De Beers has identified eight new potential diamond production areas in Angola
De Beers has identified eight new kimberlite deposits in Lunda Sul, Angola, and is in discussions with the Government to sell “some of the best […]
South Africa
South Africa: Diamond dealer suspected of €200 million fraud arrested
Authorities in South Africa have arrested nine suspects involved in a major diamond investment scam, with over 200 million euros reportedly stolen since 2019. At […]
South Africa asks Taiwan to relocate liaison office out of Pretoria
South Africa has asked Taiwan to move its liaison office out of its political capital Pretoria, in a move to please China. Pretoria has given […]
South Africa: Mass Shootings Claim 17 Lives in Rural Town
In a devastating incident, 17 people, including 15 women, were killed in two separate mass shootings on the same street in Lusikisiki, a rural town […]
Heroes Come Home: Return of Remains of South Africa’s Exiled Freedom Fighters
South Africa just welcomed home 42 of its bravest sons and daughters – freedom fighters who died in exile during the dark days of apartheid. […]
South Africa: Researchers reconstruct the country’s oldest human genome
A team of scientists from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig, Germany, successfully decoded the DNA of thirteen […]
Pan-African Parliament Standing Committee Meets in South Africa
The Pan-African Parliament’s standing committee held meeting September 13 through 20 in Midrand, South Africa. The sessions addressed hot topics, including updates on peace and […]
South Africa’s Rate Cut Tango: A Cautious First Step
South Africa’s central bank just broke its four-year silence, cutting interest rates and joining the global easing party. But do not pop the champagne just […]
U.S. pledges support for Africa’s AI goals
Delegates from over 30 African countries and the USA concluded on September 12 a two-day AI summit in Lagos, Nigeria, focused on promoting the safe […]
President Ramaphosa welcomes $50 billion in funding from China
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday September 5 described Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s pledge of $50 billion in funding for Africa over the next […]