Boxing star cheats death

Tadious Manyepo Sports Reporter FORMER World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa champion Brendon “Boika” Denes is lucky to be alive after he was involved in a near-fatal accident in Mashava on…

Wolves agree £47m deal for Neves move to Saudi

LONDON. — Wolves have agreed a 55m euro (£47m) deal to sell captain Ruben Neves to Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal. The 26-year-old Portuguese midfielder Neves had a year left on…

Italy defeat Netherlands to finish third

AMSTERDAM. — Italy claimed the consolation bronze medals at the Nations League finals, and added to a disappointing week for hosts the Netherlands, as they edged the Dutch 3-2 in…

SA’s GDP growth to expand 0,3pc in 2023

South Africa’s economy will grow a modest 0,3 percent this year, softened by a mild contraction this quarter, but will gain just enough momentum in coming quarters to avoid a…

Rand gives up part of strong gains

After large gains throughout Wednesday, the rand retreated slightly after the US Federal Reserve indicated it expects more hikes this year. AFP reported that the US central bank, as expected,…

China takes next step in currency globalisation

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG. – China’s gradual internationalisation of its currency will shift to its next leg on Monday when about two dozen Chinese companies start trading in their home currency in…

Pitso Mosimane secures new job

ABU DHABI. — The United Arab Emirates club Al Wahda announced on Saturday that Pitso Mosimane would become the new head coach of the team following his departure from Saudi…

Murray bags second straight grasscourt title

LONDON. — Andy Murray ramped up his Wimbledon preparations by beating Arthur Cazaux in the Nottingham Open final yesterday to lift a second straight grass court title. The three-time Grand…

Kenya to shield more deposits amid banking threats

Kenya says it will raise the amount of bank deposits eligible for insurance protection as authorities seek to cover more savers from potential global disruptions in banking. And the Kenya…

Australia strike between the showers in first Ashes test

BIRMINGHAM. — The weather turned in Australia’s favour as England lost both openers in their second innings of the first Ashes test at Edgbaston yesterday. England were 28-2, a lead…

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