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Aide’s book describes ‘farcical’ aftermath of Mandela’s death

August 25, 2021 at 12:53 a.m.

By Helen Nyambura-Mwaura JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Nelson Mandela's widow was forced to get accreditation to attend his memorial service and could only bring four family members as his clan squabbled...

South Africa’s Telkom takes second shot at IT firm BCX, offers $256 million

August 25, 2021 at 12:13 a.m.

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African telecommunications company Telkom made a second attempt to buy IT infrastructure firm Business Connexion with a 2.7 billion rand ($256 million) offer, seven years after...

South Africa’s ANC rolls to victory, boosting Zuma reform clout

August 24, 2021 at 11:43 p.m.

PRETORIA (Reuters) - The ruling African National Congress (ANC) swept toward victory in South Africa's fifth post-apartheid election on Thursday, handing President Jacob Zuma the clout to push through pro-business...

South Africa to hold elections in May, ANC set for reduced majority

August 24, 2021 at 8:11 p.m.

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa will go to the polls on May 7, President Jacob Zuma announced on Friday, with his African National Congress likely to easily extend its two-decade...

Coffin cover – Africa’s booming funerals business

August 24, 2021 at 2:14 p.m.

JOHANNESBURG/NAIROBI (Reuters) - From fish-shaped coffins to slaughtered bulls, funerals in Africa are lavish affairs, providing a lucrative opportunity for insurance companies looking for business in some of the world's...

Coffin cover – Africa’s booming funerals business

May 14, 2019 at 12:04 a.m.

JOHANNESBURG/NAIROBI (Reuters) - From fish-shaped coffins to slaughtered bulls, funerals in Africa are lavish affairs, providing a lucrative opportunity for insurance companies looking for business in some of the world's...

Miners union threatens strike at South Africa’s Amplats

August 24, 2021 at 9:50 a.m.

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Miners at South Africa's Anglo American Platinum reported for work late Thursday, and a labor leader said the workers will strike on Friday in an escalation of...

South African mobile operator MTN eyes Myanmar license

August 24, 2021 at 12:34 a.m.

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - MTN Group , Africa's largest mobile phone company, is interested in a Myanmar operating license, which it expects will cost the winning bidder $200-$500 million in license...

South Africa’s ANC picks fight with teachers union

August 23, 2021 at 10:41 p.m.

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's African National Congress wants to make strikes illegal for teachers as it tries to improve a creaking education system and woo young voters before next...

South Africa’s ANC picks fight with teachers union

August 22, 2019 at 8:39 a.m.

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's African National Congress wants to make strikes illegal for teachers as it tries to improve a creaking education system and woo young voters before next...

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