WEF Competitiveness Report: SA drops to 56, worst spot yet

Geneva, Switzerland, 3 September 2014 – Africa’s economies are enjoying mixed success in their attempts to become more competitive, according to The Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015, launched today. According to the report’s Global Competitiveness Index, only three sub-Saharan countries (Mauritius, 39th; South Africa, 56th; and Rwanda, 62nd) score in the top half of the world’s … Read more

Scolari happy with Brazil’s improvement ahead of World Cup

By TALES AZZONI Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is happy with how Brazil is improving ahead of the World Cup opener next week. Following a 4-0 win over Panama in its second-to-last warmup, Scolari said adjustments still need to be made, but he feels his team is on track to being ready for the opener against … Read more