
Johannesburg fire: 'Others jumped too, but they didn't make it'
One survivor tells of his escape, another says she was powerless with her children trapped inside.
1970-01-01 08:00

South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?
Many blocks in inner-city Johannesburg, the scene of a deadly fire, are deemed unfit to live in.
1970-01-01 08:00

South Africa producer inflation slows to 2.7% y/y in July
JOHANNESBURG South Africa's producer inflation slowed to 2.7% year on year in July from 4.8% in June, statistics
1970-01-01 08:00

52 dead in central Johannesburg apartment block fire
South African authorities say it is unclear what sparked the blaze at the five-storey building.
1970-01-01 08:00

At least 20 dead in Johannesburg fire
At least 20 people have died and 43 injured after a fire broke out in a five-story building in central Johannesburg early Thursday morning, according to South Africa's public broadcaster SABC.
1970-01-01 08:00

Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader
Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.
1970-01-01 08:00

Asia Stocks Set to Follow US Gains on Fed Outlook: Markets Wrap
Shares in Asia are poised to follow Wall Street gains after US economic reports pointed to slowing growth,
1970-01-01 08:00

Gabon Junta Appoints Army Officer as Transitional President
Soldiers in Gabon appointed the head of the republican guard as the OPEC member state’s new leader, hours
1970-01-01 08:00

Eramet to Resume Manganese Mining in Gabon After Coup
Eramet SA will restart production at its manganese mining operations in Gabon on Thursday, ending a temporary halt
1970-01-01 08:00

India Allows Rice Exports to Singapore, Sidestepping Sales Curbs
India, the world’s biggest rice exporter, will permit shipments to Singapore despite putting restrictions on overseas sales of
1970-01-01 08:00

Zimbabwe media guide
An overview of the media in Zimbabwe, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
1970-01-01 08:00

Soldiers Seize Power in OPEC Member Gabon After Election
Soldiers seized power in OPEC member Gabon, the BBC reported, four days after the central African nation held
1970-01-01 08:00