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Farmers in southern Africa using 'fertilizer trees' to improve food security

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:01:00 +0000

400,000 farmers using 'fertilizer trees' more...

Gaddafi-themed birthday party for South African tycoon

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:01:00 +0000

Pictures of Muammar Gaddafi were displayed on large TV screens at businessman Kenny Kunene's party. more...

South Africa Says NATO Must Stop Libya Regime Change, Assassinations, Bombings, Occupation Plans

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:30:00 +0000

While NATO does not know Muammar Qaddafi's whereabouts and claims he is hiding, it was very easy for South Africa's President Jacob Zuma to meet with him in Tripoli (photo) more...

Australian People's Conference Questions and Answers Session Concluded

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 05:41:00 +0000

A first Questions and Answers session was held with the Secretary of the Australian People's Conference and is now available here for replay more...

South Africa: Wealth still in hands of white male elite

Wed, 11 May 2011 04:23:00 +0000

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Train-van collision kills at least 8 children in South Africa: report

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:23:00 +0000

At least eight children were killed when a minibus taxi and a train collided outside Cape Town on Wednesday, South African emergency workers said. more...

Philippine: Eight hostages reported dead in Manila bus siege

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:29:00 +0000

Philippine police shot dead a former policeman as they stormed a bus on which he was holding 15 Hong Kong tourists hostage. more...

South Africa: Police fire rubber bullets at civil servants on strike

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:27:00 +0000

Police in South Africa have fired at striking teachers and health workers after failing to contain street protests. more...

More than 14 countries to join Mozambican trade fair

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:06:00 +0000

The annual international trade fair Facim to take place on Aug. 30-Sept. 5 in the Mozambican capital Maputo has the confirmation of 14 foreign countries, including seven members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). more...

Yacht crushed by whale back on the water

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:33:00 +0000

Intrepid, the South African yacht that shot to fame after being jumped on by a juvenile southern Right whale, is back in the water. more...

South Africa`s former police chief Jackie Selebi sentenced

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:16:00 +0000

The fall from grace of South Africa`s former police chief was complete today when Jackie Selebi was sentenced to 15 years in jail for corruption. more...

ISPs hit hard by Seacom outage

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:35:00 +0000

The fault, in a repeater system 4.7km under the surface of the Indian Ocean, first occured on the cable on 5 July, meaning by the time it comes up on Friday, it will have been offline for nearly three weeks. more...

South Africa`s first high-speed train exceeds expectations

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:26:00 +0000

South Africa`s first high-speed train, the Gautrain, transported more than 400,000 passengers between Sandton in northern Johannesburg and the city`s OR Tambo International in its first month, according to the operator. more...

World Cup 2010: Spain survive brutal final to become champions

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +0000

Andres Iniesta`s extra-time goal denies Holland in a showdown marred by 14 yellow cards and a sending-off. more...

Israeli Nuclear Espionage: The Art of Keeping America at Risk for Fun and Profit

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:44:00 +0000

John F. Kennedy may have signed his own death warrant when he sent the final demand to Israeli President David Ben Gurion on July 5, 1963 demanding inspection of the Dimona nuclear facility. more...

FIFA blanks technology calls after World Cup howlers

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:51:00 +0000

FIFA on Monday rebuffed calls to embrace more technology after clear-cut mistakes by referees helped push England out of the football World Cup and enabled Argentina to reach the quarter-finals. more...

South African Indians` business thriving on FIFA World Cup

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:01:00 +0000

For Indians the World Cup has been the best way to celebrate their 150th year of migration to the rainbow nation. The mega event has not only boosted the economy of the country but also the business of the Indians. more...

Kaka Slams Maradona Over Handball Accusations

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:11:00 +0000

Brazil play-maker Kaka has responded to comments from Diego Maradona regarding Luis Fabiano`s controversial second goal against Ivory Coast this past weekend. more...

Vuvuzela: World Cup officials deaf to complaints

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:29:00 +0000

Cover your ears, exposure to South Africa`s infamous vuvuzela horn could damage your hearing. But for this World Cup they are here to stay. more...

Plane carrying World Cup journalists makes emergency landing in South Africa

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:05:00 +0000

A plane carrying a group of World Cup journalists made an emergency landing near Johannesburg Sunday, but no one was hurt, according to media reports. more...

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