LONDON Aug 21 (Reuters) - Kevin Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. Last week, the 32-year-old Pietersen was dropped for the third and final test against South Africa at Lord's … [Read more...] about Cricket-No place for Pietersen in limited-overs squads
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Shoprite to spend $205 mln on Nigerian real estate
JOHANNESBURG Aug 21 (Reuters) - South Africa's Shoprite plants to spend up to 1.7 billion rand ($205 million) on securing new locations in Nigeria, its chief executive said on Tuesday, as Africa's top retailer ramps up sub-Saharan expansion. Whitey Basson made the comment following the release of the company's full-year results. Shares of Shoprite were up nearly 2 percent … [Read more...] about Shoprite to spend $205 mln on Nigerian real estate
BRIEF-Glencore says cash element of $3.2 bln Kazzinc deal could come down
LONDON Aug 21 (Reuters) - Glencore : * CEO says "no rush" on Xstrata deal, no intention to sell down current stake * CEO - if merger goes ahead will review group strategy on platinum, S.Africa situation "concerning" * CFO says cash element of long-awaited kazzinc deal could be reduced significantly © Thomson Reuters 2012 All … [Read more...] about BRIEF-Glencore says cash element of $3.2 bln Kazzinc deal could come down
UPDATE 1-Lonmin fears sackings could re-ignite S. Africa violence
* MPs hold memorial service for miners * Not enough workers at posts to resume ore production * Deadly precedent set in previous sackings By Sherilee Lakmidas JOHANNESBURG, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Platinum producer Lonmin fears that sacking 3,000 striking South African mine workers, who face a Tuesday deadline to report back to their posts, could lead to more … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Lonmin fears sackings could re-ignite S. Africa violence
UPDATE 4-Cricket-South Africa take number one spot from England
(Adds quotes) By Richard Sydenham LONDON Aug 20 (Reuters) - South Africa replaced England at the top of the world test rankings on Monday after defeating the home side by 51 runs at Lord's to win their three-test series 2-0. England, set a record 346 for victory, were dismissed for 294 after some plucky counter-attacking by Matt Prior (73), Jonny Bairstow (54), … [Read more...] about UPDATE 4-Cricket-South Africa take number one spot from England
