A status check by southern African leaders on the progress of Zimbabwe’s power-sharing deal has been welcomed by both the country’s factions.
Libyan rebels have broken out toward Tripoli from Misrata, about 225km to the east, cracking a government siege as Gaddafi’s forces falter.
The 26-nation Tripartite Free Trade Area will draw investment to SA by making it a springboard for low-duty access to the rest of Africa, the DTI says
France’s Christine Lagarde faces solid competition from Mexican and Israeli contenders as the IMF board begins deciding on a new leader.
Striking Botswana public service workers, expected to end their eight-week strike, have refused to return to work, continuing to protest instead.
The department of home affairs is investigating reports that the slain head of al-Qaeda in East Africa was travelling on a South African passport.
Donations led by the UK and Bill Gates have far exceeded the $3.7-billion targeted in a drive to fund vaccinations for children in poor countries.
Hillary Clinton has urged African leaders to abandon Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi, saying it was time to live up to their pledges to promote democracy.
Andy Murray has clinched his second Queen’s title with a victory over French fifth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final.
Judgment was reserved on Monday in an appeal by the Reitz Four against their sentences.