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Bollywood’s Shah Rukh Khan Buys South Africa T20 Franchise

Indian movie star Shah Rukh Khan added a third Twenty20 franchise team to his collection when he was named as one of...

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India-Pakistan Clash Stirs 2007 World Twenty20 Memories

Those hoping for a thrilling Champions Trophy final between India and Pakistan at the Oval on Sunday may take heart...

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AfDB Sanctions $15m Grant To Support SMEs

The Board of Directors of the African Development (AfDB) has approved a US$ 15 million investment in Shore Capital Fund...

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In Africa’s Fashion Capital, Lagos, ‘trad Is Swag’

Leggy dancers in tight shorts, bottles of Moet champagne and flashy cars feature in Nigerian pop icon Wizkid's...

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S.Africa’s Zille Punished Over Colonialism Tweet

South Africa's main opposition party Tuesday removed former leader Helen Zille from all party leadership roles after a...

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Moody’s Downgrades Top S.African Banks, Insurers, Councils

Credit ratings agency Moody's on Tuesday said it had downgraded a slew of top South African banks, insurers and local...

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The Chinese Factor, Environment and Global Natural Resources

Monday June 5, 2017 marked World Environment Day. The day cannot pass by without talking about Chinese attitude and...

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Tanzania Signs $154 Mln Contract With Chinese Firm To Expand Main Port

Tanzania's government signed a $154 million contract on Saturday with the state-run China Harbour Engineering Company...

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S.Africa’s Pre-Teen Queen With ‘rainmaking’ Powers

She is a 12-year-old schoolgirl who aspires to become a doctor. But Masalanabo Modjadji is no ordinary pre-teen -- she...

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Coetzee Seeks Redemption With Lion-Hearted Boks

South Africa coach Allister Coetzee is banking on a lot of Lion-hearted stars as he plots the first step toward...

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Four New Springboks Set To Face France In S. Africa

Under-fire South Africa coach Allister Coetzee has included four uncapped players in his starting side for the first of...

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Springbok Horror Slump Over, Vows Allister Coetzee

Under-pressure South Africa coach Allister Coetzee believes he has found the keys to success after a disastrous first...

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South Africa Opposition Suspends Ex-Leader Zille Over Tweet

South Africa's main opposition, the Democratic Alliance, suspended on Wednesday its former leader Helen Zille over a...

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S.Africa’s ANC ‘damaged’ By Zuma Scandals, Party Says

The corruption scandals engulfing South African President Jacob Zuma have done huge damage to the ruling African...

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Anderson Hopes Latest Injury Is Just ‘hiccup’

Injury-plagued Kevin Anderson is hoping the hamstring strain which forced him to quit the French Open is just a...

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Lesotho Election Likely To Deliver Uneasy Coalition

The southern African mountain kingdom of Lesotho holds a snap election on Saturday, with experts predicting another...

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S.Africa Struggles As Protests Rage Over Post-Apartheid Failures

The piles of stinking rubbish are growing, running water and electricity are scarce. In Ennerdale, public anger over...

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Email Reveals Jacob Zuma ‘plans Second Home In Dubai’

South Africa’s embattled president Jacob Zuma has been planning to set up home in Dubai, according to emails...

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South Africa: Jacob Zuma ‘plans Second Home In Dubai’

South Africa’s embattled president Jacob Zuma has been planning to set up home in Dubai, according to emails...