South Africa
Charging China demand drives deadly ivory trade
Feb 28, 2013 12:06 EST
Surrounded by sculptures carved from the white tusks of African elephants -- which are being slaughtered in their tens of thousands -- Beijing saleswoman Chen Yu says the ivory trade is thriving.
Wales stalwart Stephen Jones to retire
Feb 28, 2013 11:14 EST
Stephen Jones, Wales' most-capped player, is to retire at the end of the British season, it was announced Thursday.
S.Africa probes death of man dragged by police van
Feb 28, 2013 10:42 EST
South Africa's police watchdog on Thursday opened a murder investigation into the death in custody of a Mozambican taxi driver who was dragged by a police van through the streets.
S.Africa posts record $2.7 bn trade deficit
Feb 28, 2013 09:54 EST
South Africa posted a record trade deficit of 24.53 billion rand ($2.7 billion) in the first month of the year, thanks mainly on a huge jump in imports, the revenue authority said on Thursday
Zuma launches S. Africa anti-rape campaign
Feb 28, 2013 09:47 EST
President Jacob Zuma launched an anti-rape campaign in South Africa's schools on Thursday, saying it was a necessary step to tackle the "sickness" of rampant sexual assaults.
S.Africa to probe donkey meat scandal
Feb 28, 2013 09:46 EST
South Africa has launched an "urgent" investigation into how unlabelled donkey, water buffalo and goat got into meat products sold in supermarkets.
South Africa mulls legal rhino horn trade
Feb 28, 2013 07:37 EST
South Africa is exploring the legal trade of rhino horn to counter a poaching bloodbath that has surged despite tighter security controls, the environment minister said Thursday.
S. Africa to introduce carbon tax from 2015
Feb 28, 2013 04:15 EST
South Africa will introduce a tax on carbon emissions in 2015 amid concerns of global warming, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced on Wednesday.
Moin Khan demands Pakistan coach Whatmore's sacking
Feb 28, 2013 03:50 EST
Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan Thursday demanded the sacking of national coach Dav Whatmore following the team's 3-0 whitewash by South Africa, saying a local man should replace him.
Bubba Watson laughs off Masters miracle shot
Feb 27, 2013 21:59 EST
It was the wonder shot that propelled him to his first major, but Bubba Watson said he'd try and avoid a repeat at this year's Masters of the astonishing lob that helped him win at Augusta.
Maiden golf Tshwane Open draws Major champions
Feb 27, 2013 20:49 EST
Major champions Jose Maria Olazabal, Darren Clarke and Michael Campbell are the leading drawcards at the maiden Tshwane Open golf championship near Pretoria, which starts on Thursday.
After Tiger test, McIlroy defends landmark title
Feb 27, 2013 17:42 EST
Rory McIlroy, fresh off a private one-on-one match-play showdown with Tiger Woods, starts defending the Honda Classic title on Thursday, a win that first put him atop the rankings.
130 wounded in Guinea opposition demo
Feb 27, 2013 17:25 EST
Violence broke out during a Guinean opposition demonstration in Conakry Wednesday, leaving some 130 people wounded including 68 police, Guinea's security minister said.
51 wounded in Guinea opposition demo
Feb 27, 2013 17:04 EST
Violence broke out during a Guinean opposition demonstration in Conakry Wednesday, leaving at least 51 people wounded including 23 police. a government statement said.
Prince Harry returns to Lesotho for charity visit
Feb 27, 2013 16:47 EST
Britain's Prince Harry attended a fundraising gala dinner organised in neighbouring South Africa for his Lesotho charity projects as he wrapped up his three-day visit to southern Africa.
S. Africa to introduce carbon tax from 2015
Feb 27, 2013 15:27 EST
South Africa will introduce a tax on carbon emissions in 2015 amid concerns of global warming, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced on Wednesday.
MCC call for T20 at 2024 Olympic Games
Feb 27, 2013 14:09 EST
MCC's world cricket committee has said it would like to see Twenty20 cricket included at the 2024 Olympic Games to boost take-up of the game around the world.
Africa, Asia lead 'mobile money' boom
Feb 27, 2013 10:33 EST
Africa and Asia are leading a global boom in the use of "mobile money" as millions turn to their mobile phones instead of coughing up cash or handing over credit cards.
Mobile makers eye bonanza in Africa
Feb 27, 2013 10:14 EST
Africa's mobile phone market, the fastest-growing in the world, is the last frontier for the industry with the promise of unlocked riches luring global interest including from Chinese handset makers.
S. Africa GDP to 'grow by 2.7%' in 2013
Feb 27, 2013 07:57 EST
South Africa's economy is expected to grow by 2.7 percent this year, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday.
