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Zimbabwe: A tale of two townships

On a hot afternoon in Victoria Falls, nothing is black and white. The scene unfolds around Ewan McDonald.

Cricket: Watson is keen to cement No 4 spot

Namibia: Fire in the courtyard

On an island in the Zambezi River, Ewan McDonald learns about folk medicine, DIY, and a successful marriage.

Radiator rap for charity

Kiwi teens conquer Mt Kilimanjaro

Report: Mugabe's circle sitting pretty on $2b stolen diamonds

Morocco: Music on the battlements

The relaxed port city of Essaouira is full of rhythm. Linda Cookson heard it... all along the watchtower.

Racing: Kiwi jockey to find out riding fate

Kenya: Masai Mara in peril

Those visiting the Masai Mara Reservation for the first time are overwhelmed. But those who had visited the Mara area 30 years ago and remembers the way it was then see a different place.

Dropping into SA's Surf City

The waves are pumping on Durban's Golden Mile, discovers P.K. Stowers.

Attacks take big toll on Tunisia tourism sector

Debate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?

In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.

Cruising: Pirates? Where..?

Diana Balham cruises through a danger zone without a scratch.

Rugby: Quade Cooper out of championship

Zain Ali: Muslim rage tarnishes the name of Muhammad

Zain Ali says it may be the perpetrators of violence who are the ones who have besmirched and dishonoured Muhammad.

Skipper opts to starve

Prides of South Africa

Following the kings of beasts on their hunt for breakfast is both thrilling and disconcerting, writes Aaron Smale.

South Africa: Observing the kings of beasts

South Africa said on May 6, 2021, it will end its captive lion industry in a major move for conservation. Photographer Aaron Smale travelled to South Africa as the winner of the Cathay Pacific Travel Photographer of the year competition to capture them in the wild. Video / Aaron Smale