Grant Modiba

Southern African Correspondent based in Cape Town
67 Articles

Tunisian Presidential Candidate Arrested for Money Laundering

Tunis, July 4 - Lotfi Mraihi, head of Tunisia's Republican Union Party and a prominent opposition figure, has been arrested…

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Deadly Protests in Kenya Spark US Condemnation

Washington D.C., June 26th - The United States strongly condemned the violence erupting in Kenya this week, where clashes between…

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Amazon’s Deep Roots in South Africa Beyond E-commerce

While the recent launch of Amazon.co.za has South Africans buzzing about online shopping, the company's presence in the country goes…

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Starlink Disrupts Kenyan Internet Market with Lower Data Prices

Kenyan internet users have a new option for potentially cheaper data, with Elon Musk's Starlink entering the market. Starlink's arrival…

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EU to Provide $21M in Military Aid to Boost Kenya’s Security

The European Union (EU) will provide €20 million ($21.4 million) in military aid to the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to…

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Fani Titi: From Farm Laborer to CEO of South Africa’s Investec Bank

Fani Titi, the CEO of Investec, one of South Africa's most exclusive banks, has a remarkable story of transformation. Born…

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Hichilema Outlines Measures to Address Zambia’s Energy and Food Crisis

LUSAKA, June 25 – President Hakainde Hichilema addressed the nation today from State House, outlining key measures to tackle the…

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Malian Singer Rokia Traoré Detained in Italy Over Custody Dispute

ROME, June 25 – Malian singer Rokia Traoré was arrested at Rome's Fiumicino airport on Saturday, following a Belgian conviction…

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Museveni to Receive Global Award for Covid-19 Leadership

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is set to receive a global award next month in Canada for his leadership in the…

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Kenyan Police to Join Haiti Peacekeeping Mission

NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenyan police officers are poised for imminent deployment to Haiti, tasked with assisting in curbing the nation's…

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Museveni Leads AU Talks on Sudan Conflict

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in his capacity as Chairperson of the African Union Peace and Security Council, led discussions…

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Brutal Militia Attacks Leave 23 Dead in Eastern DR Congo

Butembo, Democratic Republic of Congo - June 21st, 2024 - A wave of violence has swept through villages in Ituri…

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AFCON Finals Rescheduled to December 2025

Cairo, Egypt - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a significant shakeup to their tournament schedule on Friday, postponing…

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Malawi President Appoints New Deputy After Plane Crash

BLANTYRE, June 20 – President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi has appointed Michael Usi as the new vice president after the…

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Rwanda Ready for Conflict with DR Congo, Says Kagame

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has stated that Rwanda is prepared to engage in military conflict with the Democratic Republic of…

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