Horn of Africa piracy declines by almost half in 2011
NATO staistics reveal that number of attacks reduced from 45 in 2010 to 24 in 2011
Money Matters - Melissa Rudd
SA's online spending boom sees 30 percent rise in 2011
World Wide Worx research shows that South Africans spent almost a third more shopping on the internet than in 2010
Africa is 'golden ground' says Chinese Minister
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi hails Africa for its investment opportunities during a visit to the continent
Litter crackdown in Uganda as offenders arrested
Authorities in capital city of Kampala say they have arrested 40 people in 2012 for dropping rubbish on streets
Rhino hunting auction causes anger in SA
Nature conservation authority Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife auctions the right to shoot a rhinoceros as anti-poaching groups vent anger
Chinese currency could replace US Dollar in Africa
Standard Bank research says 40 percent of trade could be denominated in Chinese renminbi by 2015
Big boost in Christmas sales for online retailer
South Africa's largest online retailer kalahari.com reports 87 percent increase in shoppers in festive period so far
Victoria's Secret investigating child labour claims
US lingerie brand accused of using child labour on farms supplying cotton for factories in Burkina Faso
Troubled Air Zimbabwe grounds South Africa flights
State-owned airline stops daily service to South Africa over fears aircraft will be seized
Extra public holiday spreads Christmas cheer in SA
Government announces 27 December will be a public holiday despite fears over lost revenue to the economy
