World’s ‘third-largest diamond’ discovered in Botswana
A diamond mining firm in Botswana says it has unveiled a 1 098-carat stone, describing it as the third... Read more
16 Jun, 2021
At least 64% of SA youth unemployed, says Ramaphosa
At least 64% of young people in South Africa are unemployed, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said, adding that “this... Read more
16 Jun, 2021
High Nigeria food costs push 7 million into poverty: World Bank
High inflation driven by soaring food prices has pushed seven million Nigerians into poverty, the World Bank said. In... Read more
16 Jun, 2021
Gauteng is now SA’s Covid-19 epicenter
As the third wave hits the country’s three provinces, Gauteng is now South Africa’s Covid-19 epicentre. President Cyril Ramaphosa... Read more
16 Jun, 2021
Ramaphosa: SA’s vaccination programme ‘has suffered delays’
President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged that the country’s vaccination rollout programme has experienced several delays. During his address to... Read more
16 Jun, 2021
SA moves to lockdown level 3 as Covid-19 cases continue to rise
President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved the country to lockdown level 3, as Covid-19 infections continue to rise. Ramaphosa made... Read more
16 Jun, 2021
Zambia’s ex-leader Kaunda, 97, treated for pneumonia
Zambia’s 97-year-old former president Kenneth Kaunda is being treated for pneumonia in hospital and is improving, his aide said... Read more
15 Jun, 2021
1 914 subscriber accounts compromised by cybercriminals, says MTN
MTN South Africa has reportedly unearthed a criminal syndicate that is defrauding the company and its clients. According to... Read more
15 Jun, 2021
WATCH: ‘Diamond rush’ hits KZN village
South Africa’s mineral resources department will dispatch a team to Kwahlathi, outside Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal, where large crowds of... Read more
15 Jun, 2021
Medical team ‘doing everything possible’ to ensure Kaunda recovers
Zambia’s founding father and former president Kenneth Kaunda has been admitted to hospital, his office said on Monday. In... Read more
14 Jun, 2021
