Africa to connect with its Diaspora

Political and business leaders from the continent and its diaspora will meet in South Africa next week for the Global African Diaspora Summit, which will explore ways of involving the diaspora in Africa's development.

SA reaffirms nomination for top AU post

South Africa says it is committed to supporting its nomination of Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to lead the African Union Commission, with the backing of the Southern African Development Community.

R5.7bn incentives for SA manufacturing

The Department of Trade and Industry will offer incentives worth R5.75-billion over the next six years to help South Africa's manufacturing sector become more competitive in an increasingly difficult global environment.

South Africa tests fuel cell powered train

South Africa's Anglo American Platinum has launched the prototype of the first fuel cell powered underground locomotive, in a bid to demonstrate the viability of platinum-based fuel cells as an alternative energy source while helping the country meet its energy and job creation challenges.

South Africa goes bigger at Cannes

South Africa is set to have its strongest representation yet at this year's Cannes Film Festival, with 130 of the country's filmmakers registered for the event, and the National Film and Video Foundation gearing up to showcase 20 local projects.

International children's race for Durban

South Africa will add another international sporting event to its schedule when Durban hosts an Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) Children's Series Race on 2 June, the day before the Comrades Marathon.