IF WORKERS in the steel industry, say, were to go on strike tomorrow, their employers would probably be delighted. A strike would be just the thing to save on wage costs and to reduce stocks: in commodity industries such as

THE construction industry strike looked set to go into a third day last night, despite top-level talks brokered by Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana yesterday.

With South Africa's national soccer symbol the vuvuzela under siege, local manufacturers say any decision to ban the instrument during 2010 games would stifle a growing industry and lead to job losses.

The recent suggestion by the former Super Eagles winger, Adokie Amiesimaka to recall former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha to the Eagles camp for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa continues to generate different reactions from the public.

Former coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu has called on Nigerians to allow the players and coaches an atmosphere of peace an tranquility to prosecute the 2010 World Cup/African Nations Cup campaigns to a logical end.

HIBS have lost their two biggest assets in the space of two weeks, with club captain Rob Jones departing to Scunthorpe United yesterday in a deal worth up to £500,000 just a

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Graeme Smith has become the third senior player to leave Rangers this summer after joining newly-promoted St Johnstone.

JUVENTUS striker David Trezeguet's agent is unaware of any offer for the player from Rangers.

Former Rangers midfielder Charlie Miller is relishing the opportunity to get one over on old rivals Celtic this weekend when he lines up against the Hoops for Brisbane Roar.

Arsenal could yet beat Juventus in the race to sign Felipe Melo from Serie A side Fiorentina after Viola sporting director Pantaleo Corvino revealed that he will speak with Gunners manager Arsene Wenger regarding the midfielder.

AS Roma's Montenegro international forward Mirko Vucinic has again reiterated his desire to remain in the eternal city despite reported interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Manchester United are preparing to offer Atlético Madrid £17.1m, plus Bulgarian International Striker Dimitar Berbatov for the transfer of Argentinian international striker Sergio Aguero, reports Spanish daily AS.

Leeds United have rejected two bids from Premiership clubs for England Under-21 international midfielder Fabian Delph. The 19-year-old's future has been the source of intense speculation within the last year following sparkling displays for the Elland Road side.

Real Madrid's Dutch international striker and Manchester United target Klaas Jan Huntelaar will return to the Bernabau to demand answers from Los Blancos regarding his future. It is thought that the former Ajax hitman, who moved from his homeland to

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a fee with Spanish Primera Liga side Sevilla for Ivory Coast International midfielder Didier Zokora.

European Champions Barcelona are to authorise the transfer of Samuel Eto'o to Manchester City in order to raise the £40million the La Liga giants feel they need to lure Cesc Fabregas away from City's Premier League rivals Arsenal, according to

French Under-21 International Sebastien Bassong has claimed that the turmoil at Newcastle United is preventing the defender from leaving St James' Park, with Arsenal said to have made an approach for the former Metz player.

Bundesliga champions VfL Wolfsburg will be without their prolific striker and AC Milan target Edin Dzeko for about ten to 14 days.

Kings of Europe and Spain Barcelona are targeting David Villa and Diego Forlan, as they continue to strengthen their squad from last season.