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South African chemistry kit to inspire young scientists

A locally created chemistry experiment kit was created to ignite a love of science in learners. Developed by social entrepreneur Bathabile Mpofu, ChemStart is...

Johannesburg and Cape Town: Africa’s Emerging Gateways

Global cities are the new centres of innovation and prosperity. Magnets for talent and drivers of growth. New research by the Brookings Institution rates...

It is time for parity in unpaid housework

Women's Month is under way in South Africa, making it an apt time to examine progress women have made in gaining equality, as well...

South Africa’s fight against corruption continues

South Africa's ranking in the 2015 Corruption Perceptions Index drawn up by the international organisation, Transparency International, has shifted favourably compared to 2014, moving from 67 to 61. But there is still work to be done to eradicate corruption for good.

South Africa: the ‘most open country for FDI in the world’

South Africa attracted almost a quarter of all the foreign investment projects in Africa between 2007 and 2013, writes Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies as he heads to Davos for the the annual World Economic Forum meeting.

G20 leaders commit to ending poverty and inequality

G20 leaders at the recently ended G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane, Australia, have agreed to step up trade and increase job creation as a way to reduce inequality and poverty. The leaders also committed to contributing more resources to curtailing the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa.

G20 leaders commit to ending poverty and inequality

G20 leaders at the recently ended G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane, Australia, have agreed to step up trade and increase job creation as a way to reduce inequality and poverty. The leaders also committed to contributing more resources to curtailing the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa.

G20 leaders meet to discuss global economics

The G20 Leaders’ Summit taking place in Australia from 15 to 16 November will focus on finding ways to lift member economies out of the current economic doldrums. South Africa will also use the BRICS meeting on the sidelines of the summit to discuss issues of concern to South Africa and the rest of Africa.

G20 leaders meet to discuss global economics

The G20 Leaders’ Summit taking place in Australia from 15 to 16 November will focus on finding ways to lift member economies out of the current economic doldrums. South Africa will also use the BRICS meeting on the sidelines of the summit to discuss issues of concern to South Africa and the rest of Africa.

Positive economic outlook for Africa: AfDB report

The 2014 African Economic Outlook report predicts a rosy outlook for the continent in the short to medium term, with Africa’s growth levels expected to accelerate to 6% in 2015.