FIFA to aggressively market Confederations and World Cup tickets 14 May 2009, 9:10: World soccer governing body, FIFA, is to aggressively market the Confederations Cup and next year's World Cup to speed up ticket sales. Just over 50% of the Confederations Cup tickets have been sold a month before the tournament kicks off.
Tsvangirai, Mugabe on verge of finalising outstanding issues 14 May 2009, 8:00: John Nyashanu, Harare
Talks between Zimbabwe's Morgan Tsvangirai and Robert Mugabe to resolve outstanding political issues are almost complete. An announcement on the resolutions will be made soon. The country has launched a 100 day plan and a blue print for implementing reforms in key areas.