Latest in Tag: South Africa Highlight
Latest in Tag: South Africa
Death penalties push South African organisation to refuse hosting Egypt’s Grand Mufti
The organisation cited death sentences approved the mufti against Egyptians, including former president Mohamed Morsi
Egypt sees opening to become largest African economy
Though the top three seem to be in a constant back and forth, Egypt’s future growth prospects put it in a better position than the current continental leaders
FIFA seeks bans for African former football officials over alleged match-fixing
FIFA investigators have called for three African former football officials to be banned for alleged ethics violations. They have passed on their findings to FIFA’s adjudicatory chamber for a ruling.
Indian leader on African tour
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is touring Mozambique, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania. His huge country is looking for raw materials and allies in its quest for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Musical vengeance – and power-women
A charismatic South African soprano and a 30-year-old Lithuanian conductor present arias about love and vengeance.
S. African broadcaster in censorship battle
A simmering row at public broadcaster SABC could soon boil over into renewed protests. Just weeks before crucial polls, journalists, civil society, and trade unions accuse SABC of political meddling and censorship.
Zuma fails to fend off looming corruption charges
Six weeks before crucial municipal elections, ANC leader and South African President Jacob Zuma has suffered another courtroom setback. Corruption charges against him, once believed buried, are resurfacing.
Refugees from the Horn of Africa struggle in South Africa
Fleeing war, drought and poverty , an increasing number of people from the Horn of Africa are heading south en route to South Africa. After arrival, many face arrest, deportation and xenophobia.
South Africa’s President Zuma takes credit for keeping BBB- credit rating
President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the decision by Standard and Poor’s (S&P) to maintain South Africa’s investment rating at BBB-. However, the agency report also included a gloomy outlook.
EFG-Hermes starts promoting Cleopatra Hospital’s IPO in four international markets
The four markets include the Gulf with Dubai at the forefront, London, the US, and South Africa
22 countries and cultures come together at fourth Drums Festival
All the shows will be held between 19 and 25 April. India was chosen to be the honorary guest at the festival
The Panama Papers’ growing impact on Africa
While no African official has yet resigned as a result of the Panama Papers, African journalists involved in the investigation say they have given Africans a wake up call and could even lead to government action.
Hermes promotes IPO of Domty in US, UK, South Africa, Gulf markets
EFG Hermes One-on-One Conference, research sector begins initial promotion among international financial institutions
Opinion: China setting an example for others in Africa
China is investing heavily in building up infrastructure and human capital in Africa. Germany should follow its good example. The continent will play a steadily increasing role in Europe’s future. In South Africa on Friday, China’s president announced $60 billion (55 billion euros) in new investments into Africa over a three-year period within the framework …
Jinko Solar expanding in Egyptian market over medium, long term
The company has the intention to produce regionally, not only in China, says CSO
Barclays says its activities in Africa strengthened
Bank gained half a million new customers in retail banking
British intelligence agency spied on leading Egyptian human rights NGO
Ruling suggests intelligence agency may practice widespread monitoring of rights bodies worldwide
African leaders to attend Suez Canal opening: Mehleb
Prime minister discusses terrorism, women empowerment and climate change in the 25th African Union Summit in South Africa
PM arrives in South Africa in Al-Sisi’s place
Legal group that filed case against Al-Sisi said they would have gone to court for an urgent arrest warrant had Al-Sisi attended the summit
Cricket World Cup 2015
Fourteen teams are participating in the 11th Cricket World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand, which began on 14 February and will continue until 29 March. The teams will play a total of 49 matches in 14 different cities. Australian playing fields will host 26 matches in seven cities: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, …
Africa Cup of Nations: A remarkable history
In its 30th edition, the championship is attracting the interest of many fans following the qualifying tournament, which held many surprises after the loss of major teams against teams of little fame, experience, and history in the championship.
Tourism ministry aims to attract 100,000 South African tourists in 2014-2015: TDA official
Authority also targeting increased visitors from India, China, Brazil, and Argentina
Internet access is no longer a luxury
Fibre-optics could leap-frog Africa into the future
South Africa celebrates 20 years of end of apartheid
The day will be marked by street parades, speeches, prayers, music and military salutes and displays.
BPL Live showcases the passion for the beautiful game in South Africa
Thousands of fans turn out to support their BPL teams at “the ultimate fan experience” event
Hunt is on for new emerging tigers: MINT, PPICS and CIVETS
AFP – For more than 10 years the rise of big emerging markets has re-shaped the global economy but these are now slowing with maturity, and the hunt is on to identify which upstarts will be tomorrow’s tigers. The big five, which recently helped the world through financial crisis but are now experiencing marked growing …
South Africa’s youth employment bill
In May of 2012, a violent clash erupted between protesters and the opposition. Although this sounds like a fairly common news report from Egypt these days, the incident in fact took place in South Africa. The Democratic Alliance (DA), the main opposition to the ruling African National Congress (ANC), took to the streets to march …
Yemen hostage mediators lose contact with Al-Qaeda
Kidnappers are demanding $3m (€2.2m) for his release before Saturday’s deadline.
The African tiger that leaped out of a cage to world leadership
Africa renewal first published this feature on the late South African Leader Nelson Mandela highlighting the renowned figure’s life and tribulations. In commemoration of the “African Tiger’s” exceptional life, Daily News Egypt is republishing this ode to a great man.
Mandela’s struggles for peace and justice in Africa
By Lansana Gberie On 27 November 1995, a calm voice issued this jarring statement on the BBC: “Abacha is sitting on a volcano. And I am going to explode it underneath him.” It belonged to Nelson Mandela. He was 77, and had already been president of South Africa for a year. Mandela was referring to …