adminSA citrus exports face EU ban
Brussels — The European Union is preparing a ban on South African citrus imports over fungal disease fears that could take orange juice off Europe’s breakfast tables next summer and…
Turkey rejects reduction of Iran oil imports
Ankara —Turkey rejects making further reductions in its oil imports from neighbouring Iran, which is under US sanctions over its nuclear programme, the energy ministry said last Friday. “We have…
Sugar cane production increases
Business Reporter NEW sugar cane farmers in the Lowveld increased their deliveries by 12 percent in the six-month period to 30 September 2013 compared to the same period last year.…
Ingwebu launches summer promotion
Business Reporter INGWEBU Breweries has launched its summer promotion aimed at improving its services, boosting business and contributing to national economic growth.
Prayers in Philippines as aid arrives
Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan have flocked to ruined churches, kneeling in prayer under torn roofs as the Philippines faces an enormous rebuilding task from the storm that killed at least…
State of emergency declared in Tripoli
A 48-hour state of emergency has been declared in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, after a fresh wave of clashes broke out following a deadly protest against armed groups. At least…
Depression may speed up ageing process
Researchers in California and the Netherlands during a joint study have unravelled that severe depression can speed up the ageing process in body cells. Laboratory analysis confirmed the existence of…
Iran points to possible way round nuclear sticking point
Iran has the right to enrich uranium, but does not insist others recognize that right, Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator said yesterday, in what could be a way around one of…
Sri Lanka govt rejects British call for international human rights probe
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka flatly denied the need for an international investigation into its controversial human rights record here on Saturday that was proposed by British Prime Minister David Cameron…
3 000 EFF members to support Malema
Polokwane – About 3 000 Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members are expected to picket outside the Limpopo Magistrates Court in Polokwane today when their leader, Julius Malema, goes on trial…