adminZambia increases daily load shedding
LUSAKA. —Zambia’s State-owned power utility ZESCO Limited has increased hours of load shedding to twelve (12) hours daily with effect from January 4, 2023. In a statement, ZESCO said the…
Brazilian football legends under fire
SANTOS. — Some of Brazil’s best-known footballers have faced a furious backlash as fans and pundits questioned why they had failed to attend ceremonies bidding farewell to Pelé. Hundreds of…
Becker back to work
LONDON. — A month after his release from prison, Boris Becker will return as a consultant for Eurosport during the Australian Open tennis tournament, the first Grand Slam tournament of…
Long wait for Morocco
JOHANNESBURG. — FIFA World Cup history makers Morocco must wait until September for their next competitive match — a 2023 African Cup of Nations football qualifier in South Africa. The…
Caledonia pays dividend, eyes record production
GOLD miner Caledonia Mining said it is on course to meet its 2022 output targets after achieving successive record production during the first nine months of the year, the company said in a note to shareholders.
Solving water crisis key to climate action, sustainable development
The momentum from COP27 will carry us to next year’s UN 2023 Water Conference, the first of its kind since 1977 Water flows through all major global issues; from health…
Newcastle frustrate leaders Arsenal
LONDON. — Arsenal were held to a goalless stalemate by high-flying Newcastle on Tuesday night but still extended their lead to eight points at the top of the English Premier…
Al-Shabab claims deadly car bomb attack in Hiraan
Al-Shabab is claiming responsibility for two car bombs in Hiraan after it was pushed out of the region. Armed al-Shabab fighters ride on pickup trucks outside the capital Mogadishu. At…
Beijing raps ‘political’ rules for tourists
The Chinese government has suggested that travel restrictions imposed by several countries on Chinese arrivals are politically motivated — and has warned that it may retaliate.