The rand is expected to remain stable as the ANC moves closer to re-appointing Jacob Zuma as president, cutting the uncertainty hanging over Mangaung.
Eskom says the available spare supply on its electricity network has fallen to just over 2% of total capacity due to an increase in unplanned outages.
Britain’s Prince William and his wife Catherine are expecting a baby, the prince’s office said.
Israel said it was withholding this month’s transfer of tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority, after the UN’s recognition of a Palestinian state.
Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court has postponed its work indefinitely after a protest by Islamists sympathetic to President Mohamed Morsi.
Mohamed Morsi is expected to set a date for a referendum on the constitution hastily approved by an Islamist-dominated drafting assembly.
David Beckham has targeted one final fling in the European Champions League before hanging up his boots once he leaves Los Angeles.
Legendary striker Gerd Mueller’s record of 85 goals in a calendar year will stand for a little longer after Barcelona decided to rest Lionel Messi.
Man City captain Vincent Kompany will be fit to lead his side in their Premier League match at Wigan Athletic, first-team coach David Platt has said.
Amplats says the results of its business review, which is widely expected to lead to shaft closures and job cuts, would be published early next year.