Illegal exchanges of Mozambique timber to China threaten to hamper development in the former, one of the poorest countries on Earth.
64,000 rape cases –- including 25,000 sexual assaults on children -- were reported in South Africa last year.
Germany’s education minister has been dogged by an anonymous blogger for over a year. Now she faces losing her post.
Some farmers groups warn the pay hikes may lead to significant job cuts in the agriculture sector.
Forbes Magazine estimated Motsepe’s net worth at $2.65 billion.
Unwto issued its latest World Tourism Barometer on Monday, outlining which regions saw the greatest growth in 2012, and what to expect in 2013.
Activists have prevented the donation of helicopters from South Africa to Zimbabwe, but a violent election is still possible.
The 20th summit of the African Union came to a close in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with most problems unresolved.
Emigration spiked by 85 percent in 2011, with people between the ages of 25 and 29 forming the bulk of those departing.
If you’re deathly afraid of crocodiles, it might be a good idea to stay away from South Africa’s Limpopo River for a while, because roughly 15,000 crocodiles have escaped into the area surrounding the river.
The Kenyan government hopes Konza will have created more than 200,000 IT-related jobs.
Almost one-third of the continent’s entire population currently lives in just three states: Nigeria, Ethiopia and Egypt.
China’s Gini coefficient, an income inequality gauge, is lower than 10 years ago. Is China’s much talked-about income gap actually lessening?
Investment demand is expected to drive the price of gold higher in first half 2013, on loose monetary policies and burgeoning sovereign debt.
Ever swirled a glass of Brazilian wine? You may want to try some from Vale dos Vinhedos, one of Wine Enthusiast's top 10 wine travel destinations for 2013.
The insurgent group Seleka is making headway toward Bangui, despite peace negotiations in Gabon planned for this week.
Nelson Mandela is reportedly recovering well at home, but quiet speculation about his frailty and mental health are ongoing.
For Dalit women, the so-called Untouchables, protests of the recent rape of an Indian medical student is not likely to stop the sex crimes against them.
Dogged by persecution and surrounded by turmoil, Egypt's Orthodox Coptic Christians will celebrate Christmas Monday.
The northwestern African country of Mauritania has banned the use of plastic bags, citing the harmful effects of pollution.
More than 34,000 people qualified to apply for only 90 trainee jobs that were advertised.
South African President and ANC leader Jacob Zuma said that owning dogs was a part of white culture.
