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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 Southern Africa World Zambia 

Zambians demand full disclosure of IMF deal conditions

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– – Some Zambians are demanding that government discloses the conditions attached to a 1.4 billion United States Dollars’ IMF economic recovery deal, signed in December, last year, under the extended credit facility for 2022 to 2025. This follows a refusal to do so, by IMF Mission of chief to Zambia, Allison Holland, who said it was not her organisation’s… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zambia 

Africa eulogises Zambia’s late ex-President Rupiah Banda

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– – Zambians are sombre, as they prepare to put to rest, their former (fourth) republican President, Rupiah Bwezani Banda, fondly called ‘RB’, who died of Colon Cancer, on March 11, 2022, at the age of 85. He was diagnosed as having the disease in 2020 and had been receiving treatment. The burial has been set for Friday, 18th March,… Read More
Africa East Africa Namibia Southern Africa World 

African countries begin to lift Covid-19 restrictions

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– – Many African countries have started lifting their Covid-19 restrictions to further make life easier for citizens and return them normalcy. There have been Covid-19 restrictions such as mandatory wearing of masks, quarantining persons that test positive, lockdowns on communities considered hot spot among others. Last week Kenya announced that it has lifted all restrictions imposed to curb the… Read More
Africa Southern Africa Sports World 

Why Are Online Casinos So Popular in South Africa?

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– – Technological development and increased internet use have made casinos expand their offering to the digital space. Today, more and more operators appear in the gambling space, making gambling enthusiasts all around the globe excited to try their luck. The South African punters share the feeling. However, land-based casinos don’t lose in popularity regardless of the trend. According to… Read More
East Africa Malawi 

Malawians must rebel and abstain in any subsequent election Emancipation from politics

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According to the Central Intelligence Agency, in 2013 77 percent of Malawi’s labor force worked in agriculture and only 4 percent in industry. According to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Index of African Governance 2020, Malawi’s rural sector ranks #33 among 54 nations in Africa down from #29 in 2018, with weak performance in rural market access #34, rural sector support… Read More
Leaders Zambia 

Hakainde Hichilem President of Zambia to attend Mining Indaba 2022

Village Reporter
Restoring confidence in Zambia as a premier mining destination JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 1, 2022/ — Investing in African Mining Indaba (www.MiningIndaba.com) is pleased to announce that the President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema has confirmed his attendance at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, taking place in Cape Town from 9 – 12 May 2022. Newly elected… Read More
Africa South Africa Sports World 

2022’s Top Rated SA Online Casinos with the Biggest Sign-Up Bonuses

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– – SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za announces the release of a comprehensive review detailing the best sign-up no deposit bonuses at top-rated SA online casinos. Every month, millions of South Africans play at their favorite online gambling sites. There are scores of such sites that support the South African Rand (ZAR) currency, local banking options and South African-friendly online casino games. Throw into… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zimbabwe 

Zimbabwe: Chaos at opposition party rally turns deadly

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– – A chaotic scene at an opposition party rally in Kwekwe, central Zimbabwe, on Sunday turned deadly with reports of at least one death. Local media also reported of some 10 others sustaining injuries in skirmishes at an rally ground. The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters were reportedly attacked by a group of men armed with spears, machetes,… Read More
Africa South Africa World 

How to Evaluate and Find the Best South African Online Casino

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– – If you currently live in South Africa, you’re probably aware of the local gambling regulations. While online casinos are not technically legal in the country, the residents are not prohibited from playing on websites that provide various casino games as this area of the law is a bit of a gray zone. Popular for decades, this form of… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zambia 

Zambia’s decision to allow mining in key national park raises concerns

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– – Emotions are running high among Zambians, over a decision by the new government, to allow an Australian – listed company, to start large-scale Copper mining in one of the country’s key national parks, the Lower Zambezi. Situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, opposite Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park, the Lower Zambezi National Park, is admired the… Read More