9 dead in Pakistan’s earthquake on Monday
Nine people lost their lives during an earthquake in Pakistan, on Monday. The quake was confirmed to have measured about 6,6, by Pakistan’s Meteorological Department. Tremors were felt as far…
A 1,303 carat diamond found at Botswana’s Karowa mine
A 1,305.4 carat gem was found at the Karowa mine in Botswana. Lucara Diamond Corporation confirmed the rare find, last week. This is the tenth diamond recovered at Karowa, that…
Buffalo City Agency says solid waste project on track, to launch in August
The construction of a permanent Buy-Back Centre, part of the Duncan Village Integrated Solid Waste Management Programme, is 83% completed. The Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency (BCMDA) set the record…
WMO confirms Air Quality Advisory over Canada
An Air Quality Advisory was issued over Canada on Thursday, 16 July, due to unhealthy air pollution levels. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) also said large plumes of smoke from…
Firefighters battling blazes at Lincoln Meade
Firefighters continue to battle two fires at Lincoln Meade. One fire was burning along the landfill site. Another, was reported earlier on Sunday afternoon, around 14:25 in the Bellevue area,…
Five arrested for Pangolin smuggling in Malmesbury
Five suspects were arrested for pangolin smuggling in Malmesbury, on Friday. They are between the ages of 28 and 53. Police said they received a tip-off about a planned pangolin…
Van linked to R20 Million Copper Cable theft found by Metro Police
Officers of the Johannesburg Metro Police (JMPD K9) found a vehicle believed to be linked to a copper cable theft of goods amounting to R20 million. JMPD said in a…
New Ntabozuko fire station launched
The Buffalo City Municipality invested more than R17.2 million in a newly built Ntabozuko Fire Station. The station is expected to expand Ntabozuko Corridor and surrounding communities. The station has…
150 killed by floods in Nigeria
Some 150 people were killed by floods in Nigeria, since the start of heavy rains on Thursday. About 19 States received heavy rains, with some areas receiving more than 140…
Fatal fall of two soldiers in a mine shaft under investigation
The circumstances surrounding the death of two soldiers who had a fatal fall into an abandoned mine shaft, on Friday, in Gauteng, is under investigation. Firoz Cachalia, The Minister of…