Betting on biometrics to boost child vaccination rates
At a glance: Biometrics and children A large new trial will fingerprint children aged 1 to 5 to track vaccinations ...
JSE rises as market participants bet on more central bank stimulus
The JSE rose on Friday primarily on the back of gains recorded on the mining index as well as advances ...
Risk for Boks if Steyn required at pivot
Cape Town - Any early mishap to starting flyhalf Elton Jantjies might leave the Springboks vulnerable against Australia on Saturday ...
'Hell' of Japan fire that killed dozens at anime company
Details emerged on Friday of the horrifying blaze that ripped through a Japanese anime firm, killing dozens including people who ...
Frenchman to ref Boks v All Blacks at World Cup
Cape Town - The Springboks' pool matches at the Rugby World Cup will be handled exclusively by French and English ...
China Calls on US To 'Correct' Iran Sanctions
BEIJING - China urged Washington on Friday to "correct" sanctions imposed on Chinese companies accused of helping Iran acquire materials ...
Blast rocks factory in China's Henan province
Henan [China], July 19 (ANI): An explosion occurred at a factory in Sanmenxia City here on Friday evening, shattering doors ...
Etzebeth dismisses talk of 'B-team Boks'
Cape Town - Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth shrugged off any suggestion of a second string line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship ...
Oil pares steep weekly loss as US warship downs Iranian drone
Oil snapped four days of losses after an American warship downed an Iranian drone near the Strait of Hormuz, stoking ...
History suggests Boks will overpower Wallabies
Cape Town - Both sides are fielding new-look starting lineups with the 2019 World Cup in mind, but the Springboks ...
Dressel has sights set on rival Chalmers at Gwangju
Gwangju - American Caeleb Dressel said on Friday he was not aiming to top the remarkable seven world titles he ...
Australia's McDonald named Birmingham coach for The Hundred
London - Former Australia all-rounder Andrew McDonald was announced on Friday as head coach of the Birmingham-based team in the ...
SA Rugby launches anti-racism campaign
Cape Town - SA Rugby will officially launch a campaign against racism and all forms of discrimination during the Rugby ...
Elton can bury his Bok nightmare - expert
Cape Town - Elton Jantjies will harbour little affection for his last start for the Springboks on South African terrain.The ...
Fraud! Over 700 tickets for All Blacks-Springboks Test cancelled
Cape Town - Hundreds of fans could be turned away at next weekend's Rugby Championship Test between the All Blacks ...
Legends to help raise funds for Small's family
Cape Town - TheTo contribute to the fundraising initiative, SMS your name and message to 42303. R30 will be donated ...
Japan Summons S. Korean Envoy in Wartime Labor Dispute
TOKYO - Japan's foreign minister Friday summoned South Korea's ambassador and accused Seoul of violating international law by refusing to ...
Taiwan Says It Will Treat Hong Kong Asylum Seekers Humanely
TAIPEI - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen says she would follow "humanitarian principles" in dealing with asylum seekers from Hong Kong.Tsai ...
US-based body urges unity against religious persecution in Pak, Sudan
Washington D.C. [USA], July 19 (ANI): The rise of extremism and persecution of people based on faith and ethnicity is ...
Melbourne to continue host Australian Grand Prix until 2025
London [UK], July 19 (ANI): Melbourne will continue to host Australian Grand Prix until at least the end of 2025, ...
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