De Beers up for sale — but no buyers yet
Johannesburg – Even with its legendary image of glitz and glamour, diamond icon De Beers has struggled to attract a... Read more
8 Feb
Qatar’s billionaire Sheikh swoops in — $70bn to boost southern Africa
Johannesburg – Qatari investment firm Al Mansour Holding has pledged $70 billion in investments across four southern Africa countries in... Read more
31 Aug, 2025
Talking about sex isn’t always easy for teachers in SA. Here’s what they say
Vhothusa Edward Matahela, University of South Africa and Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu-Mudzusi, University of South Africa Young people in rural... Read more
30 Aug, 2025
Botswana declares public health emergency as medicines run out
Gaborone – Botswana declared a public health emergency on Monday after hospitals ran out of essential medicines due to... Read more
26 Aug, 2025
Motsepe cleared! – Botswana court slams dirty money claims as lies
Gaborone – Botswana’s High Court ruled on Friday that a former government investigator’s claims of corruption against South African... Read more
28 Jun, 2025
SA joins diamond battle! – Govt backs natural gems in global fight vs fakes
Luanda – African diamond-producing countries and global industry leaders pledged on Wednesday to dedicate one percent of revenue to market... Read more
19 Jun, 2025
Prince Harry resigns from Africa charity after ‘devastating’ row
London – Prince Harry said he had quit as patron of a charity he founded in southern Africa almost 20... Read more
28 Mar, 2025
New De Beers diamond deal to give Botswana greater share in sales
Gaborone – Botswana signed a deal Tuesday with leading diamond producer De Beers that increases its share of sales... Read more
26 Feb, 2025
Flooding forces BMA to shut three SA-Botswana border posts
Cape Town – The Border Management Authority (BMA) has suspended operations at three ports of entry — Pont Drift,... Read more
21 Feb, 2025
Operations at Grobler’s Bridge Border now open – BMA
Cape Town — The Border Management Authority (BMA) confirmed that the operations have resumed at the Grobler’s Bridge Border... Read more
30 Jan, 2025
