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Cost of Stadium Reveals Tensions in South Africa Even as a $137 million stadium to be used for four World Cup games is rising, poverty remains prevalent nearby.

[Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:25:10 GMT]

Mohamed Ibrahim Ahmed Accused of Aiding Somali Terrorists Mohamed Ibrahim Ahmed was accused of getting military training from Al Shabab, which has been fighting the Somali government and has declared its intent to harm the United States.

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:35:37 GMT]

Nigerians Recount Night of Their Bloody Revenge This week dozens of herdsmen slaughtered hundreds of people in a brutal act of sectarian retribution in Jos.

[Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:21:30 GMT]

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Denies Interview Winnie Madikizela-Mandela issued a statement saying she did not give an interview to Nadira Naipaul, in which she was quoted making harsh statements about her ex-husband.

[Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:17:43 GMT]

World Briefing | Africa: Morocco: 20 Foreign Missionaries Expelled The Christians were expelled after religious authorities accused them of proselytism, which is illegal in Morocco.

[Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:30:44 GMT]

World Food Program Won’t Renew Some Somalia Contracts World Food Program officials said it would welcome an independent investigation into its Somalia operations after a report that up to half the food aid was being diverted.

[Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:20:44 GMT]

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11 killed in Somali clan clashes Get IOL on your mobile at m.iol.co.za Mogadishu - Fighting between two clans in central Somalia over land and water killed at least 11 people and wounded several others on Saturday, a rights group said. The two clans have been fighting over land and [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:11:00 GMT]

AOS-Orwell invest $5million equipment in Ghana's oil industry Two multi-national oil field service providers- Africa Oilfields Service Limited (AOS) and Orwell International (Oil&Gas) Limited, have committed $5million worth of equipment to Ghana's oil and gas industry. The two corporate entities plan to grow the [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:51:00 GMT]

British People Put Last: £63.3 Million in One Week’s Foreign Aid to Somalia, Pakistan and Afghanistan Last week the Government handed out £63.3 million in foreign aid to Somalia, Pakistan and Afghanistan — while both Tory and Labour parties have promised to make 'far-reaching' domestic spending cuts in Britain. The latest example of how British people [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:48:00 GMT]

Britist American Tobacco Uganda Says Profit More Than Doubles British American Tobacco Plcs Ugandan unit said full-year profit more than doubled after export volumes and the quality of the green leaf improved. Net income for the year through December rose to 8.01 billion Ugandan shillings ($3.86 million) from 3.24 [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:59:00 GMT]

French navy hands over suspected pirates to Somalia Reuters - 1 hour 43 minutes ago BOSSASO, Somalia - French navy officers handed over 22 suspected Somali pirates to semi-autonomous Puntland's authorities and they will be arraigned in local courts, officials said on Saturday. Foreign navies have been [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:43:00 GMT]

Godrej Consumer Products buys Nigeria's Tura MUMBAI (Reuters) - Godrej Consumer Products (GODREJCP.NS : 270.9 -1.65) (GCP) on Saturday said it has agreed to buy personal care company Tura from Nigeria's Tura Group. The deal size was not disclosed, but GCP said Tura's current management team will [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:08:00 GMT]

Hiddink rejects Ivory Coast approaches over World Cup THE HAGUE (AFP) Guus Hiddink will not coach the Ivory Coast at June's World Cup finals in South Africa, the Dutchman said in a newspaper column on Saturday. 'I must admit that the Ivory Coast did not make the decision easy. Didier Drogba (who played [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:04:00 GMT]

Indian IT companies eye Latin American, African markets for business expansion While the companies across the world are taking their time to overcome the impact of recession, Indian Information technology companies are exploring new and non-commercial markets in Latin America, Africa and Middle Eastern countries to expand their [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:45:00 GMT]

India's Godrej Consumer Products buys Nigeria's Tura MUMBAI, March 13 - Indiaescape_start39;s Godrej Consumer Products <GOCP.BO> on Saturday said it has agreed to buy personal care company Tura from Nigeriaescape_start39;s Tura Group. The deal size was not disclosed, but GCP said Turaescape_start39;s [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:28:00 GMT]

Lagos: living on an island is good for your health With the flow of worrying news from Nigeria intensifying daily, we may be forgiven for thinking that expats have a really bad time of it. Well, not exactly. If I had to take act based on the news Ive seen this week about Nigeria on the Internet and CNN, [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:49:00 GMT]

Liberian Registry breaks 100 mill gt barrier Extract not available. [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:39:00 GMT]

Mozambique sees rising deaths in cholera outbreak, with 42 dead and more than 2,600 infected MAPUTO, Mozambique - Mozambique's health ministry spokesman says the country's cholera outbreak has now killed 42 people in the northern and central parts of the southern African country. Leonardo Chavane says the disease is spreading, with more than [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:01:00 GMT]

Mozambique: 42 dead in worsening cholera outbreak Extract not available. [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:17:00 GMT]

Nigeria plane crashes during mock rescue exercise PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria - A Nigerian plane carrying more than 30 disaster response officials crashed on Friday in the oil hub of Port Harcourt in what was supposed to be a mock rescue exercise, but there were only a few minor injuries. The air force [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:43:00 GMT]

Nigerian Air Force accident injures 10 Ten people were injured when a Nigerian Air Force plane overshot the runway at Port Harcourt airport. [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:05:00 GMT]

Over 700 Africans sneak into Yemen SANA'A, March 13 (Saba) - About 750 Africans, including 85 women and 25 children, sneaked into Yemen last February, Interior Ministry has reported. The security sources said that about 382 of the Africans were Ethiopians, arrested either immediately at [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:50:00 GMT]

Somali clans clash over water, land, 11 killed SOGADISHU (Reuters) - Fighting between two clans in central Somalia over land and water killed at least 11 people and wounded several others on Saturday, a rights group said. [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:53:00 GMT]

South Africa’s Hungarian community commemorates national day South Africa’s small Hungarian community in the Johannesburg-Pretoria area gathered in Pretoria today to commemorate the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, which broke out on March 15. of that year. Pretoria, South Africa - In a bloodless revolution, the [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:01:00 GMT]

South African Air Force Unveils New IRIS-T Missile The newly delivered IRIS-T air-to-air missile was shown to the public for the first time at the South African Air Forces 90th anniversary parade held at AFB Swartkop, Pretoria. In 2008 the SAAF selected the IRIS-T as an interim short range air-to-air [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:51:00 GMT]

South Africans in three finals Extract not available. [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:38:00 GMT]

Tanzania to buy back stake in troubled state rail economy jakaya kikwete jakaya kikwete » economy By Fumbuka Ng'wanakilala DAR ES SALAAM, March 13 - Tanzania said on Saturday it planned to acquire the majority stake held by Indian state-run Rites Limited in the east African country's railway company. [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:59:00 GMT]

Tropical storm Hubert leaves 14 dead in Madagascar Source: Agence France-Presse (AFP) ANTANANARIVO — At least 14 people were killed and nearly 38,000 left homeless when tropical storm Hubert smashed into Madagascar this week, authorities said Saturday. "So far we have counted 14 dead, two missing and [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:24:00 GMT]

UN agency says 100,000 Somali faces new displacement Extract not available. [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:54:00 GMT]

University of Ghana to set up an Endowment Fund The University of Ghana, (UG) Legon, is to set up an endowment fund to address the impact of growth in areas such as finance, accommodation, curriculum development, governance and administration that negatively affect the institution. The fund is [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:28:00 GMT]

UPDATE 1-French navy hands over suspected pirates to Somalia BOSSASO, Somalia, March 13 (Reuters) - French navy officers handed over 22 suspected Somali pirates to semi-autonomous Puntland's authorities and they will be arraigned in local courts, officials said on Saturday. [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:53:00 GMT]

Uranium major Niger must review contracts -groups NIAMEY, March 13 (Reuters) - The new junta ruling in Niger, one of the world's biggest uranium producers, should review and possibly renegotiate dozens of resource exploitation contracts, civil rights groups said on Saturday. The West African state, [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:43:00 GMT]

What Obasanjo told me about Yar’Adua, by Doyin Okupe Dr. Doyin Okupe * Says I did not steal money *Explains how NRC plotted to truncate June 12 He is a medical doctor but is more well known as a rambunctious politician. Massive looking Doyin Okupe could be a stormy petrel. You may not be sure of his weight [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:53:00 GMT]

Zimbabwe man crucifies debtor for failing to pay up Extract not available. [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:54:00 GMT]

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10th March, 2010 South African President Zuma invites President Mills for a visit Accra, March 10, GNA - South African President Jacob Zuma has invited President John Evans Atta Mills for discussion on investments for mutual benefits. The invitation was made in a message delivered by the South African Minister for International [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:47:00 GMT]

ANC's never in short supply of shady characters The in senior positions, whether in government or its party structures. One would be forgiven for thinking that the criteria for a senior leadership position at the moment is having a tainted integrity, character and morality a criminal record or [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:01:00 GMT]

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BRT bus under fire in Soweto Extract not available. [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:38:00 GMT]

BRT bus under fire in Soweto Extract not available. [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:25:00 GMT]

BRT bus under fire in Soweto Extract not available. [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:11:00 GMT]

DA sends sympathy to Meers Johannesburg - The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday evening sent its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of veteran anti-apartheid activist, Professor Fatima Meer. The party described Meer, who passed away on Friday afternoon, as an [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:42:00 GMT]

Former wife claims Mandela betrayed people Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is quoted as saying Nelson Mandela agreed to a bad deal for blacks Daily Mail Winnie Mandela said her ex-husband had become a 'corporate foundation' who was 'wheeled out' only to raise money for the ANC party he once led. Image [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:56:00 GMT]

Friend, biographer of Mandela JOHANNESBURG -- Fatima Meer, a friend and biographer of Nelson Mandela, has died. She was 81. The South African Press Association quoted a local politician and family friend, Logie Naidoo, as saying Meer died in a Durban hospital Friday. The cause of [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:34:00 GMT]

Ghana, I.Coast to draw border of oil-rich sea zone - Reuters South Africa Ghana, I.Coast to draw border of oil-rich sea zoneReuters South AfricaLate in February, Russian oil firm LukOil announced a significant oil find offshore Ghana in a discovery that will add to the West African country's already ...and more »... [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:01:00 GMT]

Old Mutual shakes up US divisions Old Mutual plans to spin off its American fund management business and sell its US life and pensions division, as the sprawling conglomerate tries to refocus. FTSE LATEST £12.50 SHARE DEALING • Buy and sell shares online or by phone for £12.50 (£20 [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:39:00 GMT]

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Opinion: Criticism of Nelson Mandela unjust WASHINGTON — In an interview published by London's Evening Standard earlier this week, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela accused her former husband of betraying black South Africans. The sensational interview with Nadira Naipaul, wife of author V.S. Naipaul, [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:01:00 GMT]

PlayStation Move vs. Project Natal I am not sure who is going to come out ahead in this battle hopefully its gamers. If you wanted to play several different kinds of Move games, that could require a hefty hardware purchase. Comments [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:32:00 GMT]

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Rift threatens historic alliance Johannesburg - Deep divisions between South Africa's ruling ANC and its labour and communist allies are threatening a decades-old alliance as rival factions battle for power and influence to shape policy. The African National Congress and labour [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:04:00 GMT]

Seven injured in KZN taxi crash Thirty writers, thirty views of Durban. Each piece evokes memories of the city that has shaped... Was R130.00 Now R117.00 Johannesburg - Seven people were injured when the taxi they were travelling in overturned on the N3 freeway, near the Hammersdale [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:15:00 GMT]

Sex worker goes to court over 'unfair dismissal' in South Africa A South African sex worker has gone to court, saying she was unfairly sacked by a Cape Town massage parlour. Known as Kylie, she was dismissed for choosing her clients and spending time with her boyfriend who did not pay for her services, local media [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:49:00 GMT]

Six, including children, South African die in Afghan violence Reuters 03/11/2010 By KABUL - Five Afghan civilians, four of them children, were killed in an explosion Thursday, and gunmen shot dead a South African construction contractor and his Afghan colleague in a separate attack, officials said. One member of [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:48:00 GMT]

South Africa offers wide range of comfortable lodgings for old and young alike IN SOUTH Africa hostels are also changing their look to appeal not only to the young adventure seeker but also to older travellers who want to take advantage of cheap accommodation but still like their creature comforts. One example is the Coffee Shack [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:53:00 GMT]

South Africa's goal should be showcasing its vintage The 2010 FIFA World Cup presents a unique opportunity for South Africa to showcase its wines. The South African wine industry is going from strength to strength, and the World Cup should see it promoted further up the wine world league. Sizanani Chenin [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:15:00 GMT]

South Africa-Congo ‘land grab’: Exploitation or salvation? It has been called the ?new Great Trek? by South Africans who remember their history. Presently, over 30-million hectares in almost 30 African countries have been auctioned to a host of corporations and governments, from China ? housing one fifth of the [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:07:00 GMT]

South African ag reforms successful The South African Rural Development and Land Affairs minister Gugile Nkwinti has announced that at least nine out of 10 black farmers given land through the South Africa government’s land redistribution programme have failed. [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:59:00 GMT]

Stronger global stocks, metal prices boost JSE South African stocks rose yesterday in line with global equities, led by miners as metal prices rose, while the rand's gains against a softer dollar were more subdued after a strong recent rally. Government bonds also firmed, partly on dovish comments [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:22:00 GMT]

Tshwane: 'Negative mindset must change' Pretoria - All those who are against the renaming of Pretoria to Tshwane must reconsider their position for the benefit of all, the Tshwane Royal House executive committee said on Saturday. 'We just want some finalisation on this matter... this thing has [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:51:00 GMT]

Winnie denies maligning Mandela Winnie Mandela, the former wife of ex-President Nelson Mandela, has denied giving an interview accusing him of letting down black South Africans. Ms Madikizela-Mandela said the article, published in London's Evening Standard newspaper this week, was a [Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:49:00 GMT]