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South Africa wins toss, elects to bat against Australia in 2nd ODI

Stand-in captain Aidan Markram has won the toss and elected to bat in the second one-day cricket international as South ...

African Union backs campaign to replace Mercator map that distorts Africa's size

Organizers behind the Correct The Map campaign say the Mercator map's shrinking of Africa minimizes the continent's global influence — and is just plain inaccurate.

Africa Is Big, and It Wants the World’s Maps to Show It

A campaign is underway to replace the world’s most popular map, which the effort’s supporters say promotes a false view of ...

Japan proposes ‘economic zone’ linking Indian Ocean to Africa, seeks greater role in the region

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday proposed an economic zone connecting the Indian ...

Shoprite's Checkers trials high-tech shopping trolleys in South Africa

Shoppers at Checkers supermarkets in South Africa could soon be cruising the aisles with "smart" trolleys that let them know ...

Australia Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Cricket Score: SA Opt To Bat, Temba Bavuma Rested

Catch the live score and updates from the second ODI between Australia and South Africa in Mackay. This is a must win game ...

How many giraffe species are in Africa? New scientific analysis quadruples the count

Northern giraffes, reticulated giraffes, Masai giraffes and Southern giraffes, according to new data and genetic studies.

Japan Announces Plans To Invest $1.5 Billion In Africa

Japan aims to increase its presence in Africa. The Japanese government plans to invest $1.5 billion in the continent.

South Africa's consumer inflation rises in July as expected

South Africa's headline consumer inflation rose to 3.5% year-on-year in July from 3.0% in June, in line with economists' ...

Japan, Africa eye stable supply, responsible development of key minerals

YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- Japan and African nations agreed Friday to cooperate in realizing "stable supply and responsible ...