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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.

US suspends routine visa services in Zimbabwe

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The United States Embassy in Zimbabwe has suspended routine visa services, citing national security and public safety concerns. The directive to halt consular operations came from Washington and does not affect Zimbabweans who already hold valid U.S. visas. This move follows a June internal State Department cable that proposed visa restrictions on several African nations The post US suspends… Read More

South Africa’s response to US tariffs

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South Africa has responded to recent 30% U.S. tariff signaling its willingness to negotiate diplomatically but also look to other markets. The US tariffs are set to be rolled out by August 8. South Africa’s government is one of the hardest hit in Africa. Tens of thousands of job losses, especially in the agriculture and The post South Africa’s… Read More
Bingu And Joyce Banda Malawi 

Malawi must learn and appreciate more about role of the VEEP

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By Janet Karim 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 16:15-17 Of the six presidents that Malawi has had since the… Read More
Dr. Simwaka Malawi 

Malawi’s inflation rate takes a slight uptick

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By Twink Jones Gadama Malawi’s inflation rate has edged up to 28.5% in January 2025, marking a slight increase from the 28.1% recorded in December, according to the latest figures from the Reserve Bank of Malawi. This marginal rise, driven primarily by a surge in food prices, has interrupted the downward trend in inflation observed in recent months. The increase… Read More
Peter Mutharika Malawi 

Help the Malawian voter to understand the DPP and UTM alliance 

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By Janet Karim Help the Malawian voter to understand the DPP and UTM alliance  2 The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men. I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against me, ‘My own strength has saved me.’   — Judges 7:2 14 But Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears? What is this lowing… Read More
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My Take On IT – All hands-on deck in a democracy in our land

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Janet Karim All hands-on deck in a democracy in our land 15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in… Read More
Witchcraft' in Benue Zambia 

Zambian Man Who Killed Uncle for Witchcraft Must Face the Law

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By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches urges the police in Zambia to ensure that Tyson Matimba, 49 who reportedly killed his uncle, Edward Hatwiko, 81 of Chigabwa village, in Pemba district is brought to justice. As reported in the local media, “Brief facts of the matter are that in July 2024 the suspect, Tyson Matimba, lost his daughter, Sharon Hamaimbo,… Read More
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