Kholofelo Morena

Kholofelo Morena

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg
478 Articles

Comoros President Appoints Son to Government

MORONI, July 2 - Comoros President Azali Assoumani has appointed his son, Nour El Fath, to a prominent government position…

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South Africa Makes Progress on Grey List Exit

South Africa is inching closer to exiting the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list, but hurdles persist. The country…

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Malawi Mourns Music Legend Lucius Banda

Malawian music icon Lucius Banda passed away on Sunday at the age of 53 in a South Africa hospital. The…

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South Africa Learns from Heartbreaking World Cup Final Loss

Barbados, Barbados - South Africa may be heartbroken after their narrow seven-run defeat to India in the T20 World Cup…

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South Africa Nears Power-Sharing Deal Post Historic Election

Johannesburg, South Africa - South Africa appears on the verge of forming a new government after the ruling African National…

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Chapo Strengthens Ties in Portugal Visit

Daniel Chapo, interim secretary-general of Mozambique's ruling party Frelimo and a presidential candidate, is embarking on a diplomatic visit to…

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Ramaphosa Clashes with Coalition Partner Over Cabinet Posts

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has accused Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen of violating constitutional norms by attempting to…

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Afreximbank Supports Zimbabwe with $80M Facility for CBZ Bank

Zimbabwe's largest bank, CBZ Bank, has received a significant boost from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in the form of…

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FDH Bank Malawi Secures $15 Million Loan to Boost Trade

FDH Bank Malawi has received a $15 million loan facility from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to support Malawian businesses…

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Ramaphosa to Address Parliament on Nelson Mandela Day

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the Opening of Parliament on 18 July 2024, coinciding with Nelson Mandela International Day, the…

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Zambia Receives $68 Million USAID Aid for Drought Relief

President Hakainde Hichilema announced on June 27, 2024, that Zambia will receive a $68 million aid package from the United…

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U.S. Calls for Action Against Gender-Based Violence in Eswatini

MBABANE, Eswatini - The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling gender-based violence (GBV) in Eswatini. Chargé d’Affaires Caitlin…

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High Unemployment Drives Young Talent Out of South Africa

South Africa risks losing a significant portion of its skilled youth to emigration due to the country's high unemployment rate.…

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South Africa Steps Up Border Screening Due to Mpox Cases

South Africa's Border Management Authority (BMA) is ramping up health checks at all ports of entry in response to 13…

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Challenges Confront South Africa’s Thriving Spaza Shop Economy

South Africa's informal grocery sector, a massive industry valued at R184 billion by Trade Intelligence, is experiencing a period of…

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