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Uefa praises 2010 progress

The chief executive officer of the 2010 Fifa World Cup Organising Committee South Africa, Dr Danny Jordaan, has given the Union of European Football (Uefa) Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, a comprehensive update on the country's preparedness to host the soccer showpiece.Thirteen of the coveted final 32 places in the

Lance gets a lucky break

After fracturing the world's most famous right collarbone this week, Lance Armstrong said: "It could have been worse."

Air cargo and passenger traffic fall in Feb: IATA

GENEVA — International air cargo traffic fell 22,1% in February compared to the same month a year ago, but the freight decline may have now found its floor, the airline industry body IATA said on Thursday. The number of passengers taking cross-border flights also fell 10,1% year-on-year in February,

Aspen Pharmacare still in talks

Africa’s biggest generic drug maker, Aspen Pharmacare, is still in unspecified talks that could affect its shares, it said. The statement came a day after people familiar with the situation told Reuters Britain’s GlaxoSmithKline plans to take a significant stake in Aspen.Aspen said in January it was in unspecified

Button: No pressure

Jenson Button says he doesn't feel the pressure of being an improbable favourite for the Australian F1 Grand Prix.

Tiger ready to roar

World number one Tiger Woods has confirmed he will play the HSBC Champions in China before heading to the Australian Masters.

Senior resignations at Nedbank

Nombulelo “Pinky” Moholi, Nedbank's group executive: strategy, marketing and corporate affairs, and Rob Shuter, managing executive of Nedbank Retail, have resigned from the group, it was announced this morning, Thursday, 26 March 2009. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Top awards for Federer

Swiss Roger Federer has earned the ATP Tour's Stefan Edberg sportsmanship award for a record fifth consecutive year.

Aquarius aims to raise R2.39bn

Aquarius Platinum, the world's fourth-largest platinum producer, on Thursday unveiled plans to raise a total of 2.39 billion rand, which would be used to position the company for its next phase of growth. The Southern African-focused platinum group metals (PGMs) producer plans to raise 1.74 billion rand through a

Hamilton rumours don't bother Massa

Felipe Massa says he would have no problem driving alongside Lewis Hamilton in a future Ferrari team amid speculation that the world champion may be looking to switch camps next season. Hamilton, 24, is into the second year of a five-year contract with McLaren, and has repeatedly said that

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