THE European Union's (EU's) uncertain and meandering ways since embarking on a new constitution with the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty raises the question of whether it will in future be taken seriously as the global player it so dearly wishes to be.
THE special congress of the South African Communist Party (SACP) that ended in Polokwane on Saturday was a watershed moment for the disparate coalition of forces that propelled Jacob Zuma to the African National Congress (ANC) and state presidencies.
GAMING group Gold Reef Resorts is hoping to attract several big-spending players from the US and Russia to its properties during next year's Soccer World Cup, particularly to the group's newest property, Silverstar Casino near Krugersdorp.
French flags were flying high in Hong Kong yesterday after two of their big race raiders, Vision d'Etat and Daryakana, captured two of the four Group 1 races -- the Cathay Pacific Cup and the Hong Kong Vase.
EMPLOYMENT figures may steal some of the thunder from news on inflation this week, given that job security is key to any recovery in household demand.
THE South African Communist Party (SACP) has called for an amendment to the Petroleum Resources Development Act in order to ensure the socialisation of SA's mineral wealth beyond formal state control.
THE Gauteng government has decided to wind up the Gauteng Motorsport Company, which is tasked with running the province's motorsport programme.
LEGAL experts disagree on the Democratic Alliance's (DA's) chances of succeeding in its bid to have the appointment of Menzi Simelane as national director of public prosecutions (NDPP) scrapped on the grounds that he is "not conscientious" and "lacks integrity".
The Communication Unit in the Office of the Premier in the North West has scooped three awards for its outstanding performance in communicating government's programmes.
President Jacob Zuma has bestowed National Orders, the highest award in the country, on 29 South African and foreign nationals at a ceremony at the Union Buildings.
All 94 clinics in the Ekurhuleni region will be dispensing Antiretroviral (ARV) treatment from 1 April 2010.
The elderly must teach the youth what it means to be South African and love and work for this country selflessly, says President Jacob Zuma
The vehicle purchased for official use by the Deputy Minister of Correctional Services, Hlengiwe Mkhize, belongs to the state and is a tool to execute duties, says the Deputy Minister's spokesperson, David Hlabane.
The face of HIV/AIDS in KwaZulu-Natal is a woman in her thirties living in eThekwini, according to a study released this week.
FORMER Information Minister Jonathan Moyo made a triumphant return to Zanu PF's central committee yesterday as the announcement of his election was made amid the loudest and prolonged applause.
A United Nations General Assembly panel that met this week broke new ground and helped build new momentum for ending human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity, a coalition of sponsoring nongovernmental organizations said today.
ZAMBIA has thrown its weight behind fellow least developed countries (LCDS) and G-77 countries advocating for the full implementation of the Kyoto Protocol and a final negotiated legally binding decision on Climate Change mitigations.
Invictus has been showered with praise abroad, with US film critics giving it the thumbs-up for its conciliatory, emotional and empathic stance on unity, reconciliation and forgiveness.
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe will today officially open Zanu PF's congress at a defining moment following its defeat in last year's general election. There have been explosive internal clashes recently which have exposed simmering regional and ethnic hostilities threatening to tear the party apart.
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe bemoaned the divisions ripping at his party, as he opened its first congress on Friday since it lost its absolute grip on power.
HEAD of delegation of the European Union (EU) Xavier Marchal yesterday said Europe was ready to restore relations with Harare if the country fully consummates the global political agreement (GPA). Opening an Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA) seminar in the capital, Marchal said the EU was not pushing for regime change as claimed by President Robert Mugabe.
THE use of multi currencies has thrown Zanu PF into financial trouble, a central committee report on finance for this year says.
While waiting in one of those interminable queues at a South African state hospital, Jullian Nwadu was asked when she was going back to Zimbabwe. "In December," she answered, welcoming what seemed like a stranger's attempt at making friendly conversation. "When you go, you mustn't come back."
President Mugabe has criticised Zanu-PF members who are promoting factionalism, questioning their dedication to the principles and values that saw the party leading Zimbabwe to independence.
YOUTH organisations of several political parties that contested the 2009 Presidential and National Assembly elections plan to stage protest marches countrywide, as a sign of their rejection of the results of the elections.
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