England vs. South Africa Scoreboard Aug 29, 2008
Umpires, Nigel Llong, England, and Simon Taufel, Australia. Match referee: Rashan Mahanama, Sri Lanka. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
* World News Quick Take Aug 28, 2008
Judge Nigel Teare also made a declaration of falsehood against him, ghost writer Douglas Thompson and publisher John Blake Publishing. A declaration of falsehood formally recognizes that an allegation is incorrect. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hunt for lost journalists Aug 25, 2008
Nigel Brennan, 37, and a Canadian journalist, Amanda Lindhout, 27, were kidnapped on Saturday while on a visit to a refugee camp at Elasha, near the Somali capital of Mogadishu, Bloomberg reported ... Ms Statham said: "Knowing Nigel, I think he would be very together and the rock holding the group together. He's very level-headed and very street smart." ... "Nigel was a very professional person," Mr Bridger said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Gautrain strike over Aug 23, 2008
"The dispute between train coaches designer Union Carriage and striking metalworkers in Nigel has been provisionally resolved," it said in a statement on Thursday. About 400 Numsa workers downed tools for two weeks in a disagreement over management's refusal to give shop stewards time off and the engagement of a full-time shop steward. (iAfrica.com)
Kamikazi, Graves into BMX semi-finals at Beijing Olympics Aug 20, 2008
BRISBANE Lions veteran Nigel Lappin is being urged to consider coaching after yesterday confirming his immediate retirement. Rugby League. (The Australian)
Bull Shark: World's Deadliest Shark Aug 18, 2008
There's also our fearless host - an ebullient English ecologist named Nigel Marven. Borrowing liberally from the Jaws genre, you know you're in for a great ride when one of the experts guiding him in an apparently controlled setting gets mauled by a not-so-tame shark within the first five minutes of the show - and Nigel is not put off his game ... In this wholly sympathetic treatment of the bull shark - sharks have an "image problem", some of us think they are giant monsters searching for people... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Critical View Aug 18, 2008
There's also our fearless host - an ebullient English ecologist named Nigel Marven ... The proclivities of Nigel are also laid bare. (The Age, Australia)
Games Security, Algae Take Wind Out of Qingdao's Sails Jul 29, 2008
"People here are already talking of a missed Olympic opportunity," said Nigel Edwards, general manager of the four-star Copthorne Hotel, one of Qingdao's six official 2008 Games hotels. "The authorities have created a situation where no one comes, so they can control what happens. All they want to do is hold an incident-free Games. They really don't care about the financial aspect," said Edwards, who lobbied authorities successfully to scrap plans for a two-metre (6 feet) high electric fence... (Planet Ark, United States)
S.Africa 312-1 against England in cricket Test Jul 14, 2008
TV umpire: Nigel Llong (ENG). Match referee: Jeff Crowe (NZL). (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Wheelchair can't keep this surfer from the waves Jul 13, 2008
Front page news - newsjournalonline. SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2008. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Never forget how we created Robert Mugabe Jul 2, 2008
Nigel Wroe, Doncaster, Yorkshire. great, courageous article. (Times Online)
Read Indepth Article Jun 27, 2008
There are also new sharp-focus paintings by Nigel Mullins, paintings from movie-stills by Tanya Poole (joint winner Brett Kebble Art Award 2004), and a community-based performance by alt-pop artist Jacques Coetzer, recently completed on a residency in Scotland. Further participants are Johann van der Schijff (winner of 2 prestigious awards at the Dakar Biennal); Berco Wilsenach ABSA LATELIER winner 2005; Kudzanai Chiurai; Fahamu Pecou, Svea Josephy, Anthony Strack and Phillipe Bousquet. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Nokia to take control of Symbian Jun 25, 2008
According to Nigel Clifford, chief executive of Symbian, it could signal a sea-change in how the software platform is developed. "We're freeing up innovation - this is epoch-making. "Nothing like this has been put into the open-source community before. (BBC News -- Technology)
New Zealand v England Jun 13, 2008
Ref: Nigel Owens (Wales). SPONSORED LINKS. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
World whacked by whopping oil hike Jun 8, 2008
By Andy McSmith, Nigel Morris and Jerome Taylor. All around the world, in a multitude of ways, the soaring price of oil is hurting rich and poor alike. (Business Report, South Africa)
Millionaire Wynford Dore pulls plug on his dyslexia cure May 29, 2008
Nigel Hawkes, Health Editor. A company that promoted a miracle cure for dyslexia has gone into liquidation. (Times Online)
InBev purchase likely to whet appetites for beer mergers May 29, 2008
SABMiller spokesperson Nigel Fairbrass declined to comment on the company's possible transactions. BUSINESS SERVICES. (Business Report, South Africa)
Glut Drags On Sugar Price, Biofuel Key To Rebound May 28, 2008
(Reporting by David Brough; editing by Nigel Hunt). Story by David Brough. (Planet Ark, United States)
Construction sector is main BEE party pooper May 23, 2008
TWP chief executive Nigel Townshend said yesterday his company had sold 16 percent of its shares to Vunani Capital, with an option for the BEE firm to raise its stake to a minimum of 25. 1 percent. (Business Report, South Africa)
How MPs voted May 21, 2008
Page last updated at 07:18 GMT, Wednesday, 21 May 2008 08:18 UK. Attempts to reduce the 24-week limit for abortions have been defeated in the House of Commons. (BBC News -- UK)
Guesses for an extraordinary decade May 15, 2008
Nigel Macarthur, London, England. I predict there will be a tomorrow. (BBC News -- UK)
The full bull on the pilots May 2, 2008
If you could put any public figure on the hot seat, what would you ask him or her. Let us know, and we will get you an answer. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Europe's Food Supply Not At Risk From Biofuels EU Apr 15, 2008
(Editing by Nigel Hunt). Story by Jeremy Smith. (Planet Ark, United States)
Reinhardt Group Orders 287 Volvo Trucks Apr 11, 2008
Reinhardt Transport is based in Nigel, Johannesburg. The owner, Derick Reinhardt, has been operating in the bulk materials transportation business for more than 25 years. (BusinessWire)
David Hockney gives huge gift to the Tate Apr 9, 2008
By Nigel Reynolds, Arts CorrespondentLast Updated: 5:01pm BST 08/04/2008. David Hockney may leave a large number of his works to public collections on his death, he revealed as he announced the gift of the largest picture he has ever painted to the Tate galleries. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Kevin Rudd vows to make Australia a republic Apr 8, 2008
Posted by nigel thompson on April 8, 2008 4:04 AM. One of the traps, and your report falls into it, is that Australia would not be removing the British monarch, it would be removing the Australian monarch. (Telegraph.co.uk)
TV news stars celebrate life of 'bubbly' Carol Barnes Apr 1, 2008
Carol's ex-partner Denis MacShane, her son James and ex-husband Nigel Thomson led the gathering. They were also joined by actors Chris Ellison and Carol Cleveland. (Daily Mail)
Mansell says Hamilton is not on par with Woods Mar 22, 2008
LONDON: Former champion Nigel Mansell has hailed Lewis Hamilton as the F1 driver to beat while rejecting comparisons between the 23-year-old Briton and golfer Tiger Woods. I don't think he is like Tiger Woods at all, the 1992 champion, also a keen golfer, told Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton is no Tiger, says Mansell Mar 21, 2008
Former champion Nigel Mansell has hailed Lewis Hamilton as the Formula One driver to beat while rejecting comparisons between the 23-year-old Briton and golfer Tiger Woods. "I don't think he is like Tiger Woods at all," the 1992 champion, also a keen golfer, told Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper on Friday. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Gatland back with a vengeance Mar 8, 2008
Nigel Davies was Jenkins's attack coach. He took charge of the side for the friendly against South Africa last November but was not retained by Gatland and is now the Welsh Rugby Union's head of rugby development. (Guardian Unlimited)
Profile: Carol Barnes, the face of news who Mar 6, 2008
Her 17-year marriage to cameraman Nigel Thomson with whom she has a son, James, ended in 1998. Related Links. (Times Online)
Carol Barnes had been 'turning towards the light' again Mar 5, 2008
Her 17-year marriage to cameraman Nigel Thomson with whom she has a son, James, ended in 1998. But latterly her natural enthusiasm for life had started to prevail. (Times Online)
G4G Resources Signs Agreement to Partner With Iron Mineral Beneficiation Services (IMBS) (Proprietary) Ltd. for Technology to Convert Iron Ore Fines Into Iron and Steel Mar 3, 2008
The plant will be located in Nigel, Gauteng, South Africa and aims to produce 48,000 tonnes of Hot Briquetted Iron ("HBI") and 24,000 tonnes of ferrochrome per year, commencing in January 2009. Thereafter, a larger scale production plant with an initial capacity to produce a minimum of 500,000 tons of iron units per year will be commissioned in partnership with a large iron ore producer (see Industrial Development Corporation press release via the following link: ). (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Dollar gets pounded again Mar 2, 2008
"Consumers are spending more dollars, but the extra spending is being wiped out by higher prices. After adjusting for inflation, real spending was flat in January, for the second month in a row," said Nigel Gault, an economist at Global Insight. Economists said the price gains could temper the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting zeal, but Fed officials have signalled they are more concerned about slowing growth than inflationary risks at present. (Business Report, South Africa)
Prince Harry and the media: Your views Mar 1, 2008
LONDON, England (CNN) -- News that Britain's Prince Harry had been deployed to Afghanistan since December was kept secret by many news outlets for security reasons. A Web site broke the news blackout Thursday. (CNN -- International)
Sappi: from big boss to big bank Feb 26, 2008
And Nigel Rudd, appointed to the Sappi board in April 2006, is deputy chairman of Barclays. None of the other seven non-executive directors of Sappi appears to have connections with either Absa or Barclays. (Business Report, South Africa)
From tips to clicks restaurants try e-menus Feb 25, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. A woman orders a meal via a screen at her table in the Frame restaurant in Tel Aviv. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Eagles lift U.S. rugby Feb 11, 2008
"What we need to do is reverse that picture that's in your mind, that when I say rugby, you think of drinking, fighting, badly behaved, non-athletic footballers, to a game of fit guys playing in front of big crowds and a global TV audience," said Nigel Melville, a former English rugby star who's now the CEO of USA Rugby. "That's where the game is now.". (North County Times)
De Beers 2007 rough diamond sales dip Feb 8, 2008
Nigel Dickinson for The New York Times A 40-year old chemist by training, St. phane Urbain became the keeper of the bells of the Notre-Dame cathedral in 2005. (International Herald Tribune)
NHS closes its doors to foreign doctors Feb 7, 2008
Nigel Hawkes, Health Editor. Doctors from India, South Africa and other Commonwealth countries are to be barred from the NHS in an attempt to preserve health service jobs for British graduates. (Times Online)
Label makeover for 'health' snacks Feb 5, 2008
Nigel Sunley, a food technology consultant, said the non-essential foods list was a major concern for the food industry, which has made its submissions to the department of health. Sunley has been assisting the industry with its response. (Business Report, South Africa)
NZ back in the Hunt Jan 31, 2008
New Zealand have received a timely boost on the eve of the International Sevens tournament in Wellington with key playmaker Nigel Hunt cleared to play ... New Zealand squad for the NZI Sevens: Tomasi Cama (Manawatu), Edwin Cocker (Auckland), Israel Dagg (Hawke's Bay), DJ Forbes (Auckland, captain), Nigel Hunt (Wellington), Tafai Ioasa (Hawke's Bay), Solomon King (Bay of Plenty), Zar Lawrence (North Harbour), Lote Raikabula (Manawatu), Rene Ranger (Northland), Victor Vito (Wellington) and Steven... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cricket: Cricket: A master of deception and spin turns his talents to the poker table Jan 18, 2008
Golf is a popular choice; the former Formula One champion Nigel Mansell played a couple of tournaments as a professional. New Zealand rugby players have a disconcerting tendency to pitch up amid the very different, but still highly competitive, environment of the bowling green. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
MUSIC MAESTRO: After entertaining Cape Town recently, Elton John is rocking Joburg this weekend AFP Jan 18, 2008
But for all John's honky tonk piano hammering, Davey Johnstone's guitar soloing and drummer Nigel Olsson's mugging for the cameras, there's no escaping how polished and calculated it all sounds. The feeling is only reinforced by the encore: everyone disappears offstage without the usual fanfare, just so that they can return (punctually) two minutes later, because it's expected. (iAfrica.com)
Weather dents SABMiller sales in third quarter Jan 18, 2008
Company spokesperson Nigel Fairbrass said: "We continue to see good underlying economic conditions in our emerging markets, despite some pressure on consumer spending from higher food and energy prices and interest rates.". The brewer has said it faced twin pressures from investing in emerging markets as commodity costs rise. (Business Report, South Africa)
New Zealand beats Bangladesh by an innings and 137 runs Jan 15, 2008
Umpires: Nigel Llong, England, and Peter Parker, Australia. TV umpire: Evan Watkin, New Zealand. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Perkins' spit beats them all Jan 5, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Peter FitzsimonsJanuary 5, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Follow the Reader 2007: The rest of the world, from Bali to Scottish Highlands Dec 31, 2007
ELLEN and NIGEL TAVERNER. Half Moon Bay. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Crime and communes| Dec 24, 2007
Many property buyers are not aware of what a sectional title scheme is and what it entails to become an owner in such a scheme, agrees Nigel Petzer of Petzer, Du Toit ifho. Very different from freehold ownership, where a person owns the full title to an entire property, sectional title ownership entails buying a unit in a scheme. (iAfrica.com)
What's hot in Durbs| Dec 12, 2007
Contact Nigel King on 031 562 9423/082 5655 328. Where to take the Kids: uShaka Marine World Its Africas largest marine theme park spanning over 15 hectares of prime Durban beachfront. (iAfrica.com)
Ernst & Young names Santhara entrepreneur of the year Dec 5, 2007
The Masters Category Award recipient is Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin, the man behind the country's largest wholesaler MYDIN, while Nigel Lee Siew Tat of TechnoDex Bhd was named the Technology Category Award recipient. Datin Alicia Tiah of TA Enterprise Bhd received the Women's Category award. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
NZ win Sevens title Dec 2, 2007
But Neumi Nanuku back on the field after being sin-binned for shoulder charging Nigel Hunt launched the fightback with a kick and chase converted try. A minute later Vereniki Goneva dummied his way through some weak cover for another converted score and Fiji then romped straight back up field for Akuila Nawerecagi to touch down close to the posts and help make the score 26-21. (iAfrica.com)
South Africa coach quits on winning note against Wales Nov 26, 2007
Wales, in what was also their first match since their shock World Cup exit at the hands of Fiji and under caretaker coach Nigel Davies, ahead of the arrival of new permanent boss Warren Gatland next week, eventually got on the scoreboard on the stroke of half-time thanks to a record-breaking try from veteran back-row forward Colin Charvis. Davies, asked what Gatland would have seen from the Wales team during this match, replied: A huge amount of passion, endeavour and effort. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
White bows out with a win Nov 25, 2007
Wales are also changing coaches, though new man Warren Gatland does not take over until next week, and caretaker Nigel Davies said there were some positives for the New Zealander to take from the defeat. "What I saw was a huge amount passion, effort and endeavour," Davies said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
South Africa run Wales into submission Nov 25, 2007
But while it would be ridiculously hard to criticise Nigel Davies, the Welsh caretaker coach in his first and last game in charge, Wales were not sent out equipped to play this match. Their three lineout men, Ian Evans, Alun Wyn Jones and Jonathan Thomas, all played well individually, with Thomas especially having a splendid match. (Times Online)
Wales 12- 34 South Africa Nov 25, 2007
To go into this game with a caretaker coach in Nigel Davies sort of sums everything up. Welsh rugby is in limbo. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Plenty of work for Wales Nov 25, 2007
Caretaker Wales boss Nigel Davies, after what was both sides' first Test since the World Cup, praised his team's "passion and commitment" but such qualities ought to be a given at international level. South Africa, fielding nine of the side that started the World Cup final against England but most of whose team hadn't played any rugby at all since that 15-6 success in Paris in October 20, provided a lesson to their hosts in both defensive organisation and attacking ruthlessness. (iAfrica.com)
* Wales to face Springboks in a `very bizarre' match Nov 24, 2007
The words of Wales caretaker coach Nigel Davies regarding today's match against world champions South Africa at the Millennium Stadium sum up the feelings of many rugby followers. For the final act of the international game this year should surely have been South Africa's 15-6 World Cup final win over England last month. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jones withdraws from Wales squad Nov 23, 2007
"Ceri has been given a chance, its unfortunate that we will not have Stephen's experience to rely on from the bench, but Ceri is a seasoned professional himself and will not let us down if called upon," said acting head coach Nigel Davies in a statement. "He is probably the top kicker in Wales at the moment in terms of his accuracy and he can fit in at both flyhalf and centre. "With 34 caps to his name he has been an integral part of the Wales squad for some time now and we will have no... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wales, Boks seek meaning Nov 23, 2007
"It's very odd, it's very bizarre, there's no getting away from that." The words of Wales caretaker coach Nigel Davies regarding Saturday's match against world champions South Africa at the Millennium Stadium sum up the feelings of many rugby followers. For the final act of the international game this year should surely have been South Africa's 15-6 World Cup final win over England in October. (iAfrica.com)
* Davies brings `showpony' Henson in from the cold Nov 22, 2007
Gavin Henson is set to end his lengthy exile from Test rugby when Wales face world champions South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday with caretaker coach Nigel Davies convinced the Ospreys ace's current form lives up to the hype that has surrounded the midfielder's checkered career. Henson's inclusion in the 1st XV means the 25-year-old will be making his first international start for more than a year, and only his second full Wales appearance since the Six Nations Grand Slam-clinching victory over... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Boks field 9 RWC winners Nov 22, 2007
Wales caretaker coach Nigel Davies, who hands over to Warren Gatland next week, named his side on Tuesday for what will be the hosts' first Test since a 38-34 defeat at the hands of Fiji saw them fail to reach the World Cup quarterfinals a loss which led to the exit of former coach Gareth Jenkins. Ospreys centre Gavin Henson is now set to make his first Wales start for more than a year while Llanelli fullback Morgan Stoddart is the only debutant in the starting line-up. (iAfrica.com)
US recession fears rise in wake of job cuts Nov 22, 2007
"This was a lousy report," said Nigel Gault, an economist at Global Insight. The unemployment rate held steady last month at 4. (Business Report, South Africa)
White talks down England job Nov 21, 2007
"At this point, straight from the horse's mouth, I'd like some time off and my first priority is to finish off my tenure as national South Africa coach and then from next year see what opportunities come. "I don't want to take the first coaching job that comes about," said White who last month turned down the chance to become Wales's new coach. That position was filled by Kiwi former Ireland coach Warren Gatland, although caretaker boss Nigel Davies will be in charge this weekend. Fourie du... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Henson set for Bok return Nov 21, 2007
Ospreys centre Henson, controversially omitted from Wales's World Cup squad, has been recalled by caretaker coach Nigel Davies for this weekend's one off clash with the Springboks. Henson's last full Wales appearance was against Australia in November last year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
