Kholofelo Morena

Kholofelo Morena

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg
478 Articles

Impact Startups: Africa’s Next Big Bet

AfriLabs, a network fostering tech hubs across Africa, joined a panel of experts to discuss the potential of impact-driven startups…

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Nigeria Protests Collapsed Under Police Fire

Lagos, Nigeria – August 5 – Mass protests against the soaring cost of living in Nigeria appeared to dwindle on…

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Soyinka Condemns Violent Crackdown on Nigerian Protesters

Abeokuta, Nigeria - Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has condemned the attacks on #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters and journalists by Nigerian security…

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Al Qaeda Affiliate Claims Two Russians Taken Hostage in Niger

Niamey, Niger – A video released on Friday by Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), an al Qaeda affiliate operating…

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The Netherlands, Denmark Ban Adoptions from South Africa

CAPE TOWN – South Africa has lost two key partners in its international adoption program after the Netherlands and Denmark…

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PAC Condemns Afrophobic Remarks Against Miss SA Contestant

Johannesburg, August 2, 2024 — The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) has strongly condemned the recent Afrophobic comments directed…

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Mbalula Urges Clarity on Miss SA Contestant’s Eligibility

Johannesburg, South Africa - ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has urged Miss South Africa organizers and Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber…

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Miss SA Finalist Chidimma Adetshina Denies Viral Video Claim

Johannesburg, South Africa – Miss South Africa finalist, Chidimma Adetshina, has vehemently denied claims linking her to a Nigerian man…

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Pearl Thusi Defends Miss SA Contestant Facing Backlash

Johannesburg – Actress and DJ Pearl Thusi has waded into the controversy surrounding Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina, accusing…

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DJ Sbu Defends Miss SA Contestant, Calls for Positive Action

DJ Sbu has defended Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina against social media backlash over her heritage. Adetshina, born in…

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Morocco’s King Pardons Journalists, 2,476 Convicts

Rabat, July 29 - Morocco's King Mohammed VI ordered the release of jailed journalists Taoufik Bouachrine, Omar Radi, and Soulaimane…

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Zambia, China Strengthen Ties Before Summit

Lusaka, Zambia – Zambian Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe met with Chinese Charge d'Affaires Wang Sheng on Tuesday to strengthen bilateral…

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ANC Expels Zuma for Election Betrayal

Johannesburg – Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC) for backing a…

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South Africa Detains 95 Libyans at Suspected Military Camp

Johannesburg – South African authorities have detained 95 Libyan nationals at a suspected secret military camp in the country’s northeastern…

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South Africa Appoints Mandisa Maya First Woman Chief Justice

Johannesburg – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday appointed Mandisa Maya as the country’s inaugural female chief justice. Her…

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