Big S.Africa state workers’ union rejects pay offer
One of South Africa’s largest state workers’ unions said Wednesday it had rejected a new pay offer from the government aimed at ending a three-week strike by about 1.3 million workers in Africa’s largest economy.
FACTBOX-Key political risks in the Gulf of Guinea
FACTBOX-Key political risks in the Gulf of Guinea
Togo: President Files More Defamation Suits
Togo’s President, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé on August 30, 2010 filed three more defamation suits against two privately-owned newspapers.
Kenya Coach Picks Final 18 For Guinea Bissau Match
Kenyan shot stopper, Arnold Origi has returned to the national team after being sidelined by injury for almost a year. Origi, who is one of the five foreign based players called to the team is expected to stay between the posts when Harambee Stars takes on Guinea Bissau this weekend.
High Court to assess report on Jet-Sahara deal
The Bombay High Court would examine the Ernst & Young report on the erstwhile Sahara Airlines buyout by Jet Airways to decide the onus on payment of tax liability amounting to Rs 107 crore (Rs 1.07 billion).
Trans-Sahara gas pipeline ‘in trouble’
ALGIERS, Algeria, Sept. 1 (UPI) — Algeria’s recent invitation to India to join the $13 billion, delay-plagued Trans-Sahara Gas Pipeline project is an indirect acknowledgment the project’s in “deep trouble,” an African business website says. Algeria – Africa – Business – Government – Reuters
South Africa Says Some Nations Eased Trade Controls After Disease Outbreak
South Africa, the world’s second- largest exporter of wool used to make clothes, said three of seven countries eased trade restrictions on animal and related exports from the nation where more than 8,500 animals have been killed by Rift Valley Fever.
South Africa’s Zuma Halts Iraq Oil Trading Probe into ANC-Linked Company
South African President Jacob Zuma said there are no legal means to prosecute traders for paying bribes to win Iraqi oil contracts under the United Nations’ oil- for-food program that operated before 2003.
Benin confirm Nobilo as coach just in time for qualifier
Frenchman Jean-Marc Nobilo was confirmed by the Benin football federation as their new coach only five days before they begin their African Nations Cup qualifying campaign on Sunday.
African Debate: Can Kenya Qualify For The 2012 Africa Cup Of Nations Finals In Gabon And Equatorial Guinea?
Most Kenyans will consider it a crime against the football loving nation if Harambee Stars, with the galaxy of stars currently in their ranks, fail to clinch the top spot in Group J.
