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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.

Botswana Latest 

ACADEMIC PRODIGY CITES TB JOSHUA AS HER INSPIRATION

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A 14-year-old girl from Botswana who has gained national attention for her academic achievements has explained that one of her inspirations is Nigerian cleric TB Joshua and his popular channel Emmanuel TV.  According to a reportpublished in Mmegi, Botswana’s most-read newspaper: “In a rare development, a 14-year-old Form 2 student, Naomi Higgins has lifted Nxakato Junior Secondary School’s flag high after… Read More
Malawi 

MCP and UTM afraid EU report will confirm beyond doubt they lost the elections

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Yesterday European Union Election Observer Mission (EU-EOM) reversed the plans to unveil its final report on the May 21 Tripartite which was most likely going to confirm that DPP’s Peter Mutharika won the elections. UTM and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) refused to meet the mission arguing that the matter is still in court. However, many believe that there is… Read More
Malawi US 

Malania’s Trip to Malawi: White House staffer helps raise thousands for Chipala Primary School in Lilongwe

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A White House staffer took matters into her own hands after visiting a Malawi primary school during a trip with first lady Melania Trump. White House specialty media director Carolina Hurley helped raise over $12,600 for an indoor classroom in the Chipala Primary School in Lilongwe, Malawi, after she saw the school during the first lady’s October 2018 trip. USA… Read More
Investments Southern Africa 

Angola: Assets of ex-president’s daughter frozen over graft

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Assets of the daughter of former Angolan President, Eduardo dos Santos have been frozen by an Angolan court. The court ordered the freezing of assets held by dos Santos’ daughter Isabel over corruption allegations. State news agency Angop reported of the court decision on Tuesday. This is the latest high-profile case in the government’s anti-corruption drive. The Angolan government filed… Read More
Malawi 

Malawi Government call for acceptance of Presidential Case Ruling

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LILONGWE (AGV): The Government of Malawi would like to assure Malawians and all people living in Malawi that peace and rule of law remain priorities as we wait for the ruling of the Constitutional Court in the 2019 Presidential Election case. It is the belief of Government that all parties involved in the case shall exercise statesmanship to let the… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zimbabwe 

Mugabe left behind $10 mln and properties but no will

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The late former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe reportedly left behind $10 million in his bank account together with other properties. State media Herald newspaper on Tuesday published the list of Mugabe’s estate but indicated there was no will to distribute the properties. The newspaper listed some of the properties left behind to include: four houses, 10 cars, one farm,… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa: Vodacom, MTN ordered to lower data prices

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South Africa’s Vodacom Group and MTN Group have been ordered by the country’s Competition Commission to lower data prices. The two companies could face prosecution if they do not agree with the order in the next two months to lower data prices. The watchdog launched an investigation in August 2017 following a request from the minister of economic Development. There… Read More
Africa Namibia Southern Africa World 

Namibia: Incumbent President Geingob wins re-election

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Namibia’s incumbent President Hage Geingob has been declared winner of last month’s presidential election. The electoral commission of Namibia said on Saturday that Geingob retained power, winning the election with 56.3% of the vote. His closest rival, a fellow SWAPO party member Panduleni Itula who ran as independent came second with 29.4%. In third place was the leader of the… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zimbabwe 

Sacked Zimbabwe doctors reject deal to return to work

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The Union that represents Zimbabwe state doctors has rejected a deal that would have seen hundreds of doctors sacked recently return to work. The doctors on Friday rejected an offer from the government to get them back to work. In September, over one thousand of state doctors went on strike. When they refused to call off their strike, the government… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zambia 

Zambia’s Lusaka city is losing its natural beauty

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Kombe Kapema has lived in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, for over three decades. Over the years, he has witnessed how the face of the city has gradually changed from one that was characterized by greenery to what he now describes as a concrete grey jungle. This is because of the amount of construction activities that have been going on in recent… Read More
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