Kholofelo Morena

Kholofelo Morena

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg
478 Articles

Museveni’s Son Drops 2026 Presidential Bid, Backs Father

KAMPALA, Sept 21 – Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, announced on Saturday that he would not…

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Anura Dissanayake Elected Sri Lanka President

Colombo, — Sri Lanka has elected Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist-leaning leader, as its new president. Dissanayake’s win reflects widespread…

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Israel Intensifies Airstrikes on Lebanon over Ceasefire Calls

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, September 19, 2024 – Israeli warplanes launched heavy airstrikes on southern Lebanon late Thursday, marking the most intense attacks…

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MCC Board Approves Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia Compacts

Washington, D.C. – September 19, 2024 – The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors today approved two new compacts:…

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South Africa Introduces ‘Remote Visa’ for Foreign Workers

South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, announced the launch of a new "Remote Visa" at the RMB Morgan Stanley…

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Kenya and Germany Sign MoU for BPO Pilot Project

Berlin, Germany – Kenyan Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Musalia Mudavadi joined President William Ruto in Berlin today for the signing…

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HSBC in Talks to Sell South African Unit to FirstRand

London, United Kingdom – HSBC Holdings, a global banking giant, is reportedly in discussions to sell its corporate banking business…

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Namibian President Urges UN Reforms, Stronger Multilateralism

Windhoek, Namibia – Namibian President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba has called for stronger multilateral cooperation and comprehensive reforms of the United…

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Ramaphosa to Lead South African Delegation at UNGA79

President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead South Africa's delegation to the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), which…

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Faye Dissolves Parliament, Sets Nov. 17 Elections

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dissolved the opposition-led national assembly on Thursday, setting the stage for early legislative elections on…

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Veteran Minister Pravin Gordhan Dies at 75

Veteran cabinet minister Pravin Gordhan has passed away at the age of 75 after a short battle with cancer. His…

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Pan-African Parliament Bureau Briefs Diplomats on Sittings

Midrand, South Africa - The 6th Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) today briefed African ambassadors accredited to South Africa…

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Engineers in Action Inaugurate 27th Eswatini Footbridge

Mbabane, Eswatini - The Elubaneni Footbridge, the 27th bridge constructed by Engineers in Action and the Microprojects Programme, was officially…

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Floods Displace Millions in Northeastern Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria – Floods in northeastern Borno state have affected up to one million people, according to Governor Babagana Zulum.…

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Mombasa Port Receives First LNG-Powered Vessel

Mombasa, Kenya – The Port of Mombasa has made a significant stride towards reducing emissions by welcoming its first-ever liquefied…

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