Kholofelo Morena

Kholofelo Morena

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg
478 Articles

SA Mulls Auto Industry Boost to Offset US Tariffs

South Africa is weighing fresh incentives for its automotive sector in response to the financial strain posed by steep U.S.…

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Ramaphosa Tours CSIR, Backs Ocean Tech for Growth

President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) this week, where he explored cutting-edge technologies designed…

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Kabila Announces Return to Congo

Former President Joseph Kabila has confirmed his intention to return to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help resolve…

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Lesana Lists on Maseru Market, Boosting Local Business Drive

Lesana Lesotho officially debuted on the Maseru Securities Market on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone for the country's push to…

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Six Home Affairs Officials Fired in South Africa Corruption Crackdown

Six officials at South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs have been dismissed with immediate effect following findings of fraud and…

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Lesotho Seeks Solutions to US Tariffs Threat

Maseru | April 4, 2025 — Lesotho is urgently preparing to send a delegation to Washington in a bid to…

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Orania seeks Trump’s backing for Afrikaner statehood

A white-only enclave in South Africa is turning to former U.S. President Donald Trump in its latest push for recognition…

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Zambia Welcomes Chinese Delegation to Boost Trade and Investment

President Hakainde Hichilema received a high-level Chinese trade and investment delegation at State House on Thursday afternoon, signaling a new…

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Congo and M23 Rebels Set for First Direct Talks on April 9

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels plan to hold their first direct talks on April 9…

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South Africa Cracks Down on Corruption, Dismissing 27 Officials

The South African Department of Home Affairs has taken a firm stance against corruption, dismissing 27 officials for fraud, corruption,…

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Mnangagwa Fires Army Chief

HARARE, March 26 – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed Zimbabwe’s army chief, Anselem Sanyatwe, in what analysts see as a…

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Burundi Accuses Rwanda of Attack Plans, Kigali Urges Diplomacy

NAIROBI, March 25 – Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye has accused Rwanda of plotting an attack against his country, citing what…

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Walikale Ceasefire Collapses as Rebels Hold Ground

A de facto ceasefire between Congolese forces and M23 rebels in Walikale, eastern Congo, has collapsed, with the rebels failing…

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Ethiopia grants first investment banking licenses

Ethiopia has issued its first investment banking licenses, marking a significant step in the government's push to open the economy…

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AfDB President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina to Visit Lesotho for Farewell

Maseru, Mar. 24 – Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), will visit Lesotho from…

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