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WhatsApp out to make money from business messages

By AFP01-08-2018 20:33

Facebook on Wednesday set out to make money from WhatsApp with a scheme to connect businesses with customers via the smartphone messaging service. Facebook said it has been testing a “WhatsApp Business” tool for months with more than 90 companies including Uber and Singapore Airlines. “We’re introducing a solution for businesses that require more powerful […]

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United Nations calls on Zimbabwe to reject violence

By AFP01-08-2018 20:22

The United Nations on Wednesday urged Zimbabwe’s political leaders and Zimbabweans to reject any form of violence after troops opened fire on opposition demonstrators protesting election results. At least one protester was killed in the violence that erupted two days after Zimbabwe’s first parliamentary and presidential elections since Robert Mugabe was forced out of the […]

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Cricket

De Kock steers South Africa to 2-0 lead in Sri Lanka

By AFP01-08-2018 19:07

Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock hit an attacking 87 to guide South Africa to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second one-day international in Dambulla on Wednesday. Chasing 245 for victory, the visitors rode on a 91-run opening partnership between de Kock and Hashim Amla, who scored 43, to achieve their target with more […]

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Soccer

Transfer news: The five most eye-catching deals so far

By AFP31-07-2018 12:43

With Europe’s top clubs preparing for the start of the new season, there have already been several headline-grabbing moves in the transfer market, including Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning switch to Juventus and the arrival of Gianluigi Buffon in France.