Antony Sguazzin

The Nature Conservancy said it had reached an agreement worth about $200 million to promote conservation in Gabon that will help preserve its forests and provide economic opportunities to communities living in their vicinity.

Europe's waning confidence in the US coincides with a collapse in military spending in South Africa.

Pollution from Sasol Ltd.’s flagship Secunda plant has been tied to about 1,000 deaths a year, a study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air shows.

The coal-to-fuels complex is a major source of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide emissions, with researchers estimating significant health and economic costs.

South Africa’s once-mighty defense force is in a dire state.

Survivors of one of the defining events of the anti-apartheid struggle, the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, and their dependents have applied for permission to institute a class action against South Africa’s government over the failure to repeal a 65-year-old law that prevents them from seeking damages.

The gunning down by police of at least 69 protesters at Sharpeville, south of Johannesburg, brought global attention to the struggle against White-minority rule.

South African agricultural exports rose 10% in the second quarter from the same period a year ago, buoyed by higher volumes and better prices.

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s near decade-long backing for phosphate producer Kropz Plc has backfired, with the company announcing the restructuring of its sole operating asset and one of its contractors warning of hundreds of job losses.

Kropz will halt phosphate rock production at Elandsfontein, while a contractor warns that 238 jobs could be cut.