South Africa in the news:
- Dolly confident South Africa can reach knockout stages in Rio: The Kaizer Chiefs duo are the two overage players included in the 18-man squad by South African Under-23 national team coach Owen Da Gama for the Olympic Games in Brazil. Dolly has welcomed the inclusion of his Bafana Bafana teammates and he’s confident …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- International AIDS Summit in South Africa Ends With Call for More Funding: Some 36.7 million people worldwide living with HIV/AIDS, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. Of these, only 17 million are receiving treatment. Around 15,000 scientists, campaigners and donors gathered in the South African port city of Durban for the …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Olympics 2016: IOC to decide on banning Russia from Rio Games over state-run doping: If the IOC bans Russia from Rio, it will be the first time a country has been excluded since 1988, when South Africa’s IOC suspension over apartheid was still in force. The most extensive set of national bans came at the 1920 Games in Antwerp …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- IMF flags decelerating pace of reforms in India: In case of China and South Africa, IMF has recommended further reforms in five key areas each, while it is higher at seven for Russia. For Brazil, IMF has sought reforms in just three core areas. Among advanced economies, the IMF Note recommends further …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- No Vaccine in Sight for HIV/AIDS, Scientists Say: Announcing the first recipients of grants from PEPFAR at the International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa on Wednesday (20Jul16), the openly gay star vowed to help LGBT people across Africa, where many countries have anti-homosexuality laws in place.: “South Africa” – BingNews