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Direct flights to China strengthens African trade route

South African Airways launches non-stop 15 hour flights from Johannesburg to Beijing
Regulators have blocked porn TV channels (pic by Duchessa)

SA regulator blocks TV porn channels

ICASA refuses application from TopTV to broadcast three sexually explicit channels on pay TV
Emirates SkyCargo will add five weekly flights

Emirates SkyCargo bolsters African cargo services

Flights from Dubai to Zambia and Zimbabwe added to flight network
Africa is an attractive land for investment

Africa is 'the most attractive' region for investors

Survey by Economist Intelligence Unit reveals that institutional investors view the continent as the best place to invest
Standard Chartered backs AfriRen

Standard Chartered backs biomass producer AfriRen

AfriRen expects to double total biomass exports from Africa to Europe by 2016
Weather forecasters in SA could be prosecuted

Forecasters face prison for getting weather wrong in SA

Amendment to weather bill means official permission is needed before issuing severe weather warnings
Wimpy Braille burger

Braille burgers a tasty hit for Wimpy South Africa

Burger chain Wimpy promotes Braille menus through viral campaign
Power lines

Eskom: Cut down usage by 10 percent to keep lights on

South Africa's power utility asks for people to reduce electricity usage by 10 percent
ANc logo

ANC centenary celebrations get underway in SA

Ruling African National Congress party celebrates 100 years of existence in Bloemfontein
Youssou Ndour (photograph by Henryk Kotowski)

Senegalese star Ndour enters presidential race

Singer Youssou Ndour states that he is a candidate for Senegal's February elections