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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.

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Don’t lose your lottery ticket – here’s how

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , ,
– – Some might remember the man from Ekurhuleni who almost lost the ticket that won him R63 million in South Africa’s Lotto draw. He recalled how he spent R100 on a quick-pick selection, but then nearly misplaced that all-important ticket before placing it in his cupboard for safekeeping. His is a positive story, but there are some negative ones,… Read More
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Zimbabwe’s gold coins that are to tackle soaring inflation

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , ,
Interest rate has doubled in July alone to 200% with annual rate of inflation rising above 190%. The coin called “Mosi-oa-Tunya” means “The Smoke Which Thunders”. It refers to Victoria Falls, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. According to the country’s central bank the coins will be priced at the international market rate with each going for an ounce… Read More
Malawi OP-ED 

Talking Blues: Malawi’s finest hour indeed

Village Reporter, , ,
By Mapwiya Muulupale I beg to move that “considering the various challenges encountered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the prosecution of cases, this House resolves that a Private Member’s Bill be drafted to amend the Corrupt Practices Act to strengthen and enhance the independence of the ACB in the prosecution of cases.” – Hon AC Songwe, MP Likoma Islands This… Read More
Malawi OP-ED 

Time to accept the truth that Malawi is a Constitutional democracy

Janet Karim, , , , , ,
Condemning the innocent or letting the wicked go—both are hateful to the Lord. Only someone with no sense would promise to be responsible for someone else’s debts. —  Proverbs 17:15,18 If media reports and rumors are verifiable, someone needs to tell the Director of ACB Martha Chizuma that in a democracy it is not only okay but the right thing… Read More
Lazarus Chakwera Malawi OP-ED 

With His Back Against the Wall, Malawi President Chakwera Attempts to Distract the Nation

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As the political and economic situation in Malawi grows worse by day, the Malawi government has embarked on a campaign to draw people’s attention away from its own scandals and failings. In the past few weeks, the government has thrown around bizarre accusations against leaders of the opposition and has embarked on a campaign to arrest famous names associated with… Read More
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South Africa’s recovery is on its way but downside risks remain

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
– – Following a robust recovery in 2021 after the Covid-19 pandemic (+4.9 percent), the GDP of South Africa is anticipated to continue expanding over the next two years, but at a slower pace. Analysts are expecting growth to increase by 1.8 percent in 2022, and by 1.3 percent in 2023 according to the latest OECD forecasts. But the South… Read More
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SA police under pressure to find those behind Soweto killings

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – Police in South Africa are coming under pressure to find those behind those responsible for the killing of 15 people in a bar in Soweto over the weekend. Four other people were also shot in a bar in Pietermaritzburg in Kwa-Zulu Natal, but police are yet to link both incidents. Besides the 15 people who were shot dead… Read More
Malawi OP-ED 

OPINION FROM BANTU SAUNDERS JUMAH : Malawi  Vice President Saulos Chilima should be arrested immediately

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Trying to use the Biblical principle of the most powerful Samson of uprooting and destroying all beacons and foundations of the Temple in an attempt to kill anyone and everyone inside the Temple is the philosophy Vice President is using to destroy all Tonse government alliance partners. For two solid years Vice President and his boss did their best to… Read More
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South Africa: 22 people found dead in a nightclub

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
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

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – 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
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