THE Umtata City Council, in a tough bid to recover R1,4-million in outstanding debts from the Bisho government, has cut electricity to government offices, schools and the University of Transkei (Unitra). Telecommunications giant Telkom also had its power cut for failing to pay a R450000 electricity bill. Council representative Sonwabo Mapoza added that water supply […]

ABOUT 600 leaders of chemical, energy and mine workers’ unions from around the world will meet in South Africa next month for a congress to be opened by President Thabo Mbeki. The International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers’ Unions (ICEM) congress will be held in the east coast city of Durban from […]

ZIMBABWE’s government will present its annual budget on Thursday to a restive population desperate for a solution to the country’s worst economic crisis since independence two decades ago. The country is struggling with record inflation of 69,7%, interest rates above 60%, formal sector unemployment at 50% and an unstable currency. Its public health system is […]

UNFASHIONABLE mid-table club Mbale Heroes won the Uganda FA Cup for the first time since 1976 when they defeated Lyantonde FC 3-0 on penalties after a goalless final. Mbale will represent Uganda in the 2000 African Cup Winners Cup having ended a stranglehold on domestic competitions by Kampala clubs SC Villa, Express and KCC.

FRENCH team manager Jo Maso on Tuesday slammed the citings system being used at the World Cup and hinted at an Anglo-Saxon conspiracy. Maso claimed justice was “operating at two different speeds” for players in the tournament. He pointed out that England flanker Lawrence Dallaglio punched winger Jonah Lomu in the head in the match […]

SPRINGBOK coach Nick Mallett says New Zealand are capable of thrashing any side at the World Cup and believes France’s management set-up has let them down. In a column on a rugby website, Mallett said the All Blacks, who fielded a reserve side for their 101-3 defeat of Italy in a group game last week, […]

BOOKMAKERS William Hill on Tuesday that the odds on World Cup favourites New Zealand have been cut to 2-5 from 1-2 after the end of the group stage. England (7-1) are now better-rated than defending champions South Africa (8-1) while Wales have been pushed out to 25-1 from 12-1 after their shock 38-31 defeat by […]

ANGOLAN government troops have seized control of the two central Angolan strongholds of Jonas Savimbi’s rebel movement Unita, Bailundo and Andulo, the government announced on Wednesday in a statement. Bailundo and Andulo, respectively about 600 and 700 kilometres southeast of Luanda, are key towns for Unita. “Bailundo and Andulo are in the hands of our […]

AS contractors rolled onto site on Tuesday to begin building Port Elizabeth’s massive R600-million beachfront casino and entertainment complex, the Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board announced the suspension of chief executive officer Malixole Gantsho for alleged financial mismanagement. The move is a sequel to the board’s rejection of Gantsho’s representations last Friday and a […]

ENGLAND beat Fiji 45-24 in the quarter-final play-off match at Twickenham on Wednesday to book a last-eight clash with World Cup holders South Africa in Paris. England, leading 21-3 at the interval, ran in two tries in each half to see off the Pacific islanders in a bruising physical encounter which saw several players leave […]