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Category: Southern Africa

Southern Africa, southernmost region of the African continent, comprising the countries of Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Zambia: Court rules for repatriation of ex-President’s remains

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A South African court has ordered the repatriation of the remains of former President Edgar Lungu for a state burial in Zambia, despite objections from his family. The ruling which goes in favour of the Zambian government ends a contentious legal battle over where the late leader should be laid to rest. It highlights deep The post Zambia: Court… Read More

US suspends routine visa services in Zimbabwe

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The United States Embassy in Zimbabwe has suspended routine visa services, citing national security and public safety concerns. The directive to halt consular operations came from Washington and does not affect Zimbabweans who already hold valid U.S. visas. This move follows a June internal State Department cable that proposed visa restrictions on several African nations The post US suspends… Read More

South Africa’s response to US tariffs

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South Africa has responded to recent 30% U.S. tariff signaling its willingness to negotiate diplomatically but also look to other markets. The US tariffs are set to be rolled out by August 8. South Africa’s government is one of the hardest hit in Africa. Tens of thousands of job losses, especially in the agriculture and The post South Africa’s… Read More
Bingu And Joyce Banda Malawi 

Malawi must learn and appreciate more about role of the VEEP

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By Janet Karim 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 16:15-17 Of the six presidents that Malawi has had since the… Read More
Dr. Simwaka Malawi 

Malawi’s inflation rate takes a slight uptick

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By Twink Jones Gadama Malawi’s inflation rate has edged up to 28.5% in January 2025, marking a slight increase from the 28.1% recorded in December, according to the latest figures from the Reserve Bank of Malawi. This marginal rise, driven primarily by a surge in food prices, has interrupted the downward trend in inflation observed in recent months. The increase… Read More
Peter Mutharika Malawi 

Help the Malawian voter to understand the DPP and UTM alliance 

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By Janet Karim Help the Malawian voter to understand the DPP and UTM alliance  2 The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men. I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against me, ‘My own strength has saved me.’   — Judges 7:2 14 But Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears? What is this lowing… Read More