SA beefs staff at border to clear congestion

Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau South Africa has deployed more immigration officers to Beitbridge Border Post to match the efficiency of the new improved border post on the Zimbabwean side and…

Cummins leads race for IPL auction

Some of the world’s top cricketers will go under the hammer in Dubai today in the next auction for the lucrative Indian Premier League. Players can start the bidding for…

Trevor Noah returning as Grammy Awards host for fourth time

Trevor Noah is returning to host the Grammy Awards again next year. The former “Daily Show” presenter confirmed he will be back at the helm of the annual ceremony —…

Why the US can’t ever say no to Israel

December 8, 2023, is a day that will live in infamy. The United States made history of the worst kind by using its permanent seat on the UN Security Council…

Final-day glory at Global Esports Games

RIYADH. — The Riyadh 2023 Global Esports Games concluded this weekend with three nations securing hard-fought victories in the flagship multi-title competition. The final day of the tournament on Saturday…

Sevilla name new manager

Sevilla have appointed Quique Sanchez Flores as their new manager to replace Diego Alonso, the LaLiga club said yesterday, becoming their third coach of the season. Flores last managed Getafe,…

Holders City get easy draw

NYON, Switzerland. — Holders Manchester City will take on FC Copenhagen in the last 16 of the Champions League while Spanish heavyweights Barcelona will face Napoli as yesterday’s draw in…

Falling currencies slow East Africa economies

East African economies face a decline in the value of goods and services produced in 12 months to December 31, 2023, a new report said, citing a challenging macroeconomic environment…

Civilians may not wear military uniforms

The Herald, December 19,1980 With the introduction of a new camouflage uniform, it has been decided to ban the wearing of any military uniform by civilians and by soldiers off…

Zahara’s body arrives in East London

JOHANNESBURG. — The body of award-winning South African singer Bulelwa “Zahara” Mkuthukana arrived in her hometown East London on Sunday after she died on December 11, weeks after being hospitalised.…