Laís Fulgencio, Editor (South America) BRASILIA — The G3, created in 2003 by Brazil, India and South Africa as a forum for direct dialogue between nations with common interests, announced on Wednesday, September 25, a joint statement condemning the actions of espionage of the United States on Brazil and supporting the Brazilian proposal for a new “global governance of the Internet” to ensure data security. For the governments of India and South Africa, access […]
Joe Paley, Correspondent (Sport) Australia has dropped controversial opener David Warner for the upcoming limited overs leg of their tour of England. Warner, 26, who was painted as the pantomime villain before and during the recently concluded Ashes series, will be replaced by Aaron Finch at the top of the batting order for Australia. It is a decision that surprises many in the cricketing world, mostly because of the attacking instinct Warner offers in the […]
Yasmine Canga-Valles, Correspondent (Art) Paris — All over the world, badges, T-shirts, posters and all other kinds of artefacts bear the signature of one of the greatest pop artists/idols of the 20th century: Keith Haring (1958–1990). From April 19 until August 13, the Musée d’Art Moderne de la ville de Paris (MAM) and the CentQuatre pay a tribute to Haring’s oeuvre, offering a real insight into the unfamiliar political character of his work. The two […]
Joe Paley, Correspondent (Sport) Kumar Sangakkara smashed 169 from only 137 balls to give Sri Lanka the perfect start to their ODI series against South Africa in Colombo, winning by 180 runs. AB De Villiers’s side has no answer to Sangakkara, whose knock included 18 fours and six sixes. After making 66 from 91 balls, Sangakkara moved through the gears late on, smashing 103 from the last 46 balls he faced to drive Sri […]
Jennifer Ubah, Correspondent (Africa) PRETORIA — A new political party in South Africa called Agang has been founded to challenge South African President Jacob Zuma and his African National Congress (ANC). The party was founded by Dr. Mamphela Ramphele, one of South Africa’s most well-known women as she was partner to murdered anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko and the former managing director of the World Bank. Her aim — to end ANC rule. Mamphela Ramphele […]
Joe Paley, Correspondent (Sport) The ICC Champions trophy kicked off at the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff on Thursday with India entertaining South Africa. Batting first, India scored 331 with Shikhar Dhawan hitting 114, his maiden ODI century off just 94 balls. Without Dale Steyn, South Africa’s bowling attack lacked any kind of threat as Dhawan and Rohit Sharma put on 127 for the first wicket. After Sharma departed for 65, Dhawan was well supported by Virat Kohli […]
Joe Paley, Correspondent (Sport) JOHANNESBURG – Shahid Afridi rolled back the years on Saturday night as he struck a magnificent 88 for Pakistan against South Africa in Johannesburg. However Afridi’s innings failed to take Pakistan to victory as Hashim Amla and AB De Villiers scored centuries to put the hosts 2-1 in the series. Playing in pink clothing to promote breast cancer awareness, South Africa was made to bat first by Pakistan captain Misbah […]
Louice Tapper Jansson, Correspondent (Politics) ADDIS ABABA – Corruption and economic difficulties have long been frequent in sub-Saharan Africa. This is often blamed on bad leaders who cling to power for decades. However, the new leadership in some countries brings hope of change. It was in August last year when the Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi passed away, after more than 20 years in power – first as president and then as prime minister. He was […]
Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport) In the biggest shock of the last 8 cup favourites Ivory Coast were dumped out by in form Nigeria despite making an early second half comeback against the Super Eagles. Burkina Faso beat Togo to reach their first ever semi-final whilst hosts South Africa fell victim to Mali after a penalty shootout. And the cup dream was to be over for minnows Cape Verde, who were eliminated by Ghana. Despite […]
Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport) SOUTH AFRICA – In the last matches of the group stages, Cape Verde shocked the world by coming from behind to secure a place in the Quarter Finals in their first appearance in the tournament, beating Angola 2-1 at the death. Both teams started off lively, with Angola knowing that they needed a win if they were to secure a place in the final after two lacklustre performances earlier on […]
