DAKAR: Its shimmering azure chimney stacks towering into the sky, the latest cement works launched by Africa's richest man lies idle in a Senegalese meadow - stopped in its tracks by legal action. Read more >>
KHARTOUM: Sudan's rich but under-developed archaeological heritage has received an unprecedented $135-million (98 million euros) in funding from the Gulf state of Qatar, Sudanese officials said on Sunday, 23 March 2014. Read more >>
According to GCIS, quoting Justice Minister Jeff Radebe yesterday says Government 'has welcomed' the release of the Public Protector's final report into security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma's private residence in Nkandla. Read more >>
The South African hotel sector looks to be emerging from its post-Soccer World Cup slump based on occupancy and room-rate figures from last year. Read more >>
A selection of short items from around the business community, published in a single, easily-digested single article to provide a snapshot of developments over the past few days. Read more >>
PRETORIA: North West Premier Thandi Modise says fixing infrastructure damaged by floods, which the preliminary assessment estimated at over R100-million, will require emergency funding to be fast tracked. Read more >>
Potholes are an indicator of poor maintenance and lack of technical skills - and are the tip of the iceberg of South Africa's infrastructure problems. Read more >>