Hluly Colette

Hluly Colette

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg.
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Maria McCloy: The Visionary Shaping Joburg’s Cultural Landscape

Maria McCloy, a trailblazer in Johannesburg's music, fashion, and media sectors, has left an indelible mark on the city's cultural…

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Uganda Military Claims Killing 242 CODECO Rebels in Congo Clashes

Uganda’s army reported killing 242 fighters from the Congolese rebel group CODECO after the militants attacked a Ugandan military camp…

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Botswana reaffirms commitment at UN 2025 Forum

At the recent UN 2025 Development Cooperation Forum in New York, Botswana’s Assistant Minister for State President, Honourable Maipelo Mophuting,…

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Lesotho’s Thokozile Manaka Joins African Union Innovation Fellowship

Thokozile Manaka, a talented data scientist and researcher from Lesotho, has been selected as part of the second cohort of…

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KZN Showcases Local Filmmakers at Joburg Film Festival

The KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority took center stage at the Joburg International Film Festival in Gauteng, promoting the province…

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Zambia Commissions Bayer Itaba Seed Plant to Boost Food Security

President Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned the Bayer Itaba Seed plant in Kabwe, Central Province, marking a major step toward strengthening…

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Zambia Vice President Attends Flood Relief Donation by Chinese Community

On March 17, Zambia's Vice President Mutale Nalumango joined a ceremony at the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) to…

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Applications Open for Fête de la Musique Joburg 2025

Musicians, DJs, and poets eager to perform at one of Johannesburg’s most vibrant music festivals can now apply for the…

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Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Holds Talks with AUC Deputy Chairperson

Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Gedion Timothewos, today met with Selma Malika Haddadi, the newly appointed Deputy Chairperson of…

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SADC, EU Deepen Cooperation in Harare Talks

Southern African and European leaders convened in Harare, Zimbabwe, on March 15, 2025, for a Ministerial Partnership Dialogue aimed at…

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Zambia Seeks World Bank Support for Key Development Areas

Zambia’s Minister of Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development, Hon. Charles Milupi, met with World Bank Executive Director Dr. Zarau Wendeline…

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Hichilema Unveils Youth Financing Plan at Indaba

President Hakainde Hichilema has unveiled a new youth financing strategy aimed at expanding economic opportunities for young people in Zambia.…

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South Africa Faces Debt Stabilization Challenges, Fitch Warns

JOHANNESBURG, March 14 – South Africa's efforts to rein in its growing debt may fall short of government projections, Fitch…

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South Africa Hosts Landmark Science and Innovation Summit

A bold step toward a knowledge-driven economy unfolds today as South Africa launches its first National System of Innovation Transformation…

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South Africa to Host Inaugural G20 Trade and Investment Meeting

South Africa is set to host its first G20 Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) meeting from March 18 to…

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