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ANC to lose 11 seats, DA to gain 21 seats: Forecast

ANC to lose 11 seats, DA to gain 21 seats: Forecast

A record 25.3 million South Africans are registered to vote this year.

China pledges over half its foreign aid to Africa

China pledges over half its foreign aid to Africa

Africa is projected to grow above 5 per cent in 2014.

ANC set to retain power in South Africa

ANC set to retain power in South Africa

Counting is complete in over half of 22263 voting stations so far.

Sino-Russian trade rises 3.4% in 1st quarter

Sino-Russian trade rises 3.4% in 1st quarter

Even as the US and EU try to isolate Russia on the Ukraine issue, Beijing has been cementing its business ties with Moscow.

China signs $13.1 bn rail project in Nigeria

China signs $13.1 bn rail project in Nigeria

China is ready to participate in building Nigeria's infrastructure, the Chinese Premier said in Abuja on Wednesday.

US Fed chief says economy ‘on track for solid growth’

US Fed chief says economy ‘on track for solid growth’

She said that the US economy will end the year better than last year with GDP growth moving at a "somewhat faster pace" than 2013.

Court orders Thai PM removed from office

Court orders Thai PM removed from office

Protests began in November against a bid by the government to officially pardon former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Yingluck’s brother, a former business magnate currently in exile in Dubai.

Oil India buys 50% stake in Russian oil block

On completion of the deal, OIL will be able to book 50 per cent of production and reserves from Licence 61.

China coal production drops 1.3%

China coal production drops 1.3%

Smog filled Chinese cities had forced the administration to reduce coal consumption, a major cause of pollution.

South Africa Election by Numbers

South Africa Election by Numbers

South Africa on Wednesday kicked off its general election, the first during the post-Mandela era.