18 shot at platinum mine conflict in South Africa
2012-08-17 09:23:39
At least 18 people were shot and feared dead or injured at a platinum mine conflict in South Africa on Thursday, local media reported.
Thousands of miners strike in South Africa
2012-08-16 11:21:09
Thousands of striking miners armed with machetes and sticks faced off with South African police on Wednesday.
NPC launches National Development Plan 2030
2012-08-16 09:26:01
The South Africa's National Planning Commission (NPC) on Wednesday handed over the ambitious National Development Plan 2030 to President Jacob Zuma for review.
Shell confirms pump failure
2012-08-16 06:56:10
The Shell Petroleum Development Company on Wednesday confirmed a pump failure at its facility in Nigeria's Niger delta Bayelsa State.
Kenya reduces fuel retail prices
2012-08-15 09:09:36
Kenya's energy sector regulator said on Tuesday fuel retail prices for super petrol, diesel and kerosene will decrease.
Three killed in protests in Cape Town
2012-08-15 08:11:38
Three people have been killed in protests against poor service delivery in Cape Town, authorities said on Tuesday.
UNSC condemns attack on peacekeepers
2012-08-15 08:06:08
The UN Security Council on Tuesday strongly condemned the attack on peacekeepers in South Darfur, Sudan.
Wreckage of Ugandan copters found in Kenya
2012-08-14 15:50:57
Burnt wreckage of two missing Ugandan military helicopters was found in Mt. Kenya, a Kenyan official said Tuesday.
UN chief 'deeply regrets' attack on peacekeepers
2012-08-14 12:24:57
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday condemned the latest attacks on peacekeepers in Sudan's Darfur, urging "a full investigation into this incident".
Uganda rules out attack on military copters
2012-08-14 11:18:10
The Ugandan military on Monday ruled out a possibility that its combat helicopters that had a mishap in neighboring Kenya enroute to Somalia were attacked.
Emirates airline to resume flights to Tripoli
2012-08-14 10:41:59
The Middle East's largest carrier Emirates said Monday it will restart flights to the Libyan capital Tripoli.
Nigeria distributes millions treated mosquito nets
2012-08-14 09:53:27
Nigeria has distributed 46.9 million Long Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets.