International

Hansgrohe, a German-based producer of kitchen and bathroom fixtures and showers, has announced its entry into the South African market through the acquisition of privately held local firm Personalised Bathrooms.

Italy and South Africa have launched an exchange programme for officers of small and medium enterprise (SME) support agencies, involving a five-week course locally followed by a visit to successful businesses in Italy.

British singer/songwriter Elton John has opened a care centre in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg that runs life skills projects for orphaned, abused and neglected children.

US President Barack Obama, presenting America's highest civilian honour to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, said the Nobel Peace Laureate exemplified "that sense of generosity, that spirit of unity, that essence of humanity that South Africans know simply as ubuntu."

Marsh, a wholly-owned local unit of US-based insurance and risk management group Marsh & McLennan, has completed its acquisition of the brokerage business of South African insurer Alexander Forbes, significantly expanding its presence in sub-Saharan Africa.

Confectionery giant Cadbury has made a landmark stride towards bringing progress and stability to the lives of poor farmers in the developing world. Since becoming Fairtrade certified for its best-selling Dairy Milk brand, farmers in West Africa will now be able to secure better deals for their produce.

South African cyclist Ashleigh Moolman Pasio achieved a career-best eighth place in the most prestigious stage race in women's cycling, the Giro Donne, which finished in Cremona, Italy on Sunday.

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South African teen performing sensation Kalon Badenhorst captured the attention of two top American music agents at an international talent showcase in Johannesburg on the weekend.

South Africa's national team raised their game in the opening match of the 2010 Fifa World Cup on Friday, holding a Mexican side placed far above them in the international rankings to an enthralling 1-1 draw - with Siphiwe Tshabalala unleashing a blistering shot to score the first goal of the tournament.