adminHonda destroys flood-ravaged cars
Bangkok — Japanese automaker Honda yesterday began destroying more than 1 000 cars in Thailand to reassure customers that no vehicles damaged in the country’s recent flood crisis will ever be sold.
Zambia to introduce new metal exports guidelines
LUSAKA — Zambia’s new government will institute new guidelines for metals exports in the first quarter of 2012 that aim to enhance transparency in Africa’s largest copper producer, the minister of mines said yesterday.
Egypt urges G8 to help unlock promised aid
Cairo — Egypt’s prime minister appealed to Group of Eight countries on Monday to help unlock billions of dollars in aid promised in September but not yet delivered under an initiative to support countries of the Arab spring.
Nigeria spill contained — Shell
Lagos — Officials with Royal Dutch Shell PLC say they have contained the worst Nigeria offshore oil spill in more than a decade.
Fifa honours Iron Duke
ORLANDO Pirates chairman Irvin “Iron Duke” Khoza’s contribution to the development of soccer in Africa has been recognised by Fifa, who have asked him to serve on its football sub-committee.
The committee also comprises the likes of Brazilian great Pele, Roger Milla of Cameroon, Ghana’s Abedi Pele and Portuguese legend Eusebio.
Tendulkar falls short of historic century again
Sachin Tendulkar is still seeking a historic 100th international century after being dismissed 27 runs short on the second day of the first Test against Australia in Melbourne.
The India batsman was bowled by Peter Siddle in the last over of the day.
Redknapp plans exit for Pienaar
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp could offload midfield outcasts Niko Kranjcar and Steven Pienaar as he eyes fresh recruits in the January transfer window.
Injuries worry Evra
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra says the growing list of injuries at the club could hamper the champions’ title defence.
Chinese club eyes Drogba
Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande could be planning an audacious bid for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, after a rival club bought Nicolas Anelka, a report said yesterday.
Shanghai Shenhua this month announced the signing of Drogba’s former Chelsea teammate Anelka in the most high-profile deal yet for the scandal-plagued Chinese league.
Now Guangzhou Evergrande are looking to match Shanghai’s new firepower by possibly making an even more dramatic bid to bring Drogba to China, ahead of next year’s Asian Champions League, the Yangcheng Evening News said.
Khumbuyani has no regrets
By Noel Munzabwa
ONE of the rising soccer talents from the Midlands Province, Tapiwa Khumbuyani, does not regret leaving his childhood team Chapungu on a sojourn that took him to Caps United where he is now reaping the rewards of soccer success.