South African President Jacob Zuma

Zuma named Africa's best president

South African President Jacob Zuma was named Best African President at the 2009 Africa Consciousness Media Leadership Awards, which honour those who have contributed to the liberation and development of the continent.

SA's peacekeeping efforts lauded

South Africa is an internationally respected peace broker, and its peacekeeping missions have been lauded, especially in African countries plagued by instability and war, writes Edwin Tshivhidzo.

FNB starts operating in Zambia

South Africa's First National Bank has started operating in Zambia, taking advantage of an investor-friendly environment with low political risk to expand in the southern African country.

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Africa - The Good News

Africa - The Good News

Find out why a growing number of journalists, academics and investors are starting to look at Africa differently.