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Another wait for Jacob Zuma’s day in court

A challenge to the racketeering case against co-accused Thales will be heard only next year

Nigeria threatens SA over ‘frozen’ weapons deal

Nigeria accuses SA of blocking a legal arms purchase and threatens retaliation against telecoms giant MTN, in particular, if the spat is not resolved.

The historical record shows that Malawi’s difficulties under Hastings Banda were evident at the very moment of the country’s founding

Malawi government up in arms after Banda’s $144-m deal

A change of presidents has skewed the playing field for a South African defence company

Arms commission adjourned to January

The Seriti commission of inquiry has been adjourned until next year, when the next witness from Armscor will be ready to testify.

Arms deal commision to start in-camera sessions

The arms deal commission of inquiry could hold its first in-camera session next week, presumably around the utilisation of purchased submarines.

UN: No proof China provided ammo to Zimbabwe

A UN weapons expert said on Tuesday that there was no evidence that ammunition flown from the DRC to Zimbabwe in August originated from China.

KZN health minister faces corruption charges

KZN Provincial Health Minister Neliswa Nkonyeni will face charges of corruption and fraud when she re-appears in court in January, the NPA says.

Elite at heart of Angolagate

Members of France’s political and business elite went on trial this week charged with involvement in the illegal sale of weapons to Angola.

Mabandla ‘blocks’ arms probe

Stonewalling and technical challenges by the ministry and the Justice Department are threatening the investigation of the aircraft contract.