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Thungela CEO sees world shunning new coal investments as boon for existing mines
FILE PHOTO: Coal is seen in this illustration, August 10, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
world
The number of rhinos is slightly up but poaching has increased too
A rhino and its calf, on the Red List of Threatened Species according to IUCN (International Union Conservation Of Nature), are seen at Nairobi National Park, on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
world
Scientists in South Africa say they have identified the first known outbreak of rabies in seals
A Cape fur seal on Seal Island near Cape Town, South Africa, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Nardus Engelbrecht)
sports
Canada takes next step on long qualifying road to 2027 Cricket World Cup
Canada's Nicholas Kirton bats during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the United States and Canada at Grand Prairie Stadium, in Grand Prairie, Texas, Saturday, June 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
world
South Africa is investigating alleged corruption of more than $7-billion at top state-owned companies
FILE - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appears on behalf of the ruling African National Congress party at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state corruption in Johannesburg, South Africa, April 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Kim Ludbrook/Pool, file)
travel
Discovering South Africa’s treasures beyond Cape Town
De Hoop Nature Reserve in South Africa. For Geoff York travel South Africa story
waters on wine
Nine white wines to enjoy this Spring
Christopher Waters
politics
Volunteer firefighters’ tax credit to double, as Ottawa prepares for catastrophic wildfire season
Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit Sajjan speaks at a news conference on the forecast for the 2024 wildfire season with federal ministers, in Ottawa, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
world
Switzerland will host Ukraine peace conference in June, hopes Russia can join one day
FILE - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, shakes hands with Swiss President Ignazio Cassis in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Oct. 20, 2022. Switzerland's government said Wednesday April 10, 2024 it will host a high-level international conference in June to help chart a path toward peace in Ukraine after more than two years of war, in hopes that Russia might join in the peace process one day. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky, File)
world
African hunger rises as drought and war trigger soaring food prices
A woman receives maize meal at a United Nations World Food Programme distribution center in Neno district, southern Malawi. Sunday, March 24, 2024. A new drought has left millions facing hunger in southern Africa as they experience the effects of extreme weather that scientists say is becoming more frequent and more damaging. (AP Photo/Kenneth Jali)
world
Germany rejects allegations that it’s facilitating acts of genocide in Gaza at UN court
Germany's Director General of Legal Affairs Tania von Uslar-Gleichen (C) speaks to the press after the first hearing of the ICJ in a case filed by Nicaragua against Germany demanding judges impose emergency measures to stop Berlin providing Israel with weapons and other assistance, in the Hague on April 8, 2024. Germany faces charges from Nicaragua at the top UN court on April 8, 2024, that it is "facilitating the commission of genocide" against Palestinians with its military and political support for Israel. Nicaragua has hauled Germany before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), demanding judges impose emergency measures to stop Berlin providing Israel with weapons and other assistance. (Photo by Robin van Lonkhuijsen / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)
globe investor
How an election-packed 2024 is shaping up for world markets
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he watches play on the 18th hole green during the final round of LIV Golf Miami, at Trump National Doral Golf Club, Sunday, April 7 in Doral, Fla.
world
16,000 kilometres and 352 days later, a UK man reaches his goal of running the length of Africa
Britain's Russ Cook becomes the first person to run the entire length of Africa - Tunisia - April 7, 2024 Britain's Russ Cook reacts after becoming the first person to run the entire length of Africa REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi
canada
Saskatoon doctor accused of making abortion comments facing disciplinary charges
Saskatchewan flag blowing open
world
Former South African defence minister faces corruption and money laundering charges
Former Speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula sit in the dock for her court appearance at the Pretoria Magistrate Court in Pretoria on April 4, 2024. (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP) (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)
waters on wine
Eight (mostly red) wines to enjoy in April
Christopher Waters
report on business
IKEA Foundation backs emerging market EV push with $100 million grant
An electric delivery vehicle sits charging at an Ikea furniture store in Ottawa on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Experts say businesses in Canada are slowly entering a fleet transition journey to meet zero-emissions goals but it will not be an easy road. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle
opinion
When you play with FIFA matches, expect to get burned
The Editorial Board
world
Girl, 8, only survivor of bus crash that kills 45 Easter pilgrims on South Africa’s deadly roads
A view of a bridge a day after a bus plunged into a ravine on the Mmamatlakala mountain pass between Mokopane and Marken, around 300km (190 miles) north of Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, March 29, 2024. 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 into flames as it hit the rocky ground below, killing at least 45 people, authorities said. The only survivor was an 8-year-old child who was receiving medical attention for serious injuries. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
world
World Court orders Israel to open land crossings to Gaza
A child walks past a pile of household refuse as he transports objects, in a street in Gaza City on March 28, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas group. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)