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Gandhi's ashes scattered in Indian Ocean
Durban (South Africa), Feb 1 Some of the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were scattered in the Indian Ocean along South Africa's east coast on Saturday, 62 years after his assassination.
Indo-Zambia bank thrives in Africa
Lusaka (Zambia), Feb 1 On the ground floor of a squat building in downtown Lusaka, tellers sit inside tiny wooden cabins, counting out money. The busy scene is as ordinary as at any other bank, but the provenance of this financial firm is a rather unique experiment, beginning nearly 6,600 km away — in India.
Vedanta to invest $1.5 bn in Zambia
Lusaka (Zambia), Jan 14 Vedanta Resources, the metals and mining major headquartered in London and promoted by non-resident Indian Anil Agarwal, plans to invest $1.5 billion in Zambia to expand its production of copper cathodes to half a million tonnes by 2013.
‘India's pvt sec will power Africa’
On Board Special Aircraft, Jan 13 India's foray into Africa will be powered by the private sector and would generate local employment instead of import of workforce, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari said while returning from a three-nation southern African trip.
Vice President concludes Africa tour
Gaborone (Botswana), Jan 12 Indian Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari left for home after wrapping up his three-day visit to Botswana on Monday.
Next stop for Bollywood – Botswana!
Kasane (Botswana), Jan 11 If Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari has his way, Indian filmmakers will have another exotic film destination — Botswana.
Malawi, India sign three deals
Lilongwe (Malawi), Jan 9 The southern African state of Malawi on Friday expressed interest in the joint exploration of potential uranium sites along with India. 'We have already one working mine in Karonga. We can work with India to jointly explore other sites,' Malawian Vice President Joyce Banda told reporters after holding bilateral talks with visiting Indian Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and witnessing the signing of three agreements.
Malawi seeks India’s help
Lilongwe (Malawi), Jan 9 Malawi has expressed interest in the joint exploration of potential uranium sites as the southern African country, where China has come in as a big player, sought India's help in shoring up energy security and in building its port and other infrastructure.
India in search of diamonds
Lilongwe (Malawi), Jan 9 India is a on a diamond search in the southern African state of Botswana from where it hopes to increase the direct access of Indian companies to rough diamonds, rather than through middlemen.
Indian Vice President visits Malawi
Lilongwe (Malawi), Jan 8 Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Thursday arrived in Malawi, a small land-locked country in Africa, — the first Indian leader to visit the country.
I am a Delhiwala: Malawi President
Lilongwe (Malawi), Jan 8 From reminiscing about his days in Delhi to his fondness for bhangra, the president of the small, land-locked southern African nation of Malawi praised Indian education, pointing out that he was a 'product of India.'
India extends $50 mn credit to Malawi
Lilongwe (Malawi), Jan 8 India has extended a line of credit of $50 million to the small land-locked African nation of Malawi which has invited Indian companies for investment in hydropower, farmlands and mining including uranium. As the first Indian leader to visit Malawi, a nation of 13.5 million sandwiched between Zambia and Mozambique, Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari announced on Thursday evening the soft loans and grants at a state banquet hosted by Malawian President Bingu Wa Mutharika.
Tata Africa to double yield in 2 yrs
Lusaka (Zambia), Jan 8 Tata Africa will double its turnover in the next two years to $1 billion, the head of the diversified operations that range from vehicles to floriculture to information technology said here.
First Zambian President wants India's help against AIDS
Lusaka, Jan 8 One of the old warhorses of Africa's colonial struggle, Kenneth Kaunda, who was a contemporary of Indira Gandhi, wants India's help in fighting a new adversary — HIV/AIDS.
‘Nano will be brought to Africa’
Lusaka (Zambia), Jan 7 India's 'people's car' will certainly drive down the roads of Africa, with the Tata group conducting research on the rules and regulations of the different markets in this vast continent.
India signs $50m loan, offers $75m more to Zambia
Lusaka (Zambia), Jan 7 India on Wednesday signed a deal for extending a $50 million line of credit to Zambia, with a proposal to extend another soft loan of $75 million — even as both countries decided to 'reinvigorate' relations to reflect 'changed times'.
Indian Vice President visits Zambia
Lusaka, Jan 6 Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari arrived in this Zambian capital on Tuesday on the first leg of his three-nation African tour aimed at renewing old ties with the leadership of these countries.
India, Zambia toast to growing trade
Lusaka, Jan 6 Amid exuberant tribal dances and Bollywood songs, India and Zambia toasted each other to an 'ever deepening' of relations, particularly in trade and investment, during the highest level visit from New Delhi in two decades.
‘Botswana diamonds of interest’
Lusaka, Jan 6 Botswana's diamonds are of 'direct interest' to India, Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari said as he began his three-nation Africa tour on Tuesday.
India-SA CEO forum to boost ties
Johannesburg, Aug 25 Captains of trade and industry from India and South Africa have agreed to support their governments in bolstering relationships between the two countries, with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma affirming to elevate this engagement to a 'higher level'.
India to host talks on Doha trade
Johannesburg, Aug 24 India announced plans on Monday for a new round of talks next month to revive the stalled Doha round of trade talks, reported the SAPA news agency.
Top Indian athletes train in South Africa
Durban, Aug 20 Ten top Indian athletes are undergoing an intensive four-month training in preparation for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.
Medical student Miss India SA
Durban, Aug 6 Medical student Kajal Lutchminarian, 21, who has been crowned Miss India South Africa, is back to doing what she loves best -- helping in preventive healthcare campaigns.
Gandhi's South Africa home for sale
Johannesburg, July 28 The thatch-roofed house where Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi stayed here as a young lawyer is up for sale and its owner says the response following global publicity was 'absolutely phenomenal'.
SA for India preferential trade pact
Johannesburg, July 26 The South African government is to press its regional partners in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) to speed up the finalisation of the preferential trade agreement with India that could double the current $6-billion trade between the two countries.
Spices Board may consider contract farming in South Africa
Johannesburg, July 26 The Spices Board of India may consider the possibility of pushing cultivation of Indian spices in South Africa through contract farming amid growing requests for seed exports by locals.
Indian Tea Board trying to open up more African markets
Johannesburg, July 26 Having helped promote Indian teas in North Africa with Egypt as a major market, the Tea Board of India is now looking at heading south of the continent through South Africa.
'South-South' to shape global economy
Johannesburg, July 25 Cooperation between the countries of the South such as India and South Africa will shape the future economy of the world, according to South African Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies.
'India, SA can tackle slowdown'
Johannesburg, July 23 India and South Africa can defy the slowdown if they increase investments in each other's economy, according to South African Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Maite Nkoane-Mashabane.
'South Africa can benefit from India's infrastructure plans'
Johannesburg, July 23 South African companies can use their capacities to reap benefits from the $500 million that India plans to invest by 2012 in infrastructure projects, according to vice-president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Hari Bhartia.
Gandhi award for Aung San Suu Kyi
Durban, July 21 Myanmarese pro-democracy activist and leader of the National League for Democracy Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace in Durban.
Gandhian award for Aung San Suu Kyi
Durban, July 21 Myanmarese pro-democracy activist and leader of the National League for Democracy Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace here.
Indian pop star Sunidhi Chauhan wows South Africans
Johannesburg, July 18 Indian pop queen Sunidhi Chauhan enthralled South Africans with a whirlwind tour of two cities at the weekend, belting out all her frenetic-paced hits with a stage energy to match.
Indian diamond company comes to Botswana's rescue
Johannesburg, July 18 Diamond Trading Co (DTC) Botswana, the sales arm of global diamond major De Beers, has appointed an Indian diamond producer as its sightholder to ensure the sustainability of its diamond manufacturing capacity in the African country.
SA Indians recall days of struggle
Johannesburg, July 17 As people across the globe prepare to mark the inaugural Mandela Day on July 19 with a variety of community service projects, four South African Indian veterans of the struggle against apartheid recalled the time they spent on Robben Island with the first democratic president of the nation.
'NAM more relevant than ever'
Sharm el-Sheikh, July 15 Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said the relevance of the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM has) 'never been greater than today' and called for greater solidarity among members in tackling global challenges, including the financial crisis, energy security, climate change and the UN reforms.
PM moots convention on terrorism
Sharm-el-Sheikh, July 15 Stressing that terrorists and those who abet them must be brought to justice, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday proposed a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism at the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit here.
Mahindra may start assembling in SA
Johannesburg, June 9 Indian auto major Mahindra and Mahindra will likely start assembling vehicles in South Africa from early next year, according to the new chief executive of Mahindra South Africa, Ashok Thakur.
'South African Muslims enjoy more freedom than those elsewhere'
Johannesburg, June 4 (IANS) South African Muslims enjoy more freedom than their counterparts in any Islamic country in the world, newly-appointed Deputy Minister of International Relations Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim has said at an event organised by an Indian Muslims' charity.
South African advertising gurus laud IPL 2 campaign
Johannesburg, June 2 The South African advertising industry has hailed the success of Indian Premier League's (IPL) ad campaigns, which were conceptualised in just two weeks.
Indian woman finishes among top 10 in South African marathon
Johannesburg, May 29 A South African Gujarati woman is the toast of her community after she became the first Indian woman to finish in the top 10 of the prestigious Comrades Marathon run annually between two cities since 1921.
Deal with Bharti to create giant: MTN
Johannesburg, May 26 South African telecom giant MTN believes a potential transaction with its New Delhi-based counterpart Bharti Airtel would create a giant that would straddle India, the Gulf and Africa.
Lalit Modi thanks South Africans for making IPL a grand success
Johannesburg, May 25 Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi has thanked the people of South Africa for their overwhelming support for the tournament and making it a grand success on foreign soil.
From Gandhi to Akon, it was a fitting IPL finale
Johannesburg, May 25 From Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajan to Akon's smash hits, the closing ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the New Wanderers here on Sunday night showcased the diverse cultures of South Africa and India.
IPL - cricket without boundaries
Johannesburg, May 25 The opening was dull and even tentative, but after 37 days of high drama and intense competition, the Indian Premier League (IPL) turned out to be a blockbuster that won over South African cricket fans as well the entire nation that was initially sceptical of the high-pitched Indian extravaganza.
Champions League T20 to be held in October in India
Johannesburg, May 24 Twelve teams will contest in the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) tournament to be played in India from October 8-23.
South African president's son learns about IPL
Johannesburg, May 21 While his father, President Jacob Zuma, prepares to run the country after his recent election, Duduzani Zuma is learning the intricacies of Twenty20 cricket with the aid of his close friend and Indian business partner, Tony Gupta.
Soccer talent hunt in 50 Indian cities
Johannesburg, May 20 Global beverages major Coca-Cola's football talent hunt initiative will be extended to 50 Indian cities this year as against eight last year.
Bollywood stars, business honchos, politicians expected at IPL final
Johannesburg, May 20 The Indian Premier League (IPL) final at the Wanderers Sunday will see the who's who of India rubbing shoulders with their South African counterparts at an unprecedented gathering here.
Web vote to decide Miss Bollywood IPL finalists
Johannesburg, May 17 Forty-eight young South African women are holding thumbs to see which 16 of them will go through to the finals of the Miss Bollywood IPL South Africa to be held at the Wanderers here next Sunday.
Obama documentary by PIO to air in US
Johannesburg, May 16 A documentary film by South African Indian producer Anant Singh on Barack Obama's road to becoming the first black person to occupy the White House will air on American television.
House of Lords premiere for South African Indian's film
Durban, May 14 It had a special screening in Britain's House Of Lords and now South African Indian producer Junaid Ahmed's 'More Than Just A Game', a film on football as a way of retaining some sanity among political prisoners, is expected to attract a great deal of attention at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.
House of Lords premiere for film
Durban, May 14 It had a special screening in Britain's House Of Lords and now South African Indian producer Junaid Ahmed's 'More Than Just A Game', a film on football as a way of retaining some sanity among political prisoners, is expected to attract a great deal of attention at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.
Row over Indian market in S Africa
Durban, May 14 A group of fruit and vegetable hawkers here are taking the local municipality to court in an effort to retain the 100-year-old Early Morning Market that was started by the first indentured labourers from India who opted to remain in the country after their contract as sugarcane farm workers ended.
'Cipla has not opposed takeover bid'
Johannesburg, May 6 South African pharmaceutical major Adcock Ingram, which last month said it wants to take over rival Cipla Medpro, on Wednesday said it has received no letter from the targeted company's Mumbai-based partner Cipla India opposing the acquisition bid.
PIO the likely finance minister of SA
Johannesburg, May 5 Indian origin Pravin Gordhan, who has won international acclaim for transforming South Africa's revenue services, is likely to be inducted as the new finance minister in President-elect Jacob Zuma's government.
Raina becomes first batsman to get past 650 runs in IPL
Johannesburg, May 3 Suresh Raina with his flamboyant 32 in Chennai Super Kings' 18-run win Saturday over Delhi Daredevils has become the first batsman to score more than 650 runs in both the editions of the IPL.
Warne lauds young Indians in IPL
Johannesburg, April 29 Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne has lauded the young Indian players in the side as the ones who would ensure triumph for India in the World Cup Twenty20 in future.
Tatas part of $600 mn global project
Johannesburg, April 16 India's Tata Communications on Thursday said they had joined a global consortium to build a $600-million cable system to extend faster international connectivity to countries in Africa at cheaper tariff.
SA hosts India business summit
Durban, March 27 The first Durban-India Business Summit was hosted here on Thursday to encourage trade and investment between the two countries.
SA urged to promote Indian drugs
Durban, March 27 Indian High Commissioner Rajiv Bhatia has called on South Africa to assist in the fight against major pharmaceutical companies which are trying to get generic medicines classified as counterfeit drugs.
Bollywood stars, SA fans excited
Johannesburg, March 25 Cricket fans here are not the only ones excited because the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 tournament will be played in South Africa (SA) this year. Fans of Bollywood and Tamil film stars are thrilled too, as they know their idols will descend across the country with one team or the other.
Indian textiles showcased in SA
Johannesburg/Cape Town, March 24 Two dozen Indian manufacturers and exporters are showcasing their latest designer collections, fabric and yarn at a trade show as India said it is willing to assist South Africa in developing human capital to improve productivity and skills in the textile industry.
Mahindra ups stake in SA venture
Johannesburg, March 18 Indian vehicle manufacturer Mahindra and Mahindra has increased its stake in the joint venture with its South African partner to 90 percent from 51 percent, and invested a further 30 million rands ($3 million) in the country's automotive business.
All-African brass band marks R-Day
Johannesburg, Jan 27 A reaffirmation of India's important role in assisting with development in South Africa and an all-African brass band playing the national anthem marked India's Republic Day celebrations here.
PIO to produce Obama documentary
Johannesburg, Jan 17 Amid global media frenzy over the inauguration of Obama Barack, award-winning South African Indian filmmaker Anant Singh said Saturday that he would produce a documentary feature on the first black president of the United States of America.
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