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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.

Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africans sign petition against unisex toilets in schools

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Photo: Getty Images Some South Africans have started a petition against plans by the department of basic education to introduce unisex or gender-neutral toilets in schools. The online petition has been signed by over 60,000 people so far. “Toilets are private and suggesting that girls and boys share toilets will bring about many social ills,” the petition said. The plan… Read More
Southern Africa 

African countries benefit from infrastructure cooperation under BRI says Chinese President Xi Jinping

Village Reporter
GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Beijing on November 3, during which the two heads of state announced the elevation of China-Tanzania relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. Humphrey Moshi, a Tanzanian economist of University of Dar es Salaam, spoke highly of the bilateral meeting at… Read More
Malawi 

Talking Blues: Machiavellian leadership is the last thing Malawi needs today

Village Reporter,
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Africa South Africa Sports World 

Why Playcasino.co.za is a reliable source of information about online casinos

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– – We all need a way to relax and distract ourselves from the demands of work, errands, and other commitments, and maybe even make a little money if we’re fortunate when we get home at the end of the day. Games of chance might be seen as a reflection of the universal truth that money makes the world go… Read More
Malawi 

Bridget Thapwile Soko stripped of Degree after burning  it in frustration for failing to get a job

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Malawian young woman has had her academic qualifications revoked after a video, in which she was seen burning her university degree as a show of frustration that she could not find a job, went viral on social media. Privately-run Exploits University to unprecedented action in the capital, Lilongwe, telling Bridget Thapwile Soko that it was disappointed with the video because… Read More
Africa Business South Africa Southern Africa World 

5 reasons to trade with a ZAR account forex broker

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – It’s necessary to register with reputable brokers who provide ZAR-denominated accounts if you want to start trading on the South African foreign exchange market. The Rand (ZAR), which serves as the nation’s official currency, enables South African Forex brokers to perform all required financial transactions. In order to offer convenience and flexibility to traders from South Africa, a… Read More
Malawi 

Malawi must provide equitable access to education for children with disabilities

Janet Karim,
by Janet Zeenat Karim It is no longer enough to have content knowledge or the love for teaching. (Parker J. Palmer “The Courage to Teach.” 2007) SIXTY-TWO years ago, my brother Robert was first removed by the education system due to his severe multiple disabilities. As my father was serving a one-year detention sentence in Khami Rhodesia, my mom was… Read More
Africa South Africa Sports World 

South African Casinos names Springbok Casino as the best casino in 2022

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
– – It should come as no surprise that Springbok Casino has just been crowned the Best Online Casino in 2022 by the team at SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za, adding yet another award to its growing trophy cabinet. SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za is the leading comparison site for players looking to find the top online casino brands in South Africa, and it’s highly experienced team of… Read More
Malawi 

Malawi Opposition Parties’ Union Imperative

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By Tom Likambale An Afrobarometer poll published on August 30th 2022 indicates a serious erosion in support for the MCP-led Tonse Alliance government of President Lazarus Chakwera since its election in 2020. Among other things the poll found that 65% of Malawians thought the government’s performance to be worse than that of the previous DPP government of Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. The… Read More
Africa East Africa South Africa World 

Ethiopia: New date set for Tigray peace talks in South Africa

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– – Ethiopian government officials have said that a new date has been set by the African Union (AU) for the start of peace talks to resolve the Tigray conflict. The talks will now take place on Monday October 24 in South Africa, according to the Ethiopian government. Redwan Hussein, the Ethiopian prime minister’s national security adviser, confirmed that the… Read More