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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: 22 people found dead in a nightclub

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At least 22 people have been found dead at a nightclub in South Africa. Many of the victims are said to be students who were celebrating after their final examinations. Emergency services were called in the early hours of Sunday to the Enyobeni Tavern in Scenery Park, on the edge of East London, Eastern Cape province. Authorities say they are… Read More
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Why Malawi’s president stripped his deputy of powers

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– – Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has stripped his Vice-President Saulos Chilima of all his delegated powers. The decision was taken by the President after Chilima was named in a $150m corruption scandal involving government contracts. According to a report by the country’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), the vice president and other 52 current and former officials had received money from… Read More
Malawi 

Malawi: AfDB Extends Grants of $9.25 Million for Rollout of Climate Disaster Risk Financing

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The funding will support the government of Malawi to develop climate risk management solutions and pay its sovereign risk premium for the transfer of drought risks under the Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, June 10, 2022/ — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved two grants of $9.25 million to implement the… Read More
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Open Letter to HE President of Malawi Dr Lazarus Chakwera

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His Excellency The President of the Republic of Malawi Dr Lazarus ChakweraState HouseLilongwe copied to:The British High Commissioner Mr David DeerUS Ambassador HE David YoungEuropean Union (EU) Ambassador HE Rune SkinnebachDr Phillip Murray – President International Assemblies of God Fellowship 7th June 2022 Excellency Having opposed by word and deed the dictatorship of Dr Banda and the Malawi Congress Party,… Read More
Malawi OP-ED 

Malawian Academics, And Professionals in Diaspora Statement on The Leadership Crisis and Corruption in Malawi

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ATLANTA (AGV): A statement signed by 32 Malawians  mainly in the Diaspora has been submitted to Malawi President  Lazarus chakwera stating their displeasure with his leadership style and the ongoing crisis and corruption going on in the country since he assumed power after court ordered elections. The signees demand accountability  and ask the government to rise to the occasion and… Read More
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RyanAir’s Afrikaans test policy for South African nationals sparks anger

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– – There is public outrage after the Dublin-based carrier – RyanAir – imposed new rules on South African nationals. The airline has said South African customers will have to take an Afrikaans test to prove their nationality before boarding flights. The test will cover questions about who is the president of the country, what the capital city is and… Read More
Malawi 

Talking Blues: Of monkeys, Malawi leaders, rubble and a ‘British Suspect’

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By Mapwiya Muulupale “I am just as frustrated as you are to hear that the British suspect recently visited Malawi and none of the agencies actively investigating him here noticed, thus missing a golden opportunity to make progress on the matter,” President Chakwera, 31 May 2022 In an experiment, five monkeys were placed in a cage. A ladder with some… Read More
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Leading South African Online Casino Gambling Guide

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– – The leading South African online casino and online gambling real money guide, www.SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za has negotiated an exclusive no deposit bonus for all new players signing up to FatBet Casino via the website. With the enjoyment of South African casino players always at the front of its mind, SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za negotiated this deal with the fun, innovative and reliable FatBet… Read More
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Zambia: High rates of maternal deaths spark concerns

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– – Mid wives around the world, celebrated their day, this month on 5th May, under the theme ‘100 Years of Progress’. For Zambian midwives and the health ministry, however, the International Day of the Midwife celebrations may have been bittersweet, thanks to the many cases of maternal health failings experienced in the country. The Ministry of Health, in Zambia,… Read More