Global banks 'ramping up in Africa'

The eurozone crisis may have cast a pall over global bankers' New Year, but this hasn't stopped a number of international institutions from increasing their presence in Africa - starting in South Africa - to take advantage of the continent's fast growth rates, the Financial Times reports.

South African tourism numbers on the up

There was a two percent increase in the number of travellers moving in and out of South Africa in December compared to the same period last year, the Department of Home Affairs reports.

Supercomputing: SA back in top 500

A major upgrade to the Centre for High Performance Computing's Tsessebe Sun Constellation System has seen South Africa reclaim its place in the top 500 list of the world's fastest supercomputers.

Global partners join forces on SKA

The world's biggest telescope project has taken a crucial step forward, with its international partners - South Africa among them - joining forces and agreeing funding for the detailed design of the Square Kilometre Array.

Strong field tees up for Africa Open

South Africa will field a full arsenal of winners and promising youngsters when the European Tour swings through Buffalo City to contest the €1-million Africa Open at East London Golf Club from 5 to 8 January.

Bafana to help Afcon finalists prepare

Bafana Bafana may have missed out on qualifying for the 2012 African Cup of Nations finals, but that doesn't mean they won't be busy in the early part of the year.