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SONA2016: Zuma vows to remove red-tape that hinders investment

SONA2016: Zuma vows to remove red-tape that hinders investment

He also promised that state-owned companies "that are no longer relevant to our development agenda will be phased out".

UN: Better data needed to fight FGM

UN: Better data needed to fight FGM

Increasing population growth could outpace current progress and undo the successes of the past decades.

Antibiotic resistance growing menace in BRICS: Jim O’Neill

Antibiotic resistance growing menace in BRICS: Jim O’Neill

BRICS countries could account for 30% of superbug-related global deaths, if menace remains unchecked, warn experts.

South African mining production grew by 3.3% in 2015

South African mining production grew by 3.3% in 2015

South Africa ranks as one of the richest countries in natural resources from gold to iron ore.

Russia hits back at UNSC members pressing for end to its Syrian mission

Russia hits back at UNSC members pressing for end to its Syrian mission

Syria's 5-year civil war has driven about 11 million people from their homes.

Yellen cites risky conditions in global economy

Yellen cites risky conditions in global economy

The US Fed chief said that the monetary policy remains accommodative.

Iran to get delivery of Russian anti-aircraft missile systems

Iran to get delivery of Russian anti-aircraft missile systems

The order would be completed by the end of the year, Tehran says.

China, Russian Foreign Ministers to attend Syria meet in Munich

China, Russian Foreign Ministers to attend Syria meet in Munich

Beijing has urged participants in Syrian peace talks to show goodwill.

China records first case of Zika virus

China records first case of Zika virus

The World Health Organization has declared the Zika virus an international public health emergency.

Yen strengthens, Nikkei takes a beating

Yen strengthens, Nikkei takes a beating

Investors are offloading stocks in favor of low-risk assets.