Costa Rica

Canada bans capture and breeding of dolphins, whales

Article Agency - 11 Jun 2019

The bill, first proposed in 2015 and now awaiting symbolic royal approval

Costa Rica shows us how

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Oct 2018

The country’s successful reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is an example that needs to be followed

Dutch keeper Krul a shootout hero

Article bogdan TagDiv - 6 Jul 2014

The Netherlands survived a penalty shootout against Costa Rica to set up a World Cup semifinal against Argentina.

Latin America leads the way

Article bogdan TagDiv - 26 Jun 2014

Central and South American teams are challenging the powerhouses of Europe.

Rooney says sorry for England World Cup flop

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Jun 2014

Wayne Rooney on Saturday apologised to England fans for the country's disastrous exit from the World Cup after two defeats.

Costa Rica stun Italy to send England packing

Article Justin Davis - 20 Jun 2014

Costa Rica reached the second round of the World Cup as Bryan Ruiz's header saw them to a 1-0 win over Italy which also knocked out England.

US and Costa Rica through to soccer World Cup

Article Sapa Ap - 11 Sep 2013

The United States and Costa Rica have qualified for the World Cup by getting the results they needed in the Concacaf regional qualifier.

Prozac for the conscience

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Oct 2009

Costa Rica, long a magnet for backpackers and surfers, now offers eco-tourists a luxury option in the shape of a stylish new design hotel.

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National

Yeoville can police itself, thank you

Simon Allison - 8 Apr 2020

In the Johannesburg suburb, neat queues are enforced, physical distances maintained and fights stopped by its community policing forum

National

Worship during lockdown – in a different way

Bongekile Macupe - 8 Apr 2020

The bishop uses WhatsApp to share scripture readings, and prayers and comments with all his congregants during the lockdown

National

Slice of life: ‘People have more compassion’

Derek Davey - 8 Apr 2020

You know, this coronavirus thing, I just feel, if South Africans can stick together, we’ll get through this

Press Releases

Business

Rahima Moosa Hospital nursing college introduces no-touch facial recognition access system

Staff Reporter - 8 Apr 2020

The new system allows the hospital to enrol people’s faces immediately, using artificial intelligence, and integrates easily with existing access control infrastructure, including card readers and biometrics

Special Reports

Everyone’s talking about it. Even Kentucky

Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2020

Earlier this year South African fried chicken fast-food chain, Chicken Licken®, launched a campaign for their wallet-friendly EasyBucks® meals, based on the idea of ‘Everyone’s talking about it.’

Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world