One such example is Pakistan, where the head of state has always been a patron of the cricket board and has, in the past, appointed members directly to the board and recently decreed a complete overhaul of the domestic game. That has not invited the ICC scrutiny and neither has the role of the Indian government in the cricket-field impasse between India and Pakistan. … [Read more...] about Explainer – What South Africa’s cricket crisis is all about
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Why South Africa may face international cricket ban
South Africa cricket is facing an unprecedented crisis after the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) - a central government body - suspended the board of Cricket South Africa (CSA) for one month as it investigates "many instances of maladministration and malpractice" in the crisis-ridden organisation. … [Read more...] about Why South Africa may face international cricket ban
In Africa, concerns over rising police brutality
From Soweto to Nairobi, police brutality cases are on the rise, and citizens are outraged and feel abandoned. Police brutality has become a hot topic globally, with activists and organizations regularly staging demonstrations. In some African countries, violence meted out by security officers worsened after governments imposed curfews to contain the spread of COVID-19. … [Read more...] about In Africa, concerns over rising police brutality
UPDATE 2-South Africa’s Implats earnings up nearly 400% on weak rand, costly metal
“If we can’t find growth opportunities that would add incremental value, the bulk of the cash then would be returned to shareholders,” Chief Financial Officer Meroonisha Kerber said, adding that it could be through a special dividend, increased dividends or share buy-backs. … [Read more...] about UPDATE 2-South Africa’s Implats earnings up nearly 400% on weak rand, costly metal
‘Worse than Robert Mugabe’: Zimbabwe Journalist Jailed for Corruption Probe Speaks Out
Chin’ono noted that his research revealed that the administrator of the shell company in Namibia was someone close to Mnangagwa, and the Namibian government verified to Chin’ono that the company had no known activities in the country and had never paid taxes. In response, both the Mnangagwa family and the company issued statements denying that they had ties to each other, but, Chin’ono revealed, the letters appeared to be written by the same person. … [Read more...] about ‘Worse than Robert Mugabe’: Zimbabwe Journalist Jailed for Corruption Probe Speaks Out
