Kholofelo Morena

Kholofelo Morena

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg
478 Articles

Kenya Bans Sugar Imports Outside Regional Trade Blocs

Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has imposed a ban on sugar imports from countries outside the Common Market for Eastern and…

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Suspected Killer of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Dies

Eldoret, Kenya – Dickson Ndiema, the man accused of setting Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei on fire, leading to her death,…

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Algerian President Tebboune Declared Winner

Algiers, Sept 8 — Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been declared the winner of Saturday's election with 95% of the…

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Kagame Calls for Environmental Justice at Judges Conference

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame called for the enactment of strong environmental laws and the role of an independent judiciary in…

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Johann Rupert Tops Aliko Dangote as Africa’s Richest

South Africa – Johann Rupert, the South African billionaire, has surpassed Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote to claim the title of…

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Tanzanian Opposition Leader Found Dead, Face Burned by Acid

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – A senior Tanzanian opposition official who was abducted from a bus by armed men has…

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China Pledges $50 Billion to Africa, Falls Short on Debt Relief

Beijing, China/Nairobi, Kenya – China has renewed its commitment to Africa, pledging $50.7 billion in credit lines and investments over…

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Morocco Stops 45,000 Migrants to Europe in 2024

Rabat, Morocco – Morocco has successfully prevented 45,015 individuals from illegally crossing into Europe since the beginning of 2024, according…

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Starlink Launches in Zimbabwe

Harare, Zimbabwe – SpaceX's high-speed satellite internet service, Starlink, has officially launched in Zimbabwe, marking the 14th African country to…

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Tebboune Set for Re-Election

Algeria's President Abdulmadjid Tebboune is set for re-election on Saturday, facing minimal competition. Benefiting from increased gas revenues, Tebboune has…

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South Africa Inks Construction Deals with China to Boost Economy

South Africa has bolstered its construction and infrastructure development through two new agreements signed with Chinese companies during President Cyril…

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Nigerian Brothers Jailed for Sextortion Leading to Teen’s Suicide

Marquette, Michigan - Two Nigerian brothers have been sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison for a sextortion…

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Malawi, China Sign K50 Billion Deal for Judicial Complex

Malawi and China have signed a K50 billion ($30 million) financing agreement to build a new Judicial Complex in Lilongwe.…

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Malawi VP Calls Corruption a “Cancer”

Blantyre, Malawi – Vice President Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi has condemned corruption in Malawi, calling it a "cancer" that is…

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Namibia Hosts Global Green Hydrogen Summit

Windhoek, Namibia – Vice President Dr. Netumbo Ndaitwah of Namibia addressed the Global African Hydrogen Summit, welcoming delegates from around…

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