Kholofelo Morena

Kholofelo Morena

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg
478 Articles

Sudan Denies Famine Despite Growing Hunger Crisis

Cairo/Dubai – Sudan’s agriculture minister has dismissed claims of famine in the country, contradicting UN-backed data indicating that 755,000 people…

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Zimbabwe’s Debt Soars as Talks Stall

Zimbabwe's debt has risen by 1.7 percent in less than a year, reaching $18 billion, complicating ongoing negotiations with multilateral…

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Zambian Consulate in Guangzhou Promotes Trade

Guangzhou, China – Zambia’s diplomatic mission in Guangzhou, China, continues to play a pivotal role in fostering trade, investment, and…

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LHR to Sue South Africa’s Home Affairs Over 700,000 Blocked IDs

Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) is set to launch contempt proceedings against South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for…

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Rand Retreats as Rate Cut Hopes Rise

Johannesburg – The rand weakened on Monday as market expectations for interest rate cuts in South Africa gained traction, offsetting…

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Wiz Rejects Google’s $23B Offer, Chooses IPO Path

California, United States - July 23, 2024 - Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz has reportedly rejected a hefty $23 billion acquisition…

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Palestinian Factions Form Unity Government in Beijing

BEIJING/CAIRO, July 23 - Palestinian factions, including rivals Hamas and Fatah, have agreed to form an interim national unity government…

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Naledi Pandor Surprised by ANC-DA Unity

Former minister and ANC MP Naledi Pandor has expressed her surprise at the ANC's alliance with the DA in government.…

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Hassan Replaces Foreign and Information Ministers

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has removed two key figures from her cabinet, including the foreign minister, in a surprise…

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Mpox Outbreak Contained in South Africa, Health Dept. Reports

Johannesburg, South Africa - The South African Department of Health has assured the public that the ongoing Mpox outbreak remains…

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Kenya Cracks Down on Protests, Blaming Criminal Infiltration

NAIROBI - Kenyan authorities escalated efforts to quell weeks of anti-government demonstrations on Thursday, banning protests in central Nairobi and…

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South Africa Seeks More Time on Climate Goals

Pretoria, South Africa - July 15 South Africa's new energy minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa acknowledged a setback in the country's fight…

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Schreiber’s Tough Measures to Curb Illegal Immigration

Johannesburg - South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has announced a significant escalation in inspections aimed at businesses employing…

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One Killed as Kenya Protests Reignite

Nairobi, Kenya – Violence erupted once more in Kenya on Tuesday as anti-government protests flared up, claiming at least one…

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Kagame Expected to Win as Rwandans Vote in Presidential Election

KIGALI, July 15 - Rwandans voted on Monday in a presidential election widely expected to extend the rule of 66-year-old…

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