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South Africa’s youth employment tax incentive exceeds expectations

South Africa’s youth employment tax incentive exceeds expectations

The youth employment subsidy aimed at making training of young workers more affordable to smaller employers in particular.

Russian military mobilizes for ‘snap’ drills

Russian military mobilizes for ‘snap’ drills

The Defense Ministry says it is testing the military's capabilities to "defend Russia's interests amid growing security threats".

South Africa’s FM: BRICS synergy is growing

South Africa’s FM: BRICS synergy is growing

Nkoana-Mashabane says South Africa will use its G20 participation to promote and strengthen the interests of Africa and the South.

Asia condemns N Korean sub missile test

Asia condemns N Korean sub missile test

Pyongyang is believed to be acting in retaliation over joint military drills between its South Korean neighbor and the US which began on Monday.

Manila opts for S China Sea talks with Beijing

Manila opts for S China Sea talks with Beijing

Tensions over the maritime region have dominated regional summits and could overshadow the upcoming G20 meet in Hangzhou.

Brazil sobers to Rousseff impeachment trial

Brazil sobers to Rousseff impeachment trial

Dilma Rousseff's impeachment trial begins on Thursday, with a verdict expected by the end of August.

BRICS youth: Agents of change

BRICS youth: Agents of change

Teaching will be focused on preparing futures in a world where many traditional jobs will disappear, Inayatullah says.

Now that the Rio Olympics are over …

Now that the Rio Olympics are over …

... we take stock of some of the brilliant, and not so great, moments during the Games.

Kerry in Africa in anti-terror bid

Kerry in Africa in anti-terror bid

Both Kenya and Nigeria have grappled with Islamist extremist terrorism in recent years.

Syria, India call for rejection of foreign influence in internal affairs

Syria, India call for rejection of foreign influence in internal affairs

BRICS are opposed to the ouster of Assad as sought by the US and its allies.