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S Africa's finance minister quits over Gupta scandal
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], Oct 10 (ANI): South African finance minister Nhlanhla Nene has stepped down from his post and his resignation was accepted by President Cyril Ramaphosa "in the interests of good governance."
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Australia field 3 Test debutants against Pakistan
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 6 (ANI): Donning the whites for the first time after the ball-tampering fiasco in South Africa in March this year, all eyes will be on a revamped Australian side that will be without the services of banned batsmen Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, as well
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FIFA suspends Sierre Leone FA over "government interference"
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Zurich [Swaitzerland], Oct 06 (ANI): The Bureau of the FIFA Council on Friday suspended Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) with immediate effect owing to what the governing body of world football claims to be "government interference."
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India hopes to boost bilateral trade through India-West Africa Regional Co
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Abuja [Nigeria], Oct 5 (ANI/NAN): Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Nagabhushana Reddy, said on Friday that the bilateral trade between India and Nigeria would be strengthened through the India-West Africa Regional Conclave.
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Russia-India trade up by 20%, continues to grow: Putin
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 5 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia and India intend to increase coordination, including in the United Nations, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the G20, as well as in the fight against terrorism, Russian Presid
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UNESCO MGIEP launched International Youth Campaign on Kindness
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 04 (ANI/Newsvoir): The global launch of UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development's (MGIEP) campaign witnessed mass participation from youth in four countries - South Africa, India, Pakistan and Mexico, where UNESCO MGIEP's I
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Kohli wants to set benchmark before 2019 WC
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Rajkot (Gujarat), [India], Oct 3 (ANI): Feeling rejuvenated after shredding mental and physical fatigue in two recent tours to South Africa and England, Indian skipper Virat Kohli is adamant on setting a benchmark ahead of the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
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Really helps having Steyn in the team: Lungi Ngidi
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Capetown [South Africa], Oct 1 (ANI): South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi said the presence of veteran pacer Dale Steyn in the team is always helpful, as being a senior player, he is never short of bowling tips.
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Merck Foundation launches song to raise awareness about male infertility
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai [India], Oct 1 (ANI-BusinessWireIndia): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, launched a song "Life is Bigger" to break the stigma around infertility in Africa and rest of the world. The song is a part of 'Merck More than a Mother' community awareness campaign
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Army inflicts heavy casualties on Boko Haram
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Maiduguri [Nigeria], Sept 27 (NAN/ANI): The Nigerian Army inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram when they attacked the Garshigar community of Mobar Local Government Area in Borno on Wednesday.
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Injured Amla replaced by Dean Elgar for Proteas Zimbabwe tour
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Capetown [South Africa], Sep 25 (ANI): South African player Dean Elgar has replaced injured batsman Hashim Amla in the national ODI squad for their upcoming three-match series against Zimbabwe.
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Wayne Parnell parted ways with Cape Cobras
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Capetown [South Africa], Sep 25 (ANI): After having served franchise cricket team, Cape Cobras for over three years, South Africa all-rounder Wayne Parnell has ended his stint with the squad.
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