Gunmen kill 11 and leave four others fighting for life in Johannesburg:
Gunmen kill 11 and leave four others fighting for life in Johannesburg:
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Taxi violence claims several lives in S. Africa:
Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a mini bus taxi, killing several people on board on Saturday night in the latest violence among South Africa's taxi ranks, police said. The incident happened just before 8 p.m. as the mini bus was carrying a number of passengers who were returning to Johannesburg after attending a funeral in Ematimotolo in KwaZulu-Natal Province, police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker said.
Cairo tops African cities attracting investment – UN report:
The report, entitled “The condition of African cities 2018 … Geography of African investments”, said that Cairo managed to top the African cities pertaining to luring investments despite the security, economic and political challenges witnessed by the city. Cairo and Johannesburg are the most important regions attracting investments in the African continent as they are considered main gate of investment expansion in Africa, said the report, which is based on the estimation of the UN for foreign investment movement during 2013-2016.
Ramaphosa Allies Secure Key Positions in ANC Gauteng Leadership:
Allies of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa secured key positions in the ruling party's leadership in the Gauteng province, boosting his power ahead of national elections in 2019. Several of Ramaphosa's allies in Gauteng, where he has enjoyed widespread support, were elected to the African National Congress's provincial leadership on Saturday.
Chinese President leaves for Middle East and African visits, BRICS summit:
Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Thursday for state visits to United Arab Emirates , Senegal, Rwanda, South Africa, and the 10th BRICS summit in Johannesburg. President Xi is paying the state visits at the invitation of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Senegalese President Macky Sall, Rwandan President Paul Kagame and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Team India u-17 women’s concede defeat to Russia 1-3:
New Delhi, Team India women's squad lost 1-3 to Russia in the BRICS U-17 football tournament in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday. Coming on the back of a 1-5 loss against the hosts South Africa, the Indian eves took an early lead through Soumya Guguloth in the 6th minute but Russia came back strong and ran out eventual winners scoring three goals in the remaining time.After Soumya had put India ahead in the 6th minute as she slotted home from a cross, the opponents did little wait and in the 9th minute equalized proceedings.
Barack Obama Still Doesn’t Understand Donald Trump:
Barack Obama doesn't often mention Donald Trump. More than anything else, that has been a constant in his random assortment of public appearances and statements since he left the White House.
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