World’s second-largest ever diamond – after Cullinan
A massive 2 492-carat diamond – the second largest in the world – has been discovered in Botswana, the Canadian mining company that found the stone announced on Thursday. The …
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HOW to spot grey import cars in South Africa
The nature of grey import cars in South Africa has changed a lot in the last 20 years. But before we get into that, what exactly is a ‘grey import’? …
Kenny Bednarek leads Americans to 1-2-3 finish in 200m sprint at Doha Diamond League
American sprinters continue to have bragging rights over their Canadian men’s counterparts on the young track season. Kenny Bednarek, fresh off winning a 4×100-metre gold medal at World Relays last weekend …
Bodies of 45 Botswana nationals killed in easter bus crash to be repatriated
The bodies of 45 Botswana citizens who lost their lives in a tragic bus accident during the Easter weekend will be returned to Botswana on Tuesday. 45 Botswana nationals remains …
Marco Arop extends streak with 800m victory at Xiamen Diamond League season opener
Marco Arop saw an immediate payoff after cutting short his indoor track season to transition to hill work and increase his mileage ahead of the outdoor campaign. While the Edmonton middle-distance …
Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to “roam free” in Germany in public dispute over trophy hunting
Johannesburg — Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has threatened to send 20,000 African elephants to “roam free” in Germany in a public dispute between the nations over hunting and conservation, according …
Double Domination: Athletics and Boxing showcased Nigeria’s status in Ghana
Team Nigeria secured medals from 20 of the 25 events they participated in at the just-concluded African Games in Ghana. However, two sports truly showcased Nigerian dominance: athletics and boxing. …
45 dead in South Africa bus crash, 8-year-old girl only survivor, officials say
A bus carrying worshippers on a long-distance trip from Botswana to an Easter weekend church gathering in South Africa plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass Thursday and burst …
South Africa bus crash kills 45 Easter pilgrims, transport ministry says
A bus crash in South Africa’s northern province of Limpopo resulted in 45 deaths and one serious injury, South Africa’s Department of Transport said on Thursday. The driver lost control …
Solar eclipse chasers travel the world for a few minutes in the shadow of the moon
For David Makepeace, falling in love with eclipses was just pure happenstance. It was 1991. He was 28, and in love with a young travel agent in his hometown of …