Busisiwe Nkosi
129 posts
Covering all Southern African stories is The African Exponent's Busisiwe. She bases in Pretoria to deliver all significant stories that matter right onto your computer. Storytelling defines her life.
Apr 22, 2024
Anglo-American to Oppose Appeal in Zambian Lead Poisoning Lawsuit
The Johannesburg High Court recently permitted the claimants to appeal against a prior decision that dismissed their class action lawsuit against AASA. This lawsuit contends that over 140,000 individuals may have suffered lead poisoning over generations due to the mine’s operations....
Apr 22, 2024
South Africa's ANC Loses Trademark Lawsuit to Zuma-Backed MK Party
The Durban court's decision on Monday allows the MK party to continue using its name and logo, which are similar to those of the ANC’s former military wing, also named uMkhonto weSizwe....
Apr 22, 2024
Massive Oil Discovery Off Namibian Coast Poised to Transform Global Energy Landscape
"In the Mopane complex alone, and before drilling additional exploration and appraisal wells, hydrocarbon in-place estimates are 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent, or higher," the company stated....
Apr 20, 2024
Phantom Gold Refineries Uncovered in Eswatini's Special Economic Zone
This discovery has cast a shadow over what was once touted as a bold plan by King Mswati III to transform a large tract of agricultural land into a thriving economic zone, the Royal Science and Technology Park....
Apr 19, 2024
South African Trio Granted Bail in University Bursary Fraud Scandal
The suspects, Fidelis Moema, Lebogang Sigubundu, and Trevor Machimana, were arrested last month following allegations that they illegally transferred funds from the finance company KPMG to private bank accounts....
Apr 19, 2024
Zimbabwe Faces 'Currency Chaos' with the Introduction of New ZiG Notes
Many find themselves needing to double or even triple their usual spending to get through the day due to shops rounding up transactions or refusing smaller denominations....