Africa is lagging behind in tackling hunger with reports showing that over 25% of Africa’s population suffer from acute undernourishment.
Having the three secretaries of the tripartite alliance under one roof has been an unfamiliar sight lately – let alone having them share a stage.
The most devastating impact of violence comes not from wars, but from child and woman abuse; an area often neglected and needing much more attention.
Emerging markets are bracing themselves for fallout once the interest rate rises in the US, according to the IMF’s deputy director.
The group urged Israel to respect the rights of Palestinians, and demanded the country probe violations committed during repeated assaults on Gaza.
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers said the deaths of three sporting heroes has united South Africa, as athletes and politicians paid tribute.
Black comedians have come a long way in the past 10 years, and are using their indigenous languages as the main attraction for their target market.
Pick n Pay and Land Rover are in the spotlight for sponsoring an Afrikaans music festival at which Steve Hofmeyr is to perform.
The ANC general secretary has dismissed claims that the party is trying to reduce Cosatu to a labour desk, and has called on unions to do their work.
Protesters say they have had enough of President Blaise Compaoré and want to stall an attempt by government to have him re-elected next year.