Articles containing the tag ‘Africa
By Ntokozo Sindane On Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

Britons Split Over Mandela Memorial Service at Westminster Abbey

In an unprecedented move, the government of the United Kingdom has sent a request to South Africa to hold the first ever memorial service for an African at the Westminster Abbey when struggle icon Nelson Mandel... Read more »
By PAW On Monday, July 1st, 2013

Shrien Dewani Absent from Extradition Hearing

The Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London heard that Shrien Dewani, 33, is fit to be extradited to South Africa where he is accused of orchestrating the murder of his wife, Anni, 28. Shrien Dewani is a Bri... Read more »
By Nicolette Chinomona On Monday, July 1st, 2013

Fostering Entrepreneurship in South Africa: Funding, Competition and Mentorship

Last week, at a graduation ceremony at the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg, Planning Minister Trevor Manuel said promoting an entrepreneurial spirit among young Africans will cut youth unemployment.... Read more »
By Nicolette Chinomona On Sunday, June 30th, 2013

It could be too late for Obama to woo Africa from China

On Friday the American Presidential carrier, Air Force One, touched down in South Africa, bringing with it President Barack Obama and family, for a landmark visit. There has been the usual pomp and ceremony tha... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Saturday, June 29th, 2013

Obama Speaks to Young African Leaders amidst Protests in Soweto

US President Barack Obama is currently on the South African leg of his African tour. The presidential, hi-tech private jet, Air Force One, landed at the Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria on Friday night. On... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Saturday, June 29th, 2013

Obama and Zuma Hold Press Conference at Union Buildings

US President Barack Obama and South African President Jacob Zuma held a press conference at the Union Buildings in Pretoria during his African tour on Saturday. The tour will see President Obama accepting an ho... Read more »
By Nicolette Chinomona On Friday, June 28th, 2013

Fostering Entrepreneurship in South Africa: Storytelling

The economic outlook of the country isn’t encouraging, falling gold prices, a struggling Rand and the unemployment rate climbing up from where it was at the beginning of the year. Clearly other alternatives t... Read more »
By Nicolette Chinomona On Thursday, June 27th, 2013

South Africa Should not Expect the World to Invest in Xenophobia

Two weeks ago, when former president Nelson Mandela was admitted into hospital, I was surprised to be invited to participate in an online poll on whether it would still be safe for White South Africans in a pos... Read more »
By Sinethemba Mandyoli On Thursday, June 27th, 2013

Four Western Cape Boxers Set Their Sights for a R1.8M Price in The Premier Boxing League

In Orient Theatre, East London on Friday 28 June South Africa will witness the first ever Premier Boxing League (PBL). This is when the premier league of Boxing showcases its first bouts of a 10 month long boxi... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

RnB Singer Puff Johnson Dies of Cervical Cancer

American R&B singer Puff Johnson has passed away after a five-year battle with cervical cancer. She died in the US on the 24th of June, 2013 at the age of 40. She was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2008.... Read more »