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Brazil to cancel $900m debt to strengthen ties with Africa

Brazil has said it plans to cancel $900-million worth of debt in 12 African countries, as part of a broader strategy to boost ties with the continent.

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Why Gatsby still haunts us almost 90 years later

As Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation hits our screens, it’s not hard to see why "The Great Gatsby" tale of the downside of the American dream still haunts us.

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ANC: Africa's economic independence is still an ideal

ANC: Africa's economic independence is still an ideal: Africa | Sapa; In celebrating Africa Day, the ANC has said the quest for economic independence and development in Africa remains an ideal.; comments (5)

'I don't do this job to win trophies,' says Kirsten ahead of tour

'I don't do this job to win trophies,' says Kirsten ahead of tour: Sport | Jenny Bernstein; Gary Kirsten says there is no easy recipe for success in the ICC Champions Trophy, ahead of his swansong tour as Proteas head coach.; comments (0)

Zuma and the 'very very important' to get new airplanes

Zuma and the 'very very important' to get new airplanes: National | Sapa; The defence force is looking to buy new presidential jets and planes as soon as possible, the Saturday Star has reported.; comments (27)

Maoists kill Congress leader in central India

Maoists kill Congress leader in central India: World | AFP; Maoist rebels have killed a local Congress leader and kidnapped at least four others after ambushing their convoy in central India, say police.; comments (0)

Africa Day: Extravagant celebration of 50 years of unity

Africa Day: Extravagant celebration of 50 years of unity: Africa | Jenny Vaughan; African leaders have opened celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc with Africa's problems set aside for a day to mark progress.; comments (4)

Woolwich killing: Police arrest friend of suspect after TV interview

Woolwich killing: Police arrest friend of suspect after TV interview: World | Sylvia Hui; Counterterrorism police have questioned Abu Nusaybah, a friend of one of two suspects in the killing of a British soldier, after a BBC interview.; comments (1)

Sudan suspends two newspapers as it clamps down on the media

Sudan suspends two newspapers as it clamps down on the media: Africa | Reuters; Sudan's security services have suspended the country's two biggest newspapers to punish them for reporting on army operations, say editors.; comments (0)

Numsa challenges City Power tender process

Numsa challenges City Power tender process: Energy | Sapa; The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa is taking Johannesburg City Power to court over an R800-million tender, it has been reported.; comments (1)

Afghan forces lauded for keeping 'casualties to a minimum'

Afghan forces lauded for keeping 'casualties to a minimum': World | AFP; The Afghan government has praised its security forces for beating back a Taliban assault on central Kabul that left seven dead.; comments (0)

And now Africa rises, to unite in prosperity

And now Africa rises, to unite in prosperity: Africa | Phillip De Wet; Kwame Nkrumah envisioned an Africa united by necessity and if anything can get the continent's nations to work together, it's the prospect of wealth.; comments (6)

IMF's Lagarde avoids charges in French payout scandal

IMF's Lagarde avoids charges in French payout scandal: Economy | Sapa-AFP; IMF chief Christine Lagarde has avoided immediate charges but was named 'assisted witness' in a case about a state payout to a disgraced tycoon.; comments (2)

The beginning of the decade of the ANC cadre

The beginning of the decade of the ANC cadre: National | Sapa; The ruling party wants reliable cadres to take South Africa into the future, says ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe.; comments (26)

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