Latest articles on Costa Rica

Why some anti-corruption campaigns make people more likely to pay a bribe

Africa Nic Cheeseman & Caryn Peiffer - 26 Jul 2020

The reason may be that the messages reinforce popular perceptions that corruption is pervasive and insurmountable. In doing so, they encourage apathy and acceptance rather than inspire activism

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 Staff Reporter - 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 Staff Reporter - 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.

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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.

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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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SANDF mum on serial rapist claim

Sabelo Skiti - 17 Sep 2020

An internal report on sexual offences at a military academy says the defence force failed a deceased rape victim and has called for an internal investigation

Coronavirus

SA’s level best: Welcome to the new normal

Lester Kiewit - 17 Sep 2020

It’s a lifestyle that South Africans will have to maintain as the country navigates an almost post-lockdown situation in which the coronavirus remains very alive and active

National

Refugees the scapegoat of SA’s ills

Birgit Schwarz - 17 Sep 2020

A girl’s experience tells the story of xenophobia and how it robbed her of a sense of belonging

Press Releases

Special Reports

Recyling water and waste management

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

One solution to South Africa's water shortage is to install infrastructure that will save rainwater from run-off into the stormwater system

Special Reports

Covid-19 and CVD: The heart in the time of crisis

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

The pandemic has been a time of great humility for health workers and tactics have had to be changed if they weren’t working

Special Reports

POPIA: it’s not as scary as you think

special reports - 16 Sep 2020

Companies that get proactive about compliance are creating huge strategic advantages for themselves — they are able to reduce operational costs

Special Reports

CUT declared as medium risk

special reports - 15 Sep 2020

‘Our major challenge at the university is the access to appropriate technology and internet connectivity for our students’

Special Reports

Headline Speakers announced for SingularityU SA Online Summit 2020

special reports - 12 Sep 2020

SingularityU announces multi-national line up with world-renowned speakers addressing ground-breaking topics to solve the global grand challenges

Special Reports

JSE lists two new global ETFs

special reports - 11 Sep 2020

'Impact investing has become increasingly topical and for us to provide investors with access to sustainable investment options is a key focus'

Special Reports

OSISA seeks a Programme Manager: Economic Justice

special reports - 11 Sep 2020

The candidate will be responsible for planning, management and implementation of Economic Justice work within the Economic and Social Justice Cluster

Special Reports

Covid-19 Workplace Response Interventions Successful

special reports - 11 Sep 2020

The overall focus of these trainings was on the implications and management of Covid-19 in the workplace and strengthening Occupational Safety and Health