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

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South Africa’s president declares state of disaster over power cuts

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a state of disaster to deal with the country’s energy crisis. His announcement gives the government additional powers to tackle the crippling electricity shortages. In recent months, the power crisis has worsened, affecting both domestic and commercial consumers. According to Mr. Ramaphosa, South Africa would emerge with a more efficient energy network. The… Read More
Africa Malawi Southern Africa World 

Malawi court orders reinstatement of anti-corruption chief

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
The Malawi cover has been ordered to lift the suspension of the head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Martha Chizuma. The decision of the court will pave way for Martha Chizuma to return to work. Last week, the Secretary to the president and the cabinet, Colleen Zamba announced her suspension. It was linked to a lawsuit against her following a… Read More
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South Africa: Mass shooting at a party leaves 8 dead

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
Gunmen have killed eight people at a birthday party in Gqeberha city in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. Four others were injured during the mass shooting. Reports say the two unidentified gunmen “randomly shot at guests” who were dancing and mingling at a house party in Kwazakhle township, police say. No arrests have been made but a manhunt is under… Read More
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Zambians asked to stop spying on phones of their spouses

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , , , ,
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has asked citizens to stop spying on the phones of their spouses. The country recorded over 22,000 divorce cases last year alone, statistics that President Hichilema is unhappy with. Statistics from the last 12 months showed the shortest marriage in the country lasted for 30 days while the longest was 65 years. Leading the reasons for… Read More
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Malawi: Schools reopen after cholera killed 750 people

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Academic work is resuming in primary and secondary schools in Malawi‘s two major cities following a cholera outbreak that killed hundreds of people. The cholera outbreak began in March last year and has so far killed more than 750 people. Schools in the capital, Lilongwe, and the commercial hub, Blantyre, had remained closed for at least two weeks after the… Read More
Zambia 

Policing Witch hunting and Mob Justice in Zambia

Leo Igwe,
By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches commends the police for arresting suspects linked to the brutal murder of a 70-year-old man, Albert Katoka, on suspicion of witchcraft in Zambia. Unfortunately, the police did not arrive early enough and could not save the life of this innocent man. According to news reports, Katoka’s case is among so many instances… Read More
Africa South Africa Sports World 

Ronaldo makes South Africa gaffe at Al Nassr unveiling

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Football star Cristiano Ronaldo had a slip of the tongue at his official unveiling with Al Nassr on Tuesday after he mistook Saudi Arabia for South Africa. He joined Al Nassr as a free agent on Friday after leaving Manchester United. “The football is different, so for me it’s not the end of my career to come to South Africa.… Read More
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South Africa: Ramaphosa wins re-election as ANC leader

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC) at a party leadership contest. Mr Ramaphosa was battling allegations of money laundering but defeated his rival Zweli Mkhize by 2,476 votes to 1,897. Mr Mkhize was the health minister in Mr Ramaphosa’s government, until he was forced to resigned last year over allegations… Read More
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