Dark underworld Illegal mining is on the rise in South Africa, where the annual commercial value of illicit dealings in precious metals and diamonds is estimated at more than ZAR7 billion, according… Read more
Anchors away De Beers, in a 50/50 joint venture with the Namibian government (known as Debmarine Namibia), has commissioned what is set to be the world’s largest, custom-built diamond mining vessel, as… Read more
Moving on up Migration of people from rural to urban areas has seen 385 000 South Africans break free from extreme poverty. This is according to a study that tracked the progress of… Read more
The big picture Visitors to South Africa can now enjoy a sneak online peek of many of the country’s national parks and reserves, thanks to the launch of Google’s Street View mapping, which… Read more
Under the hammer The 709-carat Peace Diamond is set to bring much-needed practical help to the people of Sierra Leone. In early December this year, the precious stone – which was mined in… Read more
