South Africa in the News on 17 April 2012

Africa's 'perception gap' can be closedNewsDayThe 25 biggest rapid growth markets of strategic importance to business development, which include South Africa, Ghana, Egypt and Nigeria from more…

Globe and MailS. Africa pushing for more World Bank, IMF reformBusinessWeekBy DONNA BRYSON South Africa's finance minister, appearing braced for disappointment when the World Bank chooses a new le more…

South Africa's new bunch of winemakersIT Business NetBy GrabNetworks Ntsiki Biyela is one of an emerging group of young black winemakers in the South African wine industry, which for centuries has more…

Platinum Group Reports Q2 2012 Financial ResultsMarketWatch (press release)At April 11, 2012 the Company's cash position was approximately $75.51 million, including restricted cash, but not includ more…

Globe and MailS. Africa pushing for more World Bank, IMF reformBusinessWeekBy DONNA BRYSON South Africa's finance minister said Monday he'll push for more international financial institution r more…

Telegraph.co.ukSouth Africa's Zuma to wed againThe ZimbabweanSouth Africa's President Jacob Zuma is set to marry once again, adding a fourth wife to his family. Zuma, who turned 70 last week, more…

Meet South Africa's first black female winemakerGlobe and MailHundreds of dedicated fans lined the streets of downtown Toronto for the chance to see Oprah Winfrey in person. The fans say they didn more…

Independent OnlineSouth Africa's water crisis just got expensiveMail & Guardian OnlineOver R570-billion will be needed for investment across South Africa's water value chain, in the coming 10 more…

South Africa tightens rhino hunting rulesBusinessWeekSouth Africa says it is tightening hunting rules to try to combat illegal rhinoceros horn trading. An environmental affairs ministry statement issu more…

Independent OnlineSouth Africa PIC eyes $3.8bn private equ…BusinessDaySouth Africa's government pension fund could invest as much as $3.8 billion in African private equity, its chief executive s more…

Daily NationUse fair process to pick World Bank head, says South AfricaDaily NationNigeria's finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala addresses the media on March 23, 2012 in Pretoria, South Africa. P more…

South Africa's rand weakens on Spanish worriesReuters AfricaJOHANNESBURG, April 16 (Reuters) – South Africa's rand weakened against the dollar on Monday as it tracked the euro, which hit a two more…

telecomlead.comBRICS Cable between Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa to be ready …telecomlead.comTelecom Lead India: Emerging telecom markets such as Brazil, Russia, India, China and Sou more…

SABMiller eyes $2.5 billion in Africa investmentReuters"There's quite an attractive growth in markets outside South Africa so we will be investing basically to meet and be ahead of demand,&qu more…

S.Africa planning bill to limit alcohol advertsReuters| JOHANNESBURG, April 16 (Reuters) – South Africa is drafting legislation to curb advertisements and marketing of alcohol in Africa's largest more…

South Africa tightens rhino hunting rulesCBS NewsJOHANNESBURG — South Africa says it is tightening hunting rules to try to combat illegal rhinoceros-horn trading. An environmental affairs ministry s more…

South Africa: Germany, SA initiative to boost local innovation7thSpace Interactive (press release)Cape Town – A research co-operation initiative between Germany and South Africa can help South Africa more…

South Africa tightens rhino hunting rules to combat illegal rhinoceros-horn …Washington PostJOHANNESBURG — South Africa says it is tightening hunting rules to try to combat illegal rhinoceros horn more…

Independent OnlineSA needs to invest R573bn in water infrastructure, servicesCreamer Media’s Engineering NewsWater-stressed South Africa needs to invest a massive R573-billion in water infrastructure, more…

South Africa's men win beach volleyball spot at London Olympics by winning …Washington PostLAUSANNE, Switzerland — South Africa has earned a spot in the London Olympics men's beach volleyb more…