South Africa in the news:
- Alien armyworms invade corn in drought-hit southern Africa: In Zimbabwe, the caterpillars had already invaded seven of the eight provinces where corn is grown. It’s yet to be detected in South Africa, the continent’s biggest producer of the grain, with the government raising an alert and preparing contingency …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Why Chad shut its border with Libya: January 21, 2017 Johannesburg, South Africa—As Donald Trump takes office, Chad’s recent decision to close its northern border with Libya in order to avoid “imminent terrorism danger” is unlikely to register high on his list of priorities.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Behardien eyes series win to mark captaincy debut: Sri Lanka’s tour of South Africa has not turned out to be the way they would have envisaged. After being whitewashed in the three-Test series, they lost the first Twenty20 International by 19 runs. They need to win the second T20I at the New Wanderers …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Mona Meshram named in Indian squad for ICC Women’s WC Qualifiers: Asian champions and former World Cup finalists India leads Group A which also includes Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe and Thailand, while South Africa heads Group B which comprises Pakistan, Bangladesh, Scotland and Papua New Guinea (PNG). Each side will …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Australian Open Results: Marcus Daniell, New Zealand, and Marcelo Demoliner, Brazil, def. Raven Klaasen, South Africa, and Rajeev Ram (6), United States, 6-1, 7-6 (4). Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut (1), France, def. Jerzy Janowicz and Marcin Matkowski, Poland …: “South Africa” – BingNews