The killing in Kenya of an outspoken Pakistani journalist was a “planned assassination,” a team of Pakistani investigators said in a report released Wednesday (November 7). This comes weeks after the mysterious slaying triggered condemnations and calls for an independent probe. Meanwhile, Islamabad police charged two Pakistani businessmen living in …
Read More »New Peru President Sworn In, Predecessor Castillo Arrested
Peru swore in a new president on Wednesday after a day of political drama that saw leftist leader Pedro Castillo arrested after his ousting from office in an impeachment trial following his last-ditch bid to cling to power by dissolving Congress. Ignoring Castillo’s attempt to shut down the legislature by …
Read More »Umar Patek: Anger & Fear In Australia As Bali Bomber Freed
After the deadly bombings on two Bali nightclubs in 2002, some survivors say they got a “life sentence”. “My life changed forever,” Australian man Andrew Csabi told the BBC. On Wednesday, the man who crafted the bombs that killed Mr Csabi’s friends and left him a double amputee was freed …
Read More »Germany To Stick With Flick Despite Dismal World Cup Performance
Germany coach Hansi Flick will remain in his position despite his side’s dismal performance at the 2022 World Cup, the country’s federation (the DFB) said on Wednesday. Flick and team director Oliver Bierhoff were widely criticised after their second consecutive group-stage exit at a World Cup in Qatar. Gemeinsam haben …
Read More »Nakamba Facilitates Euro Trials For Starlets
Warriors midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has revealed that two players who excelled during the inaugural edition of the Marvelous Nakamba Foundation (MNF) Under-17 football tournament will attend trials at yet-to-be named European clubs. Mutare-based Majesa Academy were crowned the winners of the inaugural MNF Under-17 football tournament after beating Highlanders 2-1 …
Read More »Pope Could Keep Wicket Again In Second Test
England are considering sticking with Ollie Pope behind the stumps for the second Test against Pakistan in Multan starting on Friday. If Pope keeps the gloves, it will make room for fit-again paceman Mark Wood. Pope stood in for the ill Ben Foakes for the thrilling first Test, which England …
Read More »Zim Cricket Announces New T10 Competition
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has sealed a deal with United Arab Emirates-based Mulk International to launch a new franchise-based T10 league scheduled to start in March next year. Mulk Holdings, a multinational conglomerate with diversified business interests was recently commissioned by the Zimbabwe government to build a US$500 000 Cyber City, …
Read More »Qatar World Cup Had ‘Best Group Stage Ever’: FIFA Boss
The 2022 World Cup has brought the traditional share of strong emotions and footage of supporters from different nationalities coming together to celebrate unprecedented feats at the biggest footabl tournament. FIFA president Infantino praised the group and historic knock-out phase: “Put very simply and very clearly, this has been the …
Read More »Trump Organisation Found Guilty Of Tax Crimes After New York Trial
Former US President Donald Trump’s family real estate company has been found guilty of tax crimes. The Trump Organization was convicted on all counts on Tuesday after two days of jury deliberations in New York. The business is synonymous with the former president, but neither Mr Trump nor his family …
Read More »Ex-ZIFA Boss Urges Parking Of Proposed Division One Football League
Former ZIFA acting president Vincent Pamire has called on football authorities to park the proposed National Division One League saying the country’s economy was not yet ready to support the ambitious project. The veteran football administrator, who was in charge of ZIFA when the country’s senior men’s football squad won …
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