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Lesotho counts foreign-owned businesses, says SA retailers must find local partners
- By the Editor
- . 3 September 2024
Lesotho Trade and Industry Minister Mokhethi Shelile. (@UNLesotho/X) Lesotho has rekindled moves to implement localisation rules for certain types of

Botswana Unveils Second-Largest Diamond in History: A 2,492-Carat Marvel
- By the Editor
- . 2 September 2024
In a remarkable discovery that has captured the world’s attention, a 2,492-carat diamond, now recognised as the second-largest ever found,

Amazon Web Services Reaffirms Commitment to South Africa with Major Investments and Skills Development Initiatives
- By the Editor
- . 2 September 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the global leader in cloud computing, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to South Africa, pledging continued

African Leaders Attend China-Africa Cooperation Summit in Beijing
- By the Editor
- . 2 September 2024
As African leaders converge on Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), they are focused

Chidimma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria After Nationality Controversy in South Africa
- By the Editor
- . 2 September 2024
Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, marking a triumphant turn in her journey after

Tunisian President Sacks Prime Minister Amid Rising Tensions
- By the Editor
- . 9 August 2024
In a surprise move late Wednesday, Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani and swiftly appointed Social Affairs

Africa Grapples with Unprecedented Mpox Outbreak: Urgent Measures and Coordinated Response Underway
- By the Editor
- . 9 August 2024
Africa is currently facing an alarming surge in Mpox cases, with 15 countries across the continent reporting significant outbreaks since

Nigeria Detains Seven Polish Nationals and Local Tailors for Making Russian Flags Used in Protests
- By the Editor
- . 9 August 2024
Nigeria has detained several tailors who were allegedly involved in creating Russian flags that were waved during anti-government protests in

Urban planning at the heart of increasingly severe East African flood impacts in a warming world
- By the Editor
- . 8 August 2024
Severe flooding on the Rufiji River in Tanzania, photographed on May 2 by NASA The 2024 long rains in East

British Envoy Assures Of Safety Of Nigerians In The UK
- By the Editor
- . 8 August 2024
Following the recent disorder in a number of cities in the United Kingdom, British High Commissioner to Nigeria Dr Richard