• 25 May, 2025
World Bank Approves $350 Million for Malawi’s Landmark Mpatamanga Hydropower Project
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World Bank Approves $350 Million for Malawi’s Landmark Mpatamanga Hydropower Project

In a move set to transform Malawi’s energy sector and catalyse long-term economic development, the World Bank Board of Executive

British Tourist Arrested in Namibia for Alleged Sexual Abuse of San Children at Living Museum
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British Tourist Arrested in Namibia Over Sexual Abuse of Children

A 65-year-old British tourist, Douglas Robert Brook, has been arrested and remanded in custody in Namibia following grave allegations of

President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa
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Trump Confronts South Africa’s Ramaphosa with Discredited ‘White Genocide’ Claims in Oval Office Showdown

In a tense and highly choreographed Oval Office encounter, US President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with

U.S. Fast-Tracks South African Afrikaner "Refugees"
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U.S. Fast-Tracks South African Afrikaner “Refugees”

A decision by the Trump administration to resettle 59 white South Africans, granting them refugee status in the United States,

Zambia’s Copper Production Surges 30% in First Quarter of 2025 as Mining Sector Ramps Up
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Zambia’s Copper Production Jumps 30% in First Quarter of 2025

Zambia’s copper production surged nearly 30% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching approximately 224,000 metric tonnes, up from

President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
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Zelensky Ends Historic South Africa Visit After Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has cut short his first-ever visit to Africa after a major Russian missile and drone attack

President-elect of Namibia Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
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Namibia to Introduce Free University and Technical College Education in 2026

In a landmark declaration during her first State of the Nation address, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s newly inaugurated head of

During an official visit to Lesotho, African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina met with His Majesty King Letsie III to discuss expanding the Bank's investments in Lesotho.
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AfDB to Invest $331 Million in Lesotho to Drive Growth, Infrastructure, and Health

In a landmark move to bolster Lesotho’s economic growth and regional competitiveness, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced

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Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry Makes History as First African and Female Olympic President

In a moment that will reverberate across the sporting and political landscape of Africa and the world, Zimbabwean Olympic legend

Namibia’s Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Makes History as Namibia’s First Female President

In a defining moment for Namibian and African history, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was officially sworn in as Namibia’s first female president