Jacob Zuma
Miners welcome South Africa’s plans to open up power generation
South Africa's announcement that it will open up electricity generation to other players, effectively breaking Eskom's monopoly, has been welcomed by many, especially the mining industry, a key sector in Africa's most industrialized economy.
Ramaphosa replaces South Africa’s Zuma
South Africans awoke to a nation without Jacob Zuma as president for the first time in nine years yesterday, after the scandal-plagued head of state reluctantly resigned on orders from the ruling African National Congress (ANC).
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Zuma Quits as President of South Africa
Jacob Zuma resigned as President of South Africa on Wednesday, heeding orders by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to bring an end to his nine scandal-plagued years in power, Reuters reported.
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South African police raid home as part of Zuma probe
Heavily armed South African police raided the luxury home of the Gupta family on Feb. 14 as part of a probe into allegations the three brothers had corrupt links with President Jacob Zuma, who has been ordered by the ruling ANC to quit as head of state.
South Africa's Ruling African National Congress Has Formally Asked President Jacob Zuma to Resign
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has formally asked President Jacob Zuma to resign after he refused to do so earlier, reports say, quoted by BBC.
The reported decision to "recall" him followed marathon talks by senior party officials that continued into the early hours of Tuesday.
Sunset In Zimbabwe?
The tension has been mounting in Zimbabwe since tanks and armoured cars took to the streets of the Zimbabwean capital of Harare and other major cities on November 13. The situation deteriorated when the Army seized headquarters of the state television ZBC on November 14.
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South Africa's future
The peaceful end of apartheid and transition to democracy in South Africa was one of the 20th century's greatest achievements. A generation later, this troubled country and its ruling party are now headed toward a turning point. In December, the African National Congress (ANC) will choose a successor to current party leader (and South Africa's president) Jacob Zuma.
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China urges resistance to protectionism
Chinese President Xi Jinping told an international summit on Sept. 5 that although the global economy had improved, risk factors had also increased.
Addressing the "Dialogue of Emerging Market and Developing Countries," Xi appeared to rebuke the United States's recent resistance to international agreements - including the Paris climate accord.
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World seeks response to rising Korea crisis
North Korea's biggest-ever nuclear test and declaration it had a hydrogen bomb prompted worldwide condemnation from leaders, as well as thoughts on possible responses they could adopt.
Japan on Sept. 4 urged the U.N. Security Council to agree on a plan to draft a new sanctions resolution to punish Pyongyang after its sixth nuclear test.
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The BRICS Summit has Started
The BRICS Group leadership meeting began in the Chinese city of Siamon. Leaders of Brazil, India, China, Russia and South Africa have gathered in the first plenary session, TASS reports.
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