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Taylor, Ryder put NZ in charge

Centuries by Ross Taylor and Jesse Ryder in a record-breaking partnership brought New Zealand back under control after a shaky start on day one of the second Test against India today. At stumps New Zealand were 351-4, with Ryder not out on 137 and Taylor back in the pavilion

The Times - Sports News - on Mar 26, 2009, 11:22 am

Sidney Baloyi could be replacing Eric Myeni

The week of 23 March 2009 marks the last week of the much-anticipated radio reshuffling period, when programme managers are finalising their line-ups of the players who will be taking them into the period ahead. As it is to be expected most have been very discreet and have played their

Biz Community - Marketing News - on Mar 26, 2009, 11:19 am

Bulls look to stretch unbeaten run

The front-running Northern Bulls have New Zealand's Otago Highlanders in their sights in this weekend's Super 14 round.

Mail & Guardian - on Mar 26, 2009, 11:17 am

$5.3m to improve cassava nutrition

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has released $5.3 million to scientists at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture based in Nigeria to work on cassava-based recipes. The recipes hope to improve the nutrition and health of vulnerable groups - women, children under 5, and pregnant women.

AfricaNews.com - Sharing Views on Africa - on Mar 26, 2009, 11:10 am

Africa: Switzerland committed to agric

The Global financial meltdown will not compel Switzerland to cut funding for agricultural research in sub-Saharan Africa, the Switzerland Ambassador to Nigeria, Niger and Chad, Andreas Baum has said. He said his country believes in the fight against hunger and poverty hence would continue to fund the International Institute

AfricaNews.com - Sharing Views on Africa - on Mar 26, 2009, 11:03 am

Somalia minister injured in blast

MOGADISHU — Somali Interior Minister Abdukadir Ali Omar was wounded today in a roadside bomb attack in Mogadishu which killed 1 of his bodyguards and 2 civilians, an official and witnesses have said."He was targeted in a roadside bomb explosion. He sustained injuries but they are not too serious.

The Times - Africa - on Mar 26, 2009, 10:51 am

High praise from UEFA for South Africa's 2010 progress

The CEO of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa, Dr Danny Jordaan, on Thursday 25 March 2009 gave the Union of European Football (UEFA) Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, a comprehensive update on the country's preparedness to host the soccer showpiece. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Biz Community - Marketing News - on Mar 26, 2009, 10:49 am

Radebe announcement chaos

Talk Radio 702 declined to host the venue for an announcement by ANC policy head Jeff Radebe today as it was not of "major national importance" as originally believed.Radebe was billed to make an announcement of "national importance" at the station's Sandton office at around 10am.The station's Katy Katapodis

The Times - Breaking News - on Mar 26, 2009, 10:44 am

THE SCOOP!

BRITAIN’S Prince Harry wore a black wig to win back long-time love Chelsy Davy, with whom he split two months ago, UK tabloid the Daily Mail reported yesterday. The prince donned his unusual disguise to secretly woo his 23-year-old ex at a rave in London on Friday night and

The Times - Entertainment - on Mar 26, 2009, 10:44 am