Shell Petroleum, under fire from government, linked most of the oil spills in the Niger Delta to what it described as illegal bunkering and stealing of oil in the area. Read more »
An investigation reveals that communities have been forcibly uprooted to make way for mining activities by foreign mining houses Rio Tinto (Australia) and Vale (Brazil). Read more »
The Government has taken over the operations of Zamtel, and a new board will soon be put in place to give the policy guidance and direction to management and staff of the ... Read more »
Former First Lady Thandiwe Banda has been summoned to appear before investigators in connection with luxurious villas and a bank account. Read more »
The king has travelled to Coca-Cola's headquarters in the US, leading to criticism from political activists who blame him for human rights abuses and looting the nation's wealth. Read more »
The struggle for justice for 192 victims who were severely affected by drug company Pfizer's Trovan meningitis vaccine trials in 1996, is still raging on. Read more »
Power distribution company, Umeme, is planning to reduce public pressure by limiting load-shedding in areas that are likely to strike but switching off those regarded as passive. Read more »
South African fast food giant, Nando's, has decided that the "Last Dictator Standing" TV commercial currently running in South Africa will be cancelled. Read more »
An oil marketer plans to distribute cooking gas direct to homes through pipes instead of cylinders. They say this initiative will reduce the expense of buying gas cylinders, the ... Read more »
Shell must commit to pay an initial US$1 billion to begin the clean-up of pollution caused by oil spills in the Niger Delta, Amnesty International and the Centre for Environment, ... Read more »
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