News in South Africa

MLB.comSouth African preparing for first Spring TrainingMLB.comIn a few weeks, the South African right-hander will make the long journey from Johannesburg to Mesa, Ariz., for Spring Training. "They don't really understand baseball or what it is," Scott said of friends in his native land. He doesn't have a favorite ...and more »

BloombergSouth African Markets - Factors to watch on Feb 3ReutersThe following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect South African markets on Friday. DIARY For South Africa corporate diary, click on For southern and South Africa diary, ...African Top Central Banks Turn on Governments to Curb PricesBusinessWeekAfrica on brink of hitting big timeThe Observer (blog)African Markets - Factors to watch on Feb 3Reuters Africaall 18 news articles »

Financial Times (blog)South African Stocks: Anglo, AngloGold, Eqstra, Investec, MTNBusinessWeekThe following were among the most active equities in the South African market today. Stock symbols follow company names. Anglo American Plc (AGL SJ), the diversified miner that accounts for 9 percent of the benchmark index, closed at its highest in ...S.Africa's rand tests new highs, resistance loomsReuters AfricaS Africa: rand rallyFinancial Times (blog)Bonds retain weaker biasBusinessLIVEall 18 news articles »

Moneycontrol.comIran policy not swayed by phone firm, South Africa saysReutersBy David Dolan | JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa denied on Friday it had been pressured by MTN Group into backing Tehran's nuclear program and aiding its military when the Johannesburg-based mobile operator was bidding for a telephone license in ...MTN Probes Bribery ClaimsWall Street JournalMTN to probe Iran bribery allegationsFinancial TimesMTN to investigate Turkcell's bribery claim (South Africa, Iran)Wireless Federationall 77 news articles »

AFPSouth Africa: 4 given 18 years in jail for killing lesbianmsnbc.comBy msnbc.com staff In a landmark decision in post-apartheid South Africa, four men were given 18 years in jail on Wednesday for stoning and stabbing to death 19-year-old Zoliswa Nkonyana for living openly as a lesbian. A crowd outside the court in Cape ...Lesbian killers in South Africa get 18-year jail termsBBC NewsSouth Africa: A lesson for lesbian murderersThe Africa ReportHuman Rights: Justice, Finally: Lesbian Murderers Off To Prison In South AfricaThe Daily ActivistLos Angeles Times -AFP -Huffington Postall 172 news articles »

New York Times (blog)ANC Study Said to Propose S. Africa Mine Resource-Rent TaxBusinessWeek3 (Bloomberg) -- A study into mine nationalization ordered by South Africa's ruling African National Congress proposes a 50 percent resource-rent tax rather than taking over operations, a party official who has seen the document said.Clueless in South AfricaNew York Times (blog)Fighting Poverty - the NDP, ANC and a Political Big BeastAllAfrica.comANC after bigger slice of miningSydney Morning HeraldSky News Australia -Irish Timesall 85 news articles »

Globe and MailGuest post: Glencore/Xstrata global merger ? a good deal for S AfricaFinancial Times (blog)As one of the world's largest producers, South Africa needs to consider the merger carefully. The deal may not affect the man in the street very much, but it does have a strong South African flavour, with both companies having operations in South ...Xstrata CEO Unlikely to Give Up Helm of Mine Giant He BuiltBusinessWeekFiery CEOs may clash in Glencore-Xstrata talksReutersXstrata's Davis Unlikely to Give Up Helm of Mine Giant He BuiltBloombergIrish Timesall 846 news articles »

South African Stocks: African Rainbow, Anglo, Richemont, SasolBusinessWeek2 (Bloomberg) -- The FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index advanced to a record, rising 0.7 percent to 34363.50 by 12:35 pm in Johannesburg. The following are among the most active equities in the South African market today. Stock symbols follow company ...and more »

3News NZFiji-South Africa to clash in NZ 7s quartersFijivillageThe Digicel Fiji Sevens team will meet South Africa in the main cup quarterfinal of the New Zealand Sevens at 2.39 this afternoon after winning their last pool game against Wales 19-0 last night. After the upset defeat to Tonga 17-14, Assistant coach ...VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa Vs Fiji (5-21), Cup Quarter final, Wellington ...3News NZTonga upsets Fiji at NZ Sevens, heads pool with New Zealand, South Africa and ...Winnipeg Free PressSouth AfricaStuff.co.nzSPORT24 -Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Ltd -SkySportsall 344 news articles »

ABC7Chicago.comSouth African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo performsABC7Chicago.comFebruary 3, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- A Grammy Award-winning group from South Africa that has a worldwide following entertained fans in Chicago tonight. Ladysmith Black Mambazo performed at the Old Town School of Folk Music. The group was founded in the ...and more »