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Botswana Sets Historic Precedent in Africa by Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV

Botswana Sets Historic Precedent in Africa by Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV

(3 Minutes Read) Botswana has become the first African nation—and the first in the world among countries with a high HIV burden—to receive the World...
Botswana Vaccine Institute Sends Emergency Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccines to South Africa Amid Alarming Outbreak

Botswana Vaccine Institute Sends Emergency Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccines to South Africa Amid Alarming Outbreak

(3 Minutes Read) In response to a rapidly escalating foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in South Africa, the Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) has mobilised an emergency...
Bitter Political Rift Halts Funeral of Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu in South Africa

Bitter Political Rift Halts Funeral of Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu in South Africa

(3 Minutes Read) Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu’s funeral was abruptly halted in South Africa after a court order, following the Zambian government’s legal challenge...

World Bank Lends USD1.5 bn to South Africa for Infrastructure Development

(3 Minutes Read) The South African government said it expects the World Bank loan will enable inclusive economic growth and job creation by assisting in...

South Africa Unveils Program to Assist Small Businesses

(3 Minutes Read) The Motor Spares Collective is an initiative designed to unlock the potential of small township businesses in South Africa. It drives...
South Africa Nears Exit from FATF Grey List, Eyes October Return to Global Financial Credibility

South Africa Nears Exit from FATF Grey List, Eyes October Return to Global Financial...

(3 Minutes Read) South Africa is poised to reclaim its financial credibility, with a potential exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s grey list...
Final Act of Defiance: Edgar Lungu’s Burial in South Africa Sparks Political Firestorm in Zambia

Final Act of Defiance: Edgar Lungu’s Burial in South Africa Sparks Political Firestorm in...

(3 Minutes Read) The recent passing of Zambia’s former president, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has sparked a national debate, not only over the legacy he leaves...
Zimbabwe Strengthens Currency Backing with 3.4-Tonne Gold Reserve Amid Push for Economic Stability

Zimbabwe Strengthens Currency Backing with 3.4-Tonne Gold Reserve Amid Push for Economic Stability

(3 Minutes Read) Zimbabwe has increased its national gold reserves to 3.4 metric tonnes, a key milestone in its bid to stabilise the newly introduced...
Malawi Ratifies ATU Constitution and Convention, Boosting Africa’s Digital Integration Efforts

Malawi Ratifies ATU Constitution and Convention, Boosting Africa’s Digital Integration Efforts

(3 Minutes Read) In a landmark move to deepen regional digital collaboration, the Republic of Malawi has officially ratified the Constitution and Convention of the...
Namibia has officially launched construction on its most significant solar energy initiative to date—the 100-megawatt Sores Gaib Photovoltaic Power Station. Positioned 33 kilometers northwest of Rosh Pinah in the southern Kharas Region, this groundbreaking project marks a pivotal milestone in Namibia’s quest for energy security and sustainable development.

Namibia Breaks Ground on Largest-Ever Solar Plant in Push for Energy Independence

(3 Minutes Read) Namibia has officially launched construction on its most significant solar energy initiative to date—the 100-megawatt Sores Gaib Photovoltaic Power Station. Positioned 33...

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