JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has ruled that it is unreasonable and exploitative to offer insurance cover for disability and retrenchment to already disabled or unemployed social …
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UZ Lecturers’ Strike Enters Third Month as Tensions Rise Over Stalled Wage Negotiations
HARARE – The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) continues to face mounting pressure as the wage strike by its academic staff, now entering its third month, shows no signs of abating. …
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Sedibeng to Host Spaza Shop Support Fund Campaign
VEREENIGING – The Sedibeng District Municipality in Gauteng will be the next focus of a growing national campaign aimed at boosting township economies through the Spaza Shop Support Fund, a …
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President Mwinyi Receives Special Recognition for Championing Investment in Zanzibar
ZANZIBAR CITY – Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi has been honoured with a Special Recognition Award by the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) for his outstanding role in transforming …
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Ethiopian Airlines Expands Indian Network with New Hyderabad Route to Boost Africa-Asia Connectivity
ADDIS ABABA / HYDERABAD – Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation brands, has launched a new passenger route to Hyderabad, India, further deepening its …
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Over R1 Billion Spent by Foreigners on Cape Town Property
International buyers have poured over R1 billion into buying homes and properties in Cape Town, South Africa, in just the first five months of 2025. This was revealed by Seeff …
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South Africa Set to Change Divorce Laws to Protect Vulnerable Spouses
South Africa’s Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is set to introduce the General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill, 2025, to Parliament. This legislation aims to amend several key laws governing divorce and …
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Liberia’s V.P. Jeremiah Kpan Koung in Talks with Shandong Officials Over Investment and Equipment Procurement
Shandong, China – June 18, 2025 – Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung is scheduled to meet with Shandong Province Governor Zhou Naixiang today amid growing interest from the Chinese …
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Mali Asserts Control Over Gold Sector Amid Dispute with Barrick Gold
Mali’s military government has intensified efforts to reclaim control over its gold industry, taking significant steps to assert sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign operators. This move includes the temporary …
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Gambian Lawmakers Slam Finance Minister Over Poor Budget Reporting
Members of the National Assembly have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy Keita for failing to provide a comprehensive and timely update on the execution …