• Moving on up

    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

    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

    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

    Perfect proof

    Perfect proof

    South Africa has ramped up its 3D printing capabilities by developing the very first pure platinum 3D printing prototype. As reported by Mining Review Africa, the 3D printing prototype of… Read more

    In the market

    In the market

    Over the past few decades, South Africa’s economy has undergone changes in structure – shifting from a focus on mining and manufacturing industries to those of skills and services. A… Read more