Kholofelo Morena

Kholofelo Morena

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg
478 Articles

ActionSA Challenges R194 Million Tender to Nigerian-Linked Firm

Johannesburg, South Africa – ActionSA is demanding answers from Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero and Transport MMC Kenny Kunene over a…

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M23 Rebels Seize Bukavu Airport, Enter City

February 14, 2025 – M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in the Democratic Republic of…

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SA Police Bust Online Drug Syndicate, Arrest Six

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has dismantled an online drug syndicate, arresting six suspects linked to the sale of…

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Congo Too Big for Rwanda to Carry, Says Kagame

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has called for accountability and homegrown solutions to resolve the escalating security crisis in eastern Democratic…

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Kagame and Guterres Discuss Political Solution to DRC Crisis

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met on Friday, February 14, in Addis Ababa to discuss the…

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Africa Gains Control with New Credit Rating Agency

African leaders and financial experts gathered at the 38th African Union Summit to discuss the formation of the Africa Credit…

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South Africa Pays Tribute to 14 Fallen Soldiers in DRC

South Africa mourns the loss of 14 soldiers from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), who were killed during…

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Hichilema Leads Discussion on Africa’s First Credit Rating Agency

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema attended a breakfast meeting at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa to discuss the establishment…

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African Leaders Renew Push for Reparations

Feb 13 – African leaders gathering in Ethiopia this weekend are set to push for reparations for slavery and colonialism,…

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DR Congo Church Leaders Meet M23 Rebels in Goma

Church leaders from DR Congo’s Catholic and Protestant communities met with officials of the AFC/M23 rebel movement in Goma on…

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RwandAir Reroutes Flights After DRC Closes Airspace

RwandAir has rerouted its flights after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) closed its airspace to Rwandan-registered aircraft. The airline…

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South Africa Invites Investors to 2025 Budget Call

South Africa's National Treasury is inviting investors to participate in a Global Investor Call (GIC) on February 19, 2025, following…

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Namibia’s First President Sam Nujoma Dies at 95

Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first president and a key figure in its fight for independence, has passed away at 95. The…

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Trump Cuts U.S. Aid to South Africa Over Land, ICJ Case

WASHINGTON, Feb 7 – President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to cut U.S. financial assistance to South Africa,…

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Ramaphosa Vows South Africa Won’t Be Bulled

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected recent U.S. criticism, declaring that his country "will not be bullied" in response to…

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