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DRC election results expected as Kabila shows lead
DRC President Joseph Kabila has a lead over top challenger Etienne Tshisekedi, with election officials due to name a winner amid fears of violence.
Opposition takes early lead in Zambia elections
Opposition leader Michael Sata has taken an early lead over President Banda in Zambia’s elections — but the contest is tight and too close to call.
Mining boom, corruption take centre stage in Zambia poll
President Rupiah Banda hopes Zambia’s mining boom will propel him to re-election on Tuesday over main opposition leader Michael Sata.
SADC: How are we behaving?
Southern African leaders opened a summit in Angola on Wednesday under pressure to address growing regional unrest.
Malawi risks becoming next Zim, says protest leader
Malawi risks going down the same road as regional basket case Zimbabwe, said the leader of recent anti-government protests that left 19 dead.
Albert and Charlene to shell out the clams at Oyster Box
It’s a venue fit for a prince and princess: a hotel famous for its sweeping views of the ocean and a presidential suite that lists for R50 000.
For many in Thokoza, ‘it’s still a shitty life’
The brutal fighting between the ANC and the IFP has ended, but other than that the place in Thokoza where Greg Marinovich was shot hasn’t changed.
Michelle Obama drops in on Madiba
US First Lady Michelle Obama met Nelson Mandela at his home on Tuesday in a rare visit for the ageing icon.
Ex-president vows Madagascar return despite warnings
Madagascar’s exiled former president, Marc Ravalomanana, vowed on Wednesday to return to the island despite the army and police warning against it.
SADC exerts pressure on Mugabe to reform
Southern African leaders on Sunday pressured Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe to make democratic reforms ahead of new elections.
Zim summit charts course toward elections
Southern African leaders met to discuss a plan to guide Zimbabwe toward elections, a debate that has cast light on the battle within Zanu-PF.
SADC drags Madagascar to the last chance saloon
Madagascar’s feuding leaders have met for talks that mediators say are the last chance to resolve the crisis sparked by the Rajoelina coup in 2009.
Indian drug firms use SA as launch pad into Africa
India’s pharmaceutical industry has rolled out a strong local presence in South Africa, cornering a large share of the market.
SA takes heat for burning coal
The global fight over fossil fuels has hit home in SA as the coal-dependent country debates its energy future before hosting UN climate talks.
Biti sounds warning over Zim elections
Zimbabwe Finance Minister Tendai Biti has warned that his country could face a "bloodbath" at elections this year.