China takes free trade zones (FTZ) up to 11, with seven new FTZs starting operation on Saturday. After an unveiling ceremony Saturday morning, contracts for 60 major projects totaling 80.2 billion...
Samsung's Bixby is the new kid on the block of personal digital assistants and is likely to face a rough reception in a neighborhood dominated by tech sector rivals. Bixby -- introduced at Samsung's...
Dancehall artiste Shegah says she will not be drawn into rating who the ‘Queen of Ghana Dancehall Music’ is. The godmother, credited with introducing the genre to female musicians in Ghana...
A memorial service Saturday for anti-apartheid icon Ahmed Kathrada was transformed into a fierce attack on South African President Jacob Zuma, under fire after a controversial cabinet reshuffle....
South Africa's new Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba on Saturday pledged to implement the policies of the ruling ANC as the party remains deeply divided over the sudden firing of his predecessor. Gigaba...
Flags were lowered to half-mast and mourners lined the streets outside Westpark Cemetery on Wednesday morning. Many embraced tearfully as the white hearse, escorted by a fleet of police motorcycles...
For young Indians from disadvantaged, low-caste backgrounds, singer Ginni Mahi was an inspiration, one of their own defying ancient prejudices through her infectious brand of "Dalit-pride" pop...
The House Intelligence Committee's top Democrat says a request by the fired US national security adviser for immunity to testify to the panel is "momentous". Representative Adam Schiff said they were...
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), now struggling with internal conflicts, started out as an elite black group. The liberation movement took power in 1994, four years after the...
The backlash against South African President Jacob Zuma's shock reshuffle has intensified pressure on him to resign ahead of the 2019 general election. Here are four of his possible successors: Cyril...
Pravin Gordhan, who was sacked late Thursday, is liked and admired by many ordinary South Africans -- an unusual achievement for any finance minister. He held onto the purse strings for longer than...
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma sacked finance minister Pravin Gordhan in a major cabinet reshuffle after days of speculation that has rocked the country's markets and currency, replacing him...
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has sacked Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan after days of speculation that rocked the country’s markets and currency. Mr Gordhan will be replaced by Malusi...
South Africa's rand plunged five percent Friday after President Jacob Zuma sacked his finance minister and made ten new cabinet appointments in a dramatic reshuffle that has fuelled fears of a split...
Asian investors moved cautiously Friday following a Wall Street rally inspired by better-than-expected US economic growth data, while South Africa's rand plunged after President Jacob Zuma sacked his...
Pravin Gordhan, who was sacked late Thursday, was admired by many ordinary South Africans -- an unusual achievement for any finance minister. He held onto the purse strings for longer than many...
Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who briefly served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump, is seeking immunity from prosecution in exchange for testifying on the president's ties to...
South Africa’s opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema is to file an application at the Constitutional Court to order the speaker of parliament to institute impeachment...
British Ghanaian singer Fuse ODG is set to release new music tomorrow March 31st. Titled Diary, the song is set to premiere on popular music channel MTV Base, and features African diva Tiwa Savage....
Sedition charges brought against executives at Fiji's oldest newspaper are "absolutely outrageous", Amnesty International said Thursday, while accusing the government of trying to intimidate the...
