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HRCC calls for unity in national events: Chides opposition parties for shunning Independence Day celebrations
The Maravi Post
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July 7, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-As Malawi commemorated 61 years of independence on July 6, the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has called for national celebrations to be separated from partisan politics, saying only an inclusive approach will...
Droughts are a ‘slow-moving global catastrophe,’ report finds
Mongabay
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July 7, 2025
A new report documents some of the most widespread and damaging droughts in recorded history, between 2023 and 2025, affecting millions across Africa, the Mediterranean, Latin America and Southeast Asia. More than 90 million people across Eastern...
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu cautions against complacency after 3-0 win
Premium Times
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July 8, 2025
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has downplayed the significance of Nigeria’s emphatic 3-0 win over Tunisia in their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) opener, insisting the best is yet to come from his team. Nigeria made a bold...
Liquid Intelligent Technologies empowers young entrepreneurs with digital skills, funding
ITWeb
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July 8, 2025
Liquid Intelligent Technologies' Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme sees 20 young entrepreneurs from the Eastern Cape and North West Province graduate with advanced digital skills and entrepreneurial know-how. Liquid Intelligent Technologies...
Why Nigeria should not neglect economic freedom
Business Day
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July 8, 2025
In the Heritage Foundation’s 2024 Economic Freedom report, Nigeria ranks as a “mostly unfree” country. The report highlights how regulatory and institutional barriers restrict economic activities. It assesses countries across five levels of...
See Dual Naked-Eye Novae, a Rare Cosmic Coincidence
Sky & Telescope
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July 1, 2025
Amateurs get a rare treat this summer — two novae simultaneously visible with the unaided eye. These images were taken from Maun, Botswana. Stephen James O'Meara Rarely have I felt so gratified. After Google-mapping to find an unobstructed...
Northwest Gem: Ben Bridge’s Nature-Inspired Flagship Is Revitalizing Downtown Seattle Retail
INSTOREMAG
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June 30, 2025
Ben Bridge Jeweler, Seattle, WA PRESIDENT AND CEO: Lisa Bridge; FOUNDED: 1912; Opened featured location: 2023; STORE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: RGLA Solutions; Henderson Engineers and Wallace Structural Design Engineers; EMPLOYEES: 450; AREA: 5,315...
Jega Harps On Modernisation Of Nigeria’s Livestock Sector
Leadership
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June 30, 2025
Special Adviser to the President and Coordinator of Presidential Livestock Reform, Professor Attahiru Jega, on Monday, described the modernisation of the nation’s livestock sector as a national imperative. He added that the Nigerian livestock...
Harnessing Africa's bargaining power in the critical minerals race
African Business
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June 30, 2025
The acceleration towards a clean energy future has triggered a geopolitical scramble for critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, and copper, with global powers like the United States, China and the European Union reorienting their Africa...
First live animal auction in Zululand since FMD outbreak
East Coast Radio
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The first live animal auction has taken place in Dlebe near Ulundi since the 2021 outbreak. One hundred and sixty cattle were sold at Sunday's auction. KZN Department of Agriculture has hailed it as a turning point in the fight against...
Fact Check: Don't fall for post about Trump taking 'decisive military action' against Namibia
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 8, 2025
Claim: An image from June 2025 authentically depicted a post by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening "decisive military action" unless Namibia terminated "all agreements with Russian state-linked entities within 24 hours." Rating: Rating:...
10 unmissable river cruises with AmaWaterways for lovers of slow travel
KARRYON
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June 24, 2025
Whether you’re wanting to wander the fairytale villages along Germany’s Romantic Road, or cruise along the Mekong – one of the longest and largest rivers in the world, these river cruises are not only postcard-worthy – you can also expect to come...
Shaka fever hits BW
The Voice
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June 24, 2025
Botswana glimpses greatness at Shaka iLembe Season 2 premiere MultiChoice Botswana and the National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB), last weekend lit up New Capitol Cinemas at Acacia Mall, with an exclusive pre-screening of the highly anticipated...
Chinese Demand for Donkey Skins Depletes Valuable African Animal
Africa Defense Forum
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June 24, 2025
Ejiao is considered a miracle elixir for those who use it. However, it has become a disaster for Africa’s donkeys and the communities that rely on them. The Chinese demand for donkey skins and meat fuels a black market in several African...
Malawi marks 61 years of self-rule
The Times Group Malawi
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July 7, 2025
Malawians, both young and old, Sunday braved the scorching heat of Lilongwe as they filled the 40,000-seater Bingu National Stadium to celebrate 61 years of the country’s independence. Donning red, black, green and white attire, they sang,...
Luanda Accord: Bold new step for natural diamonds
MMEGI
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June 30, 2025
The natural diamond industry is mounting the largest marketing campaign in more than a decade. Last year the industry agreed to reignite ‘category marketing’ which involves diamond producers, retail jewellers, and countries, linking up to promote...
Why SA stars dominate BW stages
MMEGI
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July 7, 2025
From the familiar voices of Generations and Scandal, to the beats of Kwaito and the roar of the PSL, our screens and radios have been saturated by South African content. This constant exposure hasn’t just entertained us, it has shaped our tastes,...
Clergy rally nation to regain moral values
The Times Group Malawi
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July 7, 2025
People from across the country Saturday gathered at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe for the National Service of Worship in commemoration of Malawi’s 61st Independence Anniversary. The interdenominational service, which...
Gov’t mum on De Beers purchase move
MMEGI
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June 30, 2025
Whilst government had previously been confident about increasing its stake, it has now retracted to silence leaving room for speculation for market watchers. Recently, during the future of mining summit held in Gaborone, the Minister of Minerals...
The shocking secret about mushroom killer that is being kept from Australia: GUY ADAMS reveals the sensational truth about trial that has rocked a nation
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
In the end, Erin Trudi Patterson’s fate was sealed by her lies. She lied about deliberately picking death cap mushrooms. She lied about buying and using a Sunbeam food dehydrator to preserve them. She lied about having cancer, to ensure four...