adminMonkeypox in Africa . . . why the continent is seeing an inequity in response
ABUJA. — As health authorities in Europe and elsewhere roll out vaccines and drugs to stamp out the biggest monkeypox outbreak beyond Africa, some doctors acknowledge an ugly reality. The…
For Bale, it was a dream come true
MADRID. – Gareth Bale has said his Real Madrid “dream became a reality” in a statement marking his departure from the Spanish giants. Bale’s spell with Real will end when…
SUPER RAFA ROARS
PARIS. – Rafael Nadal demonstrated once again why he is the greatest player in French Open history by beating long-time rival Novak Djokovic in a late-night thriller to reach the…
Thirty thousand fans for a game meant to be played in an empty stadium
LONDON. – England will play their Nations League group match against Hungary in Budapest on Saturday with at least 30 000 fans in attendance – even though the fixture is…
Shortage of oil refineries haunts Africa
Aliko Dangote’s oil refinery, under construction in Nigeria, is expected to be a game changer for Africa’s oil supply A shortage of oil refineries across sub-Saharan Africa coupled with soaring…
Glorious Worship redeems lost souls
Shingirirayi Mugodi PRAISE and worship duo, Glorious Worship, are destined for stars. Co-directed by the duo of Vimbai Zirebwa and Namibia-based songbird Mutsa Murairwa, the siblings have finally unveiled…
Has the time come for Cuban boxers to rule the world?
HAVANA. − “What is eight million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans?” That was the response of Cuba’s late, great Olympic champion Teofilo Stevenson each time he…
Teen tennis sensation says high school graduation tougher than French Open adventure
PARIS. − American teenager Coco Gauff says her recent high-school graduation was tougher than reaching the semi-finals of the French Open for the first time. The 18-year-old swept into the…
United confirm Pogba exit
MANCHESTER. – World Cup winner Paul Pogba will leave Manchester United on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of this month, the club have confirmed. France…
Rebel US$255m golf tour catches big fish
LONDON. – Australian sporting great Greg Norman has pulled off a major coup by signing former world No.1 Dustin Johnson to his Saudi-backed rebel golf league. Johnson, 37, who won…