Hluly Colette

Hluly Colette

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg.
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Ramaphosa Vows to Revive Economy, Address Inequality

CAPE TOWN, July 18 - President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to revitalize South Africa's ailing economy and extend prosperity to…

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Amazon Expands Hiring in South Africa Post-Tech Downturn

Johannesburg, South Africa - Amazon is on a hiring spree in South Africa, with a significant increase in job postings…

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Mandela Day 2024: 30 Years of Celebration and Action

South Africa gears up for a special Nelson Mandela International Day this year, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the…

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US to Host African Trade Ministers for AGOA Forum

Washington D.C. - The Biden administration will welcome trade ministers from sub-Saharan Africa to Washington next week for the 21st…

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East African Business Council Names New Acting CEO

Nairobi, Kenya - July 17, 2024: The East African Business Council (EABC), the leading voice for the private sector in…

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Serbia Pledges Support to Drought-Stricken Zambia

Belgrade, Serbia - July 15, 2024 - Serbia has extended a helping hand to Zambia, pledging assistance to mitigate the…

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Rwandans in the US Celebrate Liberation Day

Rwandans living in the United States came together to commemorate Liberation Day, a day marking the country's hard-won freedom and…

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Ugandan Activists Appeal Anti-LGBTQ Law in Supreme Court

Kampala, Uganda - July 11th, 2024 - Ugandan human rights activists have filed an appeal with the Supreme Court, challenging…

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NATO Opens Missile Defense Base in Poland

WASHINGTON D.C. - NATO's defensive capabilities took a significant leap forward on Wednesday with the announcement that a new U.S.-operated…

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Gambia Divided on Female Genital Mutilation Ban

Banjul, The Gambia - The future of Gambia's ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) hangs in the balance as lawmakers…

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Zambia Marks 20 Years of AU Citizen Participation

Lusaka, Zambia - Zambia's Vice President, Mrs. W.K. Mutale Nalumango, led the nation's celebration of the 20th anniversary of the…

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700,000 South African IDs Blocked by Home Affairs

Pretoria—The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has failed to comply with a court order to release blocked identity documents, leaving…

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Zambia, China Deepen Ties to Tackle Energy Crisis

Guangzhou, China - Dr. Daniel Mvula Shimunza, Zambia's Consul General in Guangzhou, met with Ms. LIU CHENZI, Director General of…

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South Africa Plans Massive Nuclear Plant to Boost Power

South Africa's energy minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is pushing for a massive new nuclear power plant to address the country's ongoing…

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South African Businesses Grapple with Talent Crisis

South African companies, particularly those in the telecommunications industry, are facing a fierce battle to attract and retain skilled workers.…

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