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South Africa: New Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini crowned

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South Africa’s Zulu community has a new king called Misuzulu ka Zwelithini. He was crowned the new Zulu king on Saturday. The 48 year old’s accession to the thrown faced a challenge though but after his coronation he pledged to unite the Zulu nation. “Today the Zulu nation starts a new chapter,” he is quoted by AFP as telling the… Read More
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South Africa Impressive as Cricket World Cup Approaches

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– – Over the years, South Africa has earned an unwanted reputation in cricketing terms. They have been widely known as the chokers of the game after a series of poor results in global tournaments. Somehow, South African teams in the past have managed to conjure up defeat from winning positions. As a result, there is little interest in the… Read More
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South Africa’s chicken anti-dumping decision

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– – The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa( ITAC) has made a final determination in the investigation into the alleged dumping of frozen bone-in portions of chicken imported from Brazil, Denmark, Ireland, Poland and Spain. ITAC concluded its investigation and recommended to the Minister of Trade & Industry (Minister) that anti-dumping duties be imposed. The Minister accepted ITAC’s… Read More
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Don’t lose your lottery ticket – here’s how

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– – 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

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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
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South Africa’s recovery is on its way but downside risks remain

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– – 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

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– – 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
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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
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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