Mysterious mineral discovered in South African diamond
A single grain of rock lodged in a diamond contains a never-before-found mineral and that newfound substance could reveal unusual chemical reactions unfolding in the depths of the mantle, the…
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Teen activist leads millions in worldwide strikes for climate action
RNZ joins more than 250 media organisations from around the world in the Covering Climate Now (CCN) initiative by committing to heighten climate coverage in the week leading up to…
BRICS bank greenlights new projects in India, Russia & South Africa worth $1.4bn
The New Development Bank (NDB) has approved four new infrastructure and development projects with loans totaling $1.4 billion. New investments bring the BRICS bank’s portfolio to 42 projects worth $11.6…
South Africa’s business confidence plunges to lowest level in 34 years
A sentiment index compiled by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) declined to 89.1 last month from 92 in July. That’s the lowest level since April 1985,…
Giant balloon structures found at the center of the Milky Way
A pair of towering, hourglass-like balloons have been discovered at the heart of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, according to a new study. They are some of the largest…
Sabail FC player included in The Sun Football’s African best XI
Sabail FC player Michael Essien has been named The Sun football’s best African XI. Report informs that he is in a star studded lineup that includes legendary Ivorian forward Dedier…
Zimbabwe’s ex-leader Robert Mugabe dies at 95
Zimbabwe’s former ruler for 37 years, Robert Mugabe, died on Friday. Praised as “hero”, he led the nation to independence and became its first elected leader, but was later forced…
Plans to see black hole one of ‘holy grails of astrophysics’
The team that took the first ever image of a black hole has announced plans to capture “razor sharp” full colour video of the one at the centre of our…
At least 10 killed in riots & attacks on foreigners – South Africa’s Ramaphosa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said that at least 10 people had been killed in a recent wave of rioting and violence directed at foreign nationals. In a televised address…
Over 450,000 South Africans endorse death penalty in wake of grisly murders
Over 450,000 South Africans have signed a petition calling for the death penalty to be reintroduced, following several high-profile murders and widespread violence. The campaign was set up after a…