As more than one million workers stayed away from work, courts, school, hospitals and other government institutions remained empty. Read more »
Sub-Saharan Africa is weathering the global downturn better than most other parts of the world and is projected to grow faster than Latin America, Europe and Central Asia. Read more »
A devastating drought in Russia, which is the world's fourth largest exporter of wheat after the US, the European Union and Canada, could change the fortunes of the Kenyan wheat ... Read more »
The industrial action embarked upon by doctors and other health workers has worsened health service delivery across the country. Read more »
Although South Africa and the Congo have a steady trade relationship more should be done to strengthen it, says Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga. Read more »
Director-General of the Nigerian stock exchange Dr. Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke has been removed from her position over scrutiny of U.S.$18.1 million dollar missing from the exchange's ... Read more »
President Robert Mugabe is urging Europe and the Unites States to rethink sanctions. Read more »
It's crunch time for the public services minister and public sector unions after government gave unions an ultimatum. Read more »
The World Bank is investigating its U.S.$3,75 billion loan to Eskom after a complaint by environmental groups. Read more »
"We are rooting for your success," President Barack Obama told more than 100 young leaders from 40 African countries during a town hall meeting at the White House on Tuesday. He ... Read more »
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