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Conflicting accounts over South Africa’s exclusion from France’s G7 invitation point to a complex mix of US pressure, French diplomatic calculation and shifting Western alignments.

China’s decision to scrap all tariffs on South African imports from May will be an “absolute game changer,” especially for wine and citrus exports, says Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen.

Three former employees of Kruger National Park have been convicted of rhino poaching and conspiracy, exposing the critical role insiders can play in enabling wildlife crime. The case underscores both the scale of organised poaching networks and the profound breach of trust when those tasked with protecting wildlife become complicit.

Botswana is holding to its ambition of buying a controlling stake in De Beers from Anglo American, potentially dampening interest from some private investors looking to acquire the diamond giant.

Dolce & Gabbana said on Friday its co-founder Stefano Gabbana stepped down from ⁠his roles at the Italian fashion house and its controlling holding company with effect from January 1, confirming previous reports that he resigned as chair.

The Committee to Project Journalists and the South African National Editors Forum have condemned the continued attacks on journalists working on the Middle East, several whom have been targeted. At least 260 journalists have been killed since 2023.

A medium-term new power agreement between Eskom and the ferrochrome smelters proves the customer is always right, even when you’re a state-owned enterprise.