With more than 600 million Africans off the energy grid, nuclear power is being promoted as a clean and efficient answer
Despite high profile attacks that have led harsh words from both sides, analysts say two countries have left room for negotiation
New study finds city's metro area averages one geo-tagged tweet every 13 seconds, leading African continent in Twitter usage
Parts of the trial will be broadcast live, as South African station has launched a pop-up 24-hour channel dedicated to proceedings
Fragile Five is a group of countries that some economists say are far too reliant on foreign investment
In a rare statement posted to his website, Pistorius said no words can fully capture his feelings about the accident that killed Reeva Steenkamp
24-hour news channel hopes to run live stream from courtroom, along with about 78 documentary stories about the case and a team of analysts
Parts of city's Central Business District, once a no-go area, see rapid improvement thanks to developers
Analysts grapple with political fallout from massive corruption probe implicating dozens of civil servants, former government ministers, business people
An estimated 2.2 million people -- one out of four people in rural areas -- will face food insecurity between January and March
A key tributary for a major river in Kruger National Park has been contaminated by a toxic spill from a fertilizer company
Madagascar's electoral commission declares Hery Rajaonarimampianina winner of Dec. 20 poll, although final tally has been challenged by his opponent
Investigators say former intelligence chief Patrick Karegeya was found dead on Wednesday in an upscale Johannesburg hotel room
Medical teams in Central African Republic say violence has been escalating, despite increased presence of French and African troops
China and Southeast Asia are the biggest markets for rhino horn, which many consider an aphrodisiac
One South African plans introduce the first indigenously designed and manufactured smart phone aimed at attracting lower middle class consumers
Cottage industry springs up wherever crowds gather to mourn anti-apartheid leader
Some mourners wait for up to two days to get a last look of the former South African president before his remains are placed in a hearse and transported to Qunu, his ancestral home
During 10 days of mourning for freedom struggle icon Nelson Mandela, some companies are giving employees time off to pay respects at various memorials around the country
As crowd gathered at FNB Stadium for memorial service, many others in Johannesburg mourned from their places of employment, unable to get away for ceremony
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