adminMandela’s gift to SA business community
Johannesburg — Nelson Mandela brought not only the gift of political freedom to South Africans, but also a huge gift to South Africa’s business community.
Mandela’s dream not fulfilled: Motlanthe
CAPE TOWN — Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s dream of building unity, democracy, non-racialism and non-sexism has not been fulfilled, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said yesterday.
Japanese diplomat’s remarks upset China
BEIJING — China yesterday expressed strong dissatisfaction over remarks made by a Japanese diplomat who said China is “a militarist country.”
Thai PM dissolves parliament, calls for early elections
THAILAND’S prime minister has decided to dissolve parliament and call early elections in an effort to defuse a political crisis, but opponents of her government have pledged to continue their…
Africa rapid reaction force could tackle Boko Haram
LAGOS — Nigeria’s president said he has given his backing to the creation of an African rapid reaction force, adding that it could help tackle the Boko Haram insurgency, in…
Russia reorganises major state-run media outlets
MOSCOW — Russia is reorganising its major state-run media organizations to increase efficiency, cut cost and better promote Moscow’s values, the Kremlin said yesterday.
French troops trade fire with ex-CAR rebels
FRENCH troops traded fire with former rebels in Central African Republic’s capital Bangui yesterday as they sought to disarm fighters after violence in which hundreds have been killed, a peacekeeping…
Egypt’s Brotherhood leader appears in court
THE leader of the Muslim Brotherhood appeared in court yesterday for the first time since he was arrested in a state crackdown on the group following the army overthrow of…
Man U fan in Kenya commits suicide after fall to Newcastle
NAIROBI — Kenya’s fatal attraction with the English Premier League saw a young Manchester United fan jump to his death following the team’s defeat to Newcastle on Saturday.
Netanyahu to skip Mandela memorial due to high costs
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend a memorial service in South Africa for Nelson Mandela due to the high cost of transportation and security.