Hluly Colette

Hluly Colette

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg.
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Omotoso Awaits April Judgment in Assault Case

The racketeering, human trafficking, rape, and sexual assault case against televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Solani and Zikiswa…

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Kenya, Chile Plan Trade Talks and Diplomatic Visit

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kenya has confirmed that Ambassador Josphat K. Maikara, Deputy Director General of the Americas…

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ChatGPT Outage Hits Users Globally

London - ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, experienced significant disruptions on , leaving thousands of users worldwide…

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Saudi Arabia Introduces Policy to Combat Forced Labor

RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has rolled out its National Policy for the Elimination of Forced Labor, aiming to protect workers…

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Russia’s First Black Politician Dies at 65

Jean Gregoire Sagbo, the first and only Black politician in Russia, has died at the age of 65, a colleague…

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Botswana Projects 3-4% Economic Growth in 2025

Botswana is forecasting economic growth of 3% to 4% in 2025, expecting a rebound after a contraction in 2024, driven…

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Chapo Appoints New Finance, Energy Ministers

MAPUTO, Jan 17 – Mozambique President Daniel Chapo has appointed Carla Louveira as the country's new finance minister and Estevão…

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Lesotho Nationals Among 1,905 Rescued from Stilfontein Mine Tragedy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of Lesotho reported on the ongoing rescue operation at Stilfontein Gold Mine…

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Cape Town Named Best City in the World for 2025

Cape Town has been named the world’s best city for 2025 by Time Out, surpassing global hubs like Bangkok, New…

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60 Bodies Recovered from South African Gold Mine

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 15 — At least 60 bodies have been recovered from a closed gold mine in Stilfontein, located 150…

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DIFF 2025: Final Call for Entries

The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), Africa’s longest-running film festival, is inviting filmmakers to submit their entries for the 46th…

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MIAF Seeks Writers on African Traditional Instruments

The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) is seeking writers and experts to contribute articles on African traditional instruments. The selected…

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Ugandan Opposition Leader Charged with Treachery

KAMPALA, Uganda — Military prosecutors in Uganda have added a charge of treachery, which carries the death penalty, to the…

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Budget Cuts Leave 1,800 Doctors Jobless in South Africa

South Africa's healthcare sector faces a severe crisis, with 1,800 junior doctors who have completed their community service now unemployed.…

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World Police Summit 2025 to Host 17,000 in Dubai

Dubai, UAE — The World Police Summit 2025 will bring together over 17,000 law enforcement officials, government specialists, and security…

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