CAPE TOWN – More than 70 infectious disease experts, scientists, and public health professionals have sounded the alarm over what they describe as a “silent pandemic” — the rise of …
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Floyd Shivambu Eyes New Political Party, But Won’t Quit MK Yet
MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – Former MK party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has revealed plans to form a new political party to contest the upcoming 2026 local government elections, while making it …
MTHATHA, EASTERN CAPE – The death toll from the devastating floods that tore through parts of the Eastern Cape last week has climbed to 92, after two more bodies were …
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Zimbabwe’s Parliament Divided Over Motion to Adopt National Ideology Framework
HARARE – Parliament is facing heated debate over a controversial motion introduced by ZANU PF MP Joseph Mapiki seeking the adoption of a National Ideology framework, a move opposition legislators …
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S.A. Police Launch Murder Probe After Walter Sisulu University Staff Member Gunned Down
EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA – Police have opened a murder investigation following the fatal shooting of a Walter Sisulu University (WSU) staff member, whose body was discovered inside a parked …
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President Boakai Defends Use of Private Jet Amid Public Criticism and Economic Woes
MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberian President Joseph Boakai has responded to mounting criticism over his recent use of a private jet for international travel, stating that the decision was not motivated …
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South African Rand Drops Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
JOHANNESBURG, June 19 (Reuters) – The South African rand weakened in early Thursday trade, reflecting growing global risk aversion as the Iran-Israel conflict stretched into its seventh day and investors …
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Zanzibar Lawmakers Push for Strategic Industrial Investments to Unlock Economic Potential
ZANZIBAR – Members of the Zanzibar House of Representatives have called on the government to make industrial development a national priority, urging the establishment of value-added industries that can transform …
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Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar Sign Oil and Energy Deal
The governments of Uganda, Tanzania, and Zanzibar have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the petroleum and energy sectors. The signing ceremony took place …
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East African Nations Urged to Embrace Digital VAT Reforms
Tax experts and policy makers have called on East African countries to fully embrace digital systems in the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) to improve compliance, close revenue gaps, …