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Eddie Haywood Correspondent— At the close of 2016, Africa saw a dramatic surge in the number of US Special Operation forces deployed across the continent. Since 2006, the US military has…
ISIS claims New Year attack on Istanbul nightclub
Alex Lantier and Halil Celik Correspondent— Yesterday, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militia claimed a bloody terror attack on Istanbul’s Reina nightclub. Around 700 people were celebrating the…
FC Platinum extend Mapeza’s contract
Paul Mundandi Sports Reporter— PREMIERSHIP runners-up FC Platinum have thrown their full weight behind coach Norman Mapeza, handing the former Warriors gaffer a fresh two-year mandate to guide their team.
Rusty Serena wins
AUCKLAND. — Serena Williams overcame rust and a troublesome wind to launch her comeback from a four-month lay-off with a 6-3, 6-4 win over 69th-ranked Pauline Parmentier at the Auckland…
Afcon absentees
JOHANNESBURG. — Midfielders Sofiane Feghouli of Algeria and Hakim Ziyech of Morocco and striker Basem Morsy of Egypt will be notable absentees from the 2017 African Cup of Nations soccer…
Bitcoin breaks $1 000 mark
LONDON. – Given the past few days, it seems like 2017 could be a banner year for bitcoin. Bitcoin broke past $1 000 in value on its first day of…
Oliseh delighted
AMSTERDAM. — Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has revealed that getting a chance to manage Eerste Divisie (Dutch second division) club, Fortuna Sittard is “a good opportunity.”
Black Caps win
NAPIER. — Kane Williamson belted 73 off 55 balls as New Zealand cruised to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Twenty20 cricket match in Napier yesterday.
Volvo outsold in Sweden for first time since 1962
For the first time in 54 years, the best-selling car in Sweden is not a Volvo. The Volkswagen Golf knocked Volvo’s most popular luxury models off the throne in 2016, according…
Command Agric bails out thousands
Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Command Agriculture, a brainchild of the Government, has rescued thousands of farmers who would have failed to productively use their land this season owing to funding challenges.