Kholofelo Morena

Kholofelo Morena

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg
478 Articles

Chad Approves Starlink to Boost Internet Access

N'Djamena, Chad - Chad has given the green light to Elon Musk's satellite internet provider, Starlink, to expand internet access…

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15 Chadian Soldiers Die in Boko Haram Clashes

N’Djamena, Chad – At least 15 Chadian soldiers lost their lives in intense clashes with Boko Haram militants on Saturday,…

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Youth Call for Harmonized Tax Regimes in Africa

Kigali, Rwanda - Young African entrepreneurs have called on member states of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to…

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Three Killed, 66 Injured in Mozambique Election Protest

Maputo, Mozambique - At least three people were killed and 66 others injured during clashes between police and protesters in…

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Zimbabwe Imposes Fees on WhatsApp Groups

HARARE – Zimbabwe's government has introduced a controversial new regulation requiring administrators of WhatsApp groups to obtain a license from…

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South Africa Closes Key Border During Mozambique Protests

South Africa has closed its main border crossing with Mozambique, citing safety concerns as protests over last month’s contested election…

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Quincy Jones, Music Titan, Dies at 91

New York – Quincy Jones, a legendary figure in the music industry, passed away at the age of 91. Renowned…

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New Leadership Ousts Botswana’s Ruling Party After 58 Years

Gaborone – Botswana’s political landscape shifted dramatically on Friday as President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat, marking the end of the…

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Vote Count Begins in Botswana’s High-Stakes Race

GABORONE, Oct 30 – Botswana’s voters went to the polls Wednesday in an election that could see President Mokgweetsi Masisi…

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Observers Hold Pre-Election Briefing for Botswana

Ahead of Botswana’s General Elections, scheduled for October 2024, leaders of international election observation missions held a strategic pre-election meeting…

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Ramaphosa Won’t Sign Visa-Free Agreement with Ukraine, Says ANC

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will not sign the visa-free agreement between South Africa and Ukraine, according to African National…

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South Africa Reaffirms Non-Aligned Foreign Policy

Pretoria, South Africa – President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to a non-aligned foreign policy, emphasizing the country’s…

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CANEX WKND 2024 Concludes with US$540 Million in Deals

Algiers, Algeria – The second edition of the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND 2024) successfully concluded in Algiers, Algeria.…

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Kenyan Activist Detained After Forced Home Arrest

Nairobi, Kenya – Prominent Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi was arrested by police on Sunday morning following a forceful…

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Ramaphosa Calls Russia a “Valued Ally” in Meeting with Putin

JOHANNESBURG, Oct 22 - South Africa views Russia as a key ally, President Cyril Ramaphosa told Russian President Vladimir Putin…

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