coach
MELBOURNE. — Australia Test cricket captain Pat Cummins praised Justin Langer for doing a ’fantastic’ job as head coach but said it was only fair for Cricket Australia to conduct…
Man United after Pochettino
LONDON. — Manchester United are growing increasingly confident of appointing Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino as their permanent manager this summer. The Argentine is thought to be the number one…
Senegal to bank on experience in AFCON final
YAOUNDE. — Senegal’s experience of playing in the last African Cup of Nations final will be a “good asset” for them in Sunday’s title decider, said forward Sadio Mane. Senegal,…
Zvishavane mentally ill man acquitted of murdering mother
A 37-year old Zvishavane man who is mentally ill was recently acquitted of murdering his mother by the High Court on circuit in Gweru. High Court Judge Evangelista Kabasa who was…
NEW: Lady Cheetahs let their hair down
THE Lady Cheetahs were given a day to let their hair down and celebrate qualifying for the Africa Cup when the team was hosted for a special luncheon by kit sponsors Minerva on Thursday.











