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Women empowerment at the heart of AU's interest

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Johannesburg - The African Union (AU) has been commended for consistently putting women at the heart of the development of Africa Agenda 2063, and declaring 2015 a year of women development and empowerment.

Africa ready for a single airline market – AU

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Johannesburg - The African Union Commission (AUC) has hailed South Africa and 11 other countries who have signed up for its ambitious proposal of having a single air-transport market on the continent within two years.

President Zuma welcomes AU summit delegates, leaders

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Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the Heads of State and Government as well as delegates who are arriving in South Africa for the 25th African Union Summit underway at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg.

North West calls for calm in Marikana, Bapong

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Pretoria – The North West Provincial Government has called on protesters in Marikana and Bapong in the Bojanala Platinum District to avoid engaging in violent and criminal activities.

SA business looks forward to opportunities in Mozambique

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Pretoria - A South African business which is taking part in the Department of Trade and Industry’s outward trade and investment mission (OTIM) to Mozambique is hopeful of the business opportunities in that country.

Tech4RED to benefit learners at E Cape schools

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Cofimvaba – Teaching and learning in some schools in the Eastern Cape will no longer be hampered by power cuts, thanks to the new technology, Tech4RED, launched today by Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor.

Fake cop fugitive rearrested

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Pretoria - A fugitive who posed as a police captain and worked at a Limpopo police station for about two years has been rearrested, the Hawks said on Friday.

AU condemns undemocratic elections

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Johannesburg - The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned the occurrence of holding on to power by Heads of State and refusing political elections to run peacefully.

AU mulls over 'African court' to try leaders

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Johannesburg – In an unprecedented move, the African Union (AU) has confirmed that it had ordered a court sitting in Senegal to try former Chadian President Hissene Habre for alleged crimes against humanity committed during his presidency between 1982 and 1990.

TFTA signifies Africa's seriousness about economic integration

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Pretoria - The launch of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Free Trade Area is a powerful signal that Africa is serious about its economic integration, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Three in court over rhino poaching

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Pretoria – Efforts by law enforcement agencies to deal with the rhino poaching plague proactively are steadily gaining momentum.