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SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Zambian Observer
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July 6, 2025
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS President Dr Lazarus Chakwera holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Trinity International University in the United States of America. He also holds a bachelor degree from...
Malawi Marks 61 Years of Independence with National Celebrations in Lilongwe
Face of Malawi
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July 6, 2025
Published on July 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM by Edgar Naitha 202 words • approx. 2 min read Malawi is today marking 61 years of independence with vibrant national celebrations currently underway at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. President Lazarus...
Nigeria Begin WAFCON Quest for 10th Title in Morocco
News Central TV
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July 6, 2025
Africa is set to witness the finest display of women’s football as the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Saturday, July 5. Postponed from last year, the tournament promises high-octane competition and a...
Liberty Life urges Batswana to rethink retirement
MMEGI
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June 26, 2025
Speaking at the inaugural Liberty Life Annuity Conference held last Friday, Managing Director Joy Buno said Botswana must move beyond seeing retirement as a personal issue and start treating it as a national economic concern. The conference...
Morocco ranks 7th in Africa for infrastructure progress
Hespress
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July 6, 2025
Morocco has been ranked 7th among the top 10 African countries making progress in infrastructure development, according to a recent report by The African Exponent, a platform specializing in economic analysis across the continent. The report...
Hydrogen – The new trends: Plug Power, Pure Hydrogen, thyssenkrupp
The Market Herald
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June 24, 2025
Join our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights German industry is set to go green. But once again, reality is proving more complex. In March, Thyssenkrupp withdrew a hydrogen tender because all submitted bids...
From chalk to chic
The Voice
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June 24, 2025
She ditched the classroom, now she dresses queens Just months shy of graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Education (Science) from the University of Botswana, Saddy Thato Montshiwa – now nearing 40 – had already secured employment. Grateful to...
'Explorer extraordinaire' among Nottingham Post funeral notices this week
Nottingham Evening Post
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July 6, 2025
Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on...
King Letsie III pushes climate agenda in Berlin
Public Eye
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June 25, 2025
Strengthens climate diplomacy through key bilateral meetings ‘MANTSANG KHUTLISI and TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI MASERU – On the sidelines of the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum, King Letsie III, accompanied by the foreign minister, Lejone Mpotjoane,...
Tanzania livestock vaccine factory draws continental praise
Daily News Tanzania
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June 24, 2025
COAST REGION: HESTER Biosciences Africa Limited, a state-of-the-art livestock vaccine factory in Kibaha, Coast Region, has earned high praise from a high-level delegation of vaccine regulators and directors of livestock vaccine production from 25...
Will Nigeria’s ranching strategy address farmer-herders clashes?
CNBC Africa
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June 24, 2025
In a bid to curtail the prolonged and recurring violent clashes between herders and farmers, eleven Nigerian states, including Plateau, Ondo, and Zamfara, are poised to embark on ranching initiatives. This comes amidst a backdrop of over three...
All change at Pick n Pay
The Voice
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June 24, 2025
No job losses as retail giants go corporate Pick n Pay has transitioned its local stores from a franchise model to a corporate-owned structure, with the move coming into effect on Monday, 16 June. The South African based group received Competition...
Nigerians pay $180 taxes per international flight – Report
Punch
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July 5, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a new report...
Youths still sidelined 61 years later
The Nation Malawi
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July 6, 2025
Exactly 61 years today after Malawi attained its independence from colonial rule, youths continue being sidelined from decision-making processes, a situation Youth and Society (YAS) has condemned. In its Independence Day statement yesterday, YAS...
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons eye bright start against Tunisia, get shirt numbers
Premium Times
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July 6, 2025
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will kick off their campaign for a record-extending tenth Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title this evening against Tunisia, as ‘Mission X’ officially gets underway at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. The...
Standard Bank Tops Africa Brand Ranking
Botswana Gazette
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June 23, 2025
Standard Bank, parent company of Stanbic Bank Botswana, has been named Africa’s Most Admired Financial Services Brand for 2025, reinforcing its presence as a trusted financial institution across the continent GAZETTE REPORTER Standard Bank has...
Vaccination effort commences to combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Gauteng
IOL
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June 23, 2025
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has confirmed that mass vaccination efforts against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) have officially commenced in Gauteng as the agricultural sector is facing a significant challenge against the outbreak. This...
Wanamari fosters financial inclusion
The Standard
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The businessman said he started the financial services business with his wife and he is grateful for her support. He is only 34, but Wanamari Financial Services CEO Hillary Mushamuviri’s passion for people development and community empowerment is...
Global Drought Hotspots report catalogs severe suffering, economic damage
Smart Water Magazine
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July 4, 2025
Fueled by climate change and relentless pressure on land and water resources, some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history have taken place since 2023, according to a UN-backed report launched on July 2. Prepared by...
Climate Change Drives Record-Breaking Droughts, Says UN-Backed Report
Seed World
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July 4, 2025
Driven by climate change and mounting pressure on land and water resources, some of the most extensive and destructive droughts in recorded history have occurred since 2023, according to a new UN-supported report released today. Produced by the...