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SA performs world’s first penis transplant

Article Sapa Afp - 14 Mar 2015

South African doctors announced they had performed the world's first successful penis transplant, three months after the ground-breaking operation.

More than 100 Boko Haram militants killed by forces in Niger

Africa Sapa Afp - 7 Feb 2015

A total of 109 Boko Haram fighters have been killed by soldiers responding to attacks on two towns in Niger near the border with Nigeria.

Whitney Houston’s daughter found unresponsive in bathtub

Article Sapa Afp - 1 Feb 2015

The only child of Whitney Houston and R&B singer Bobby Brown is receiving care in hospital.

Niger: Anti-Charlie Hebdo protest claim more lives

Article Sapa Afp - 18 Jan 2015

Charlie Hebdo gunman Cherif Kouachi was buried meanwhile anti-Charlie Hebdo unrest in Niger leaves 10 people dead.

Tunisians to vote in first democratic president

Africa Sapa Afp - 21 Dec 2014

Spurts of violence and extremist-attack threats ahead of Tunisia's first free presidential election after four years of fighting dictatorship.

President Kenyatta signs controversial anti-terror bill amid criticism

Africa Sapa Afp - 19 Dec 2014

a law that promotes censorship and allows authorities to crack down on suspected terrorists, impeding on human rights, set to be passed in Kenya.

SA welcomes US, Cuba diplomatic relations

Article Sapa Afp - 18 Dec 2014

The South African government hailed normalising diplomatic ties between Cuba and the US, and urged the US to move swiftly in its diplomatic relations.

USA announces ‘historic’ opening with Cuba

Article Sapa Afp - 17 Dec 2014

The Unites States is about to re-establish diplomatic ties within months. The last three of the Cuban Five are to be released in a prisoner swap.

Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong calls off hunger strike

Article Sapa Afp - 6 Dec 2014

But stopping the hunger strike does not mean that government can ignore the students' demands for political reform, Wong said.

South Africans killed in attack on Kabul compound

Article Sapa Afp - 30 Nov 2014

The South African head of an organisation, his son and daughter, and one Afghan were killed in a Taliban attack on a compound for foreigners in Kabul.

Tanzania parliament votes to sack ministers over corruption

Africa Sapa Afp - 30 Nov 2014

Two cabinet ministers and several other top officials implicated in multi-million dollar energy sector graft scandal must go, say Tanzanian MPs.

Protons are kryptonite to super material graphene

Article Sapa Afp - 26 Nov 2014

Graphene is impermeable to gases and liquids, but has no defense against protons, a study finds. This could revolutionise fuel cells.

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Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection