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Sam Matekane vows to stop landlocked country in midst of South Africa becoming ‘failed state’
UK warns B.1.1.529 strain ‘may be more transmissible’ than Delta and vaccines ‘may be less effective’
Frazer Solar takes action after southern African country reneges on contract to build power station
Thomas Thabane announces resignation as scandal rocks tiny southern African nation
Discovery of latest stone over 100 carats follows sale of previous find for $40m
They have won praise for HIV work, but are accused of failing to safeguard workers from lung diseases
Afriski, one of two ski resorts sub-Saharan Africa, uses natural and artificial snow
Demand for lesser rocks has faltered and chances of finding ‘specials’ are small
The prime minister tells Andrew England about his new government’s plans to raise living standards
Industry is performing well below its potential, writes Jonathan Clayton
Turning goals into reality is difficult in spite of an abundance of natural potential, writes Sue Blaine
Many people from the giant power next door regard the proudly sovereign kingdom as something of an oddity, writes Mondi Makhanya
Sam Mkokeli considers the new uncertainties on a well-trodden path
Critics say more can be done to develop local skills, writes Jonathan Clayton
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