South Africa

Over 10 000 cattle affected by the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have been vaccinated to eliminate the spillage of the outbreak.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says while government continues to work hard to attract foreign direct investment into South Africa, there has been a positive change domestically, with companies pledging huge investments into the economy.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will be hosting a number of live broadcast viewings of the State of the Nation Address on Thursday evening.

South African Airways (SAA) has resumed flights between Johannesburg and Malawi.

The Gauteng Education Department has confirmed the passing away of a fourth child from the Hoerskool Driehoek tragedy.

Eskom has concluded a R15 billion loan facility with a consortium of local and international banks.

Consumers will have to fork out more at the pumps as the price of petrol is set to increase by 7 cents a litre this week.

The 25th Annual Investing in African Mining Indaba, which brings together more than 750 investors and dealmakers, kicks off in Cape Town this morning.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has reminded all diplomatic missions accredited to South Africa to address official correspondence through the appropriate diplomatic channels.

Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe says the Total Exploration and Production Southern Africa's deep sea stavenger rig operations in the Western Cape should boost investor confidence and contribute positively to the oceans economy.