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Zambia Opposition Displeased with Ex-President Banda’s ‘Persecution’
Zambia  | 4/4/2013
Former President Rupiah Banda of Zambia is scheduled to appear before officials of the Joint Investigative Team (GJIT) on Thursday as part of the government’s inquiry into allegations of graft against the former leader.

Mandela in good spirits: Presidency
South Africa  | 3/30/2013
The South African Presidency on Friday said the 94-year-old former president, Nelson Mandela, was in good spirits after recovering from lung infection at a Pretoria hospital.

Zimbabweans approve new charter curbing presidential powers
Zimbabwe  | 3/20/2013
A draft constitution that limits the presidential term and protects a wide range of individual rights has been approved by the vast majority of Zimbabwean voters, the country's election body announced Tuesday.

  Swaziland  -  Novartis signs on to support Malaria No More’s Power of One campaign to stride towards a future without malaria
4/25/2013 8:14:06 PM
  Botswana  -  Botswana to roll out high speed Internet
4/12/2013 12:12:16 PM
  South Africa  -  Mortality rate down in South Africa: statistics
4/12/2013 12:11:21 PM
  South Africa  -  South Africa to update railway communication service with Chinese technology
3/29/2013 12:32:20 AM
  South Africa  -  Travel restrictions on Pistorius lifted
3/29/2013 12:31:09 AM
  South Africa  -  BRICS development bank spurs greater cooperation : Zuma
3/27/2013 10:30:01 PM
  Zimbabwe  -  Peace prevails as Zimbabweans vote in constitutional referendum
3/18/2013 10:53:21 PM
  Malawi  -  Number of arrested Malawi ex-ministers, senior officials rises to 10
3/11/2013 11:59:07 PM
  South Africa  -  8 S. Africa police officers arrested for brutality
3/1/2013 10:02:47 PM
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FBI probes tender scandal in South Africa
South Africa  | 12/7/2012 12:21:36 PM The American Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking into a tender scandal that has plagued South Africa's social grant payouts in recent months, it was revealed on Friday.
South Africa sees record trade deficit
South Africa  | 12/1/2012 10:51:42 AM South Africa registered a record trade deficit of 21.2 billion rand (about 2.4 billion U.S. dollars) in October, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced on Friday.
Mugabe urges Zimbabweans to protect resources
Zimbabwe  | 8/15/2012 12:55:48 AM President Robert Mugabe on Tuesday urged Zimbabweans to jealously guard their rich natural resources against external forces bent on plundering them under the guise of spreading democracy in the country.
World welcomed to invest in Zimbabwean mining: official
Zimbabwe  | 7/18/2012 12:31:23 PM Zimbabwe has so far discovered over 60 different minerals which are ready for exploration by all interested investors, a visiting Zimbabwean government official said on Tuesday.
Foreigners required to declare money brought into S.Africa
South Africa  | 7/5/2012 12:35:20 PM Foreigners entering South Africa were required to declare the money they bring with them, the South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) said on Thursday

 
New EU support for Mozambique to fight hunger and chronic malnutrition
Mozambique  | 11/29/2012 11:38:42 PM The European Commission announced today new €67.3 million support for Mozambique to reduce hunger and chronic malnutrition and accelerate progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The new programme will help improve agricultural and fisheries production and increase access to food for vulnerable groups, in particular women and children.
South Africa urges world to double efforts against HIV/AIDS
South Africa  | 6/12/2012 7:41:35 AM South Africa on Monday called on the international community to double its efforts to promote the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, saying "no single country can be successful in the fight" against the epidemic.
South Africa commits US$1.14mn to aid Somalia
South Africa  | 8/10/2011 7:04:09 AM The South African government has committed more funds to help Somalia as it experiences one of its most severe drought-and-war induced famine in its recent history, South African Deputy International Relations Minister Marius Fransman has said here.
South Africa supports reforms to UN bodies: FM
South Africa  | 9/26/2010 8:10:10 PM Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, minister of international relations and cooperation of South Africa, said here Saturday that the UN General Assembly and Security Council should undergo some reforms to help carry out their important duties.
S. Africa to coordinate local relief in Haiti
South Africa  | 2/14/2010 10:12:57 PM South Africa, which has a special relationship with Haiti, has announced new plans to handle relief efforts by South Africans for the quake-hit Caribbean nation.
 
CAN 2013 : La liste des 40 pré-convoqués de Vahid Halilhodzic
South Africa  | 12/10/2012 10:52:15 PM
Libyan conflict brings 2013 African Nations Cup to South Africa
South Africa  | 9/28/2011 12:42:02 AM The Libyan conflict cost the chance of hosting the 2013 Africa Naitons Cup, which will be moved to Johannesburg, South Africa, the South African Press Association (SAPA) reported on Tuesday.
South Africa's Golden Arrows give coach Middendorp one-year extension contract
South Africa  | 6/15/2011 12:30:40 AM South Africa's Premier League club Lamontville Golden Arrows have signed a one-year contract with German coach Ernst Middendorp with the option to renew, it has been confirmed by managing director Manto Madlala on Monday.
Zuma hails sports as unifier for young nation
South Africa  | 12/19/2010 5:23:14 PM South African President Jacob Zuma on Sunday hailed sport as a unifier that gave hope to historically and currently disadvantaged communities in his country.
Pienaar ready to lead South Africa’s Bafana against U.S.
South Africa  | 11/16/2010 9:17:26 PM South African midfielder Steven Pienaar said on Tuesday he is looking forward to captaining his national football team, Bafana Bafana, against the U.S. in the annual Nelson Mandela Challenge at the Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday night.
 
Novartis signs on to support Malaria No More’s Power of One campaign to stride towards a future without malaria
Swaziland  | 4/25/2013 8:14:06 PM
Mortality rate down in South Africa: statistics
South Africa  | 4/12/2013 12:11:21 PM Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Thursday announced that the mortality rate continues to drop in the country.
Mandela in good spirits: Presidency
South Africa  | 3/30/2013 12:05:00 AM The South African Presidency on Friday said the 94-year-old former president, Nelson Mandela, was in good spirits after recovering from lung infection at a Pretoria hospital.
South Africa to update railway communication service with Chinese technology
South Africa  | 3/29/2013 12:32:20 AM "Our train communication service will be equipped with the advanced Chinese digital radio system for signaling", the South African railway system announced here on Thursday.
Travel restrictions on Pistorius lifted
South Africa  | 3/29/2013 12:31:09 AM The Pretoria High Court on Thursday lifted travel restrictions on paralympian Oscar Pistorius, allowing him to take part in international competitions on certain conditions.
 
Switzerland and Angola sign agreement on the restitution of Angolan assets
Angola  | 12/17/2012 10:37:50 PM Switzerland will repatriate monies of Angolan origin of about USD 43 million to Angola. The assets will be used to fund development projects that directly benefit the population. On 17 December 2012, Secretary of State Yves Rossier and his Angolan counterpart Carlos Alberto Fonseca signed a corresponding agreement.
Some 16 countries confirm participation at Mozambican int'l trade fair Facim
Mozambique  | 8/15/2012 12:52:54 AM Some 16 countries and regions have confirmed to participate in the 48th Maputo International Trade Fair (FACIM) to be held between August and September in Maputo, capital of Mozambique.
Mozambique and Zambia conclude border demarcation
Zambia  | 8/9/2012 7:11:35 PM The Mozambican government said the conclusion of border demarcation with Zambia will prevent conflicts between the two nations and in the region as a whole.
Zimbabwean media group seeks more cooperation with China in new media development
Zimbabwe  | 8/7/2012 11:37:36 PM Zimbabwe's largest multimedia group Zimpapers said here on Tuesday that it is keen to intensify cooperation with its Chinese counterparts in the area of new media development, to better address the challenge of a worldwide newspaper sales decline.
South African gov't reiterates support for its candidate for AU top post
South Africa  | 7/11/2012 8:48:07 AM The South African government on Wednesday reiterated its support for Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma's candidature for a top post at the African Union (AU).

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