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THE 1980s cyberpunk novels that predicted today’s internet failed to conceive of anything as outlandish or contradictory as bitcoin: A digital currency that’s spent nowhere, a commodity that’s used for nothing, and a libertarian dream that’s effectively run by elites. Now, after its 66% price drop from December highs, comes…
YES, money’s too tight to mention, but it’s Sunday, the long weekend stretches ahead, and I’m hungry. And because I notice that Veldemeers Cafe in Arundel Village is advertising a new menu, I book a table for two, on the verandah, please, with a view of the flowering shrubs in…
Former Cameroon captain Samuel Eto’o has signed for Qatar Sports Club. The Qatari top-flight club announced the signing on their Twitter account, saying they would hold a “press conference to present the international star Samuel Eto’o” on Tuesday. The 37-year-old moves to Qatar after leaving Turkish club Konyaspor by mutual consent earlier…
Soul singer Aretha Franklin is seriously ill and her family has gathered with her, according to a person who is close to the star. The source, who spoke to Associated Press on condition of anonymity, did not provide any more details. It has since emerged that she is “surrounded by…
Wrestler Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart – the tag-team partner of Bret “Hitman” Hart has died at the age of 63. Neidhart’s ginger goatee beard and pink trousers made him instantly recognisable to fans in the 1980s. “The Hart Foundation” – which featured Neidhart and brother-in-law Bret Hart – won two…
SUSPENSION of trading on CFI Holdings (CFI) shares on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has not yet been lifted because the company has failed to rectify breach of listing rules, an official has said. CFI was suspended in January this year for three months largely to allow the agro-concern to…
LAST November, when news spread through Harare that Robert Mugabe had resigned after 37 years of misrule, joyous crowds poured on to the streets of the Zimbabwean capital. They cheered, sang and even embraced the soldiers whose intervention had forced the departure of the ageing autocrat. These scenes convinced many overseas that…
SuperSport United coach Kaitano Tembo was proud of his charges after they overcame Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 quarter-finals. The Tshwane outfit advance to the MTN8 semi-final s after seeing off the Buccaneers 4-3 on penalties on Saturday evening at the Orlando Stadium. “I think, I’m really proud of the…
Unseeded youngster Stefanos Tsitsipas saved a match point before beating Kevin Anderson to set up a final against Rafael Nadal at the Rogers Cup. The Greek, who turns 20 on the day of Sunday’s final in Toronto, overcame the South African 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 7-6 (9-7). The world number 27…
Paul Pogba said he needs to be happy to perform at his best for Manchester United, adding that he would be fined if he spoke his true feelings. The midfielder, 25, won the World Cup with France in the summer and scored in United’s 2-1 win over Leicester in Friday’s…