Kholofelo Morena

Kholofelo Morena

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg
430 Articles

Zambia’s Manufacturers Raise Concerns Over 2025 Tax Reforms

Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has called for adjustments to the country’s 2025 tax reforms, warning…

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JICA, DHET Strengthen Skills Development in South Africa’s TVET Sector

A skills development initiative aimed at enhancing technical and vocational education in South Africa has shown significant progress, with a…

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South Africa, Madagascar Explore TVET Collaboration

South African and Madagascan officials met on February 26 to discuss the role of technical and vocational education and training…

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Rwanda and Belgium Expel Diplomats

NAIROBI, March 17 – Diplomatic tensions flared between Rwanda and Belgium as both countries ordered the expulsion of each other's…

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Lesotho Joins Global Push for Gender Equality at UN CSW 69

Lesotho took part in the 69th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 69) from March…

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Moshoeshoe’s Day Horse Race Secures Major Backing

MASERU, Lesotho – The Moshoeshoe’s Day Horse Racing Event officially kicked off on March 16, marking a significant moment for…

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EU Commits €4.7 Billion to South Africa

The European Union has pledged a €4.7 billion ($5.1 billion) investment package for South Africa, marking a significant step in…

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Ramaphosa to Lead South Africa-EU Summit in Cape Town

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa will co-chair the Eighth South Africa-European Union (SA-EU) Summit in Cape Town on Thursday,…

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South Africa Blocks 60,000 Illegal Border Crossings

South Africa’s border security faced immense pressure over the festive season as the Border Management Authority (BMA) intercepted 58,394 foreign…

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Ramaphosa Urges Public-Private Infrastructure Push

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for enhanced collaboration between the government and private sector to accelerate infrastructure investment and drive…

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South Africa Launches Digital Business Visa Application System

The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) has launched the Business Visa Recommendation System (VRS), a digital platform designed…

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BlackRock Secures $22.8 Billion Deal for Panama Canal Ports

American asset management giant BlackRock has finalized an agreement to acquire two major ports at either end of the Panama…

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South Africa Pushes Back as Trump Cuts U.S. Aid

WASHINGTON/JOHANNESBURG, March 7 – South Africa has pushed back against what it describes as “megaphone diplomacy” following U.S. President Donald…

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Malawi, EU Unveil Chilungamo II to Bolster Justice System

The Malawian Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, in partnership with the European Union (EU), has launched the Chilungamo II…

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Malawi Expands Healthcare with 6,700 New Workers

Malawi's Ministry of Health is making significant strides in improving healthcare services, thanks to an increased budget under President Lazarus…

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