The Kimberley Prospector

The Northern Cape’s historic copper belt is gaining new momentum after Orion Minerals secured R181.5 million in fresh funding to advance its Prieska and Okiep mining projects ahead of planned copper production later this year. Read more: Northern Cape copper revival gains momentum as Orion secures R180 million boost

Travelling from Kimberley to Cape Town, fashion designer Denzil Pillay delivered a runway showcase that turned heads and stole the spotlight at the 2026 Look In Lens competition held at Rooftop on Bree on 16 May. With the event themed around a Masquerade Ball, Pillay embraced boldness and drama through a striking collection centred around […]

A 13-year-old learner from Segwaneng Primary School in the Northern Cape has won the national photography category of the 2026 Young Reporters for the Environment competition with a powerful image highlighting food security and climate action. Read more: Northern Cape learner wins national environmental photography competition

The Northern Cape High Court has granted a R49,500 asset forfeiture order after uncut diamonds and cash were discovered during a Hawks-led operation in Lyfram. Read more: Northern Cape High Court grants forfeiture order in illegal diamond dealing case

The Northern Cape has received an additional 50,000 foot-and-mouth disease vaccine doses as authorities intensify efforts to contain outbreaks affecting four districts across the province. Read more: Northern Cape receives 50,000 more vaccines to fight foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

The DA launched its first Northern Cape 2026 local government election poster campaign in Kimberley, urging residents to register to vote. The party blamed poor ANC governance for the city’s decline and called for change through democratic participation. Read more: DA launches first Northern Cape local election poster campaign in Kimberley