Vunani turns profit in period to end-February

Its previous year’s results were boosted by R92.3m from the sale of Vunani Property Asset Management, and aftertax profit narrowing to R8m from R67m

Pressure builds for Democratic Republic of Congo election

The delay in elections has raised fears among the DRC’s international allies that it could be moving towards a violent collapse

Zuma to commission new Toyota plant in Durban

The Japanese manufacturer’s R6.1bn investment demonstrates global automotive producers’ continued confidence in SA

IS blasts in Syria regime heartland kill more than 148

Seven near-simultaneous explosions targeted bus stations, hospitals and other civilian sites in the seaside cities of Jableh and Tartus

De Beers’ diamond sales dip in fourth sales cycle

Anglo American says De Beers sold about $630m worth of rough stones, 5% down from the $666m sold in its third sales cycle

Corruption scandal throws Brazil’s interim government into disarray

Planning Minister steps down after a leaked recording of him apparently discussing using Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment to derail a corruption probe

Eurozone ministers seek debt deal for Greece

Greece urgently needs bailout money to repay loans to the European Central Bank International Monetary Fund

Six tips for breaking your work addiction

Just because working a lot feels good to many people does not mean it is good for you, so how do you break the cycle?

Democrats, seeking unity, give Sanders say in party platform

Divisiveness among the Democrats stands in contrast to the Republicans, whose party leaders are slowly rallying behind Donald Trump, their presumptive nominee

Old Mutual confirms Affiliated Managers Group deal

Says it has been approached to sell its stake in Old Mutual Asset Management, but there is no certainty that this will lead to a transaction