The pace-setting Crusaders will be boosted on Friday by the first Super Rugby appearance of the year by captain Richie McCaw.
Kaizer Chiefs ended their five-match PSL draw streak by beating SuperSport United 2-0 at FNB Stadium on Wednesday night.
Morocco’s anti-trust body will be wholly independent before September to enforce transparency in the award of public procurements and licences.
India and Pakistan have agreed to resume direct sporting ties, including cricket games, which were frozen after the 2008 Mumbai attacks, reports say.
Swaziland’s pro-democracy campaigners are urging determination in the face of police who used violence to put down demonstrations this week.
Japan Prime Minister Naoto Kan was called on to quit over his handling of the country’s natural calamities and a nuclear crisis on Thursday.
Applicants appear to be downscaling as well as relocating — mainly to Cape Town.
Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara has promised to quickly restore security and prosperity to a nation broken by civil war.
Schalke 04 will face English giants Manchester United in the semifinals of the Champions League after beating holders Inter Milan 2-1 on Wednesday.
Kobe Bryant has been fined $100 000 by the NBA for using a derogatory gay term in frustration over a referee’s call.