The Scorpions are closing in on Jackie Selebi. Indications are that the elite unit’s investigation of the police National Commissioner, first highlighted by the Mail & Guardian a year ago, is coming to a head. Well-placed sources say they have received indications that charges may be levelled against Selebi soon.
A Zimbabwean magistrate’s court ruled this week that suspected mercenary Simon Mann, who is serving a four-year jail term for purchasing arms without a valid certificate, can be extradited to Equatorial Guinea to face trial on charges of plotting to overthrow the government there.
A reality for many South Africans is taking potentially dangerous public transport, with most travelling without any life insurance. Metropolitan Life now uses cellphone technology to bring insurance to those who had little access to it before. Just R10, coming off your phone’s airtime, gives you instant life insurance for six days.
Battered by winds in the waters off eastern Denmark, the picturesque island of Samsoe has broken free of its dependence on oil and gas and, thanks to devoted residents, is now powered solely by renewable energies. A former Viking stronghold with rolling hills, small villages and vast golden fields of rapeseed, Samsoe touts itself as a model to follow in the fight against global warming.
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Alcoa, the world’s largest aluminum company, said on Monday it would make a hostile bid for Canada’s Alcan, estimated at -billion, after talks between the rivals failed to lead to a deal. If successful, the bid of ,25 per share in cash and stock would create the the world’s largest producer of the metal.
In the inner sanctum of the ancient white-walled fortress, dozens of red-robed monks prayed by the light of butter lamps, as the incense swirled. A handful of Western tourists self-consciously shuffled in. With a deep throaty mumble, the older monks recited the ancient Buddhist scriptures laid out before them on the wooden floorboards, interrupted only by a blast on long trumpets.
Yahoo! on Thursday launched a web-based version of its free instant messaging service for internet users who want to stay connected while away from their home computers. The service lets people use the online search titan’s service from any internet-linked computer without needing to download or install software.
Everyone knows <i>Sunday Times</i> columnist David Bullard has enough vitriol to run a small vehicle for a month.
The national lottery licence is again the subject of court action as losing bidder Igwija Gaming seeks to obtain detailed information from the Lotteries Board about its decision-making process. The lottery has been suspended since the end of March, when Uthingo’s licence expired.