Eye on the Diamonds, by Terry Crawford-Browne
In 2007 Terry Crawford-Browne published the explosive Eye On The Money. It was primarily an account of the international banking sanctions campaign against apartheid during the 1980s, but also dealt with the early stages of the now well-documented South African arms deal scandal. Eye on the diamonds is a sequel to the earlier book and provides updated information on the uncovering of the scandal. Its purpose is to keep the arms deal saga and the venality of the war business in public focus.
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Dingo Firestorm, by Ian Pringle
This book tells the story of the biggest conflict of the Rhodesian Bush War, fought in neighboring Mozambique. Code-named Operation Dingo, the battle was a huge gamble. It took place when Rhodesia was running out of money, ammunition and friends. Prime Minister Ian Smith authorized a risky two-pronged attack on ZANLA bases in Mozambique to buy time and weaken Robert Mugabe’s negotiating position.
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Zulu Zulu Foxtrot, by Arn Durand
This is the explosive follow-up to Zulu Zulu Golf, covering Arn Durand’s next few years in Koevoet, the most deadly fighting force involved in the Border War.
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Around Iceland on Inspiration, by Riaan Manser
Riaan Manser, of Around Africa on My Bicycle and Around Madagascar on My Kayak-fame, is now geared up for a new adventure. In March Manser and a partner, Dan Skinstad, will depart for a four-month journey by kayak around Iceland. They’re calling it “Around Iceland on Inspiration”. In preparation for the trip, Manser will go on an 8 day “Warming Up for Iceland” tour, presented by his No Food for Lazy Man Trust, from Durban to Cape Town. From 19 to 26 February, Manser will do the tour in a 40-foot container fridge at -20ºC.
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The Lost Kingdoms of Africa, by Gus Casely-Hayford
In recent years new archaeologyical and anthropological research has opened up the study of African history previously unimaginable. Long-lost kingdoms are suddenly being brought back to life. Gus Casely- Hayford is able to tell the history of Africa's major kingdoms in an entirely new, colourful and richly-informed way.
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