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Wafcon 2024: Super Falcons Thrash Tunisia 3-0 In Dominant Opener

Wafcon 2024: Super Falcons Thrash Tunisia 3-0 In Dominant Opener

Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over Tunisia on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The nine-time champions wasted no time asserting dominance, as star striker Asisat...

SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

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

Malawi Marks 61 Years of Independence with National Celebrations in Lilongwe

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

Nigeria Begin WAFCON Quest for 10th Title in Morocco

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...

Morocco ranks 7th in Africa for infrastructure progress

Morocco ranks 7th in Africa for infrastructure progress

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...

Starlink launches amid job losses in Lesotho

Starlink launches amid job losses in Lesotho

T-Connect Lesotho, a licensed reseller of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, officially launched on Monday, after mounting economic pressure on Lesotho from the US. The country experienced widespread job losses after major US...

Vaccination Drive Launched to Combat Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in Gauteng

Vaccination Drive Launched to Combat Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in Gauteng

The vaccination process has begun at the Karan Beef Heidelberg Feedlot as part of efforts to contain the recent foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Gauteng. Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuizen is set to visit the site on Monday to...

Can the UN forge a new development doctrine in Seville?

Can the UN forge a new development doctrine in Seville?

Ten years ago delegates from all over the world gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss the future of development finance. African countries saw grounds for cautious optimism. Foreign investment flows to the continent had doubled over the...

Global Drought Hotspots report catalogs severe suffering, economic damage

Global Drought Hotspots report catalogs severe suffering, economic damage

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...

'Explorer extraordinaire' among Nottingham Post funeral notices this week

'Explorer extraordinaire' among Nottingham Post funeral notices this week

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...

Climate Change Drives Record-Breaking Droughts, Says UN-Backed Report

Climate Change Drives Record-Breaking Droughts, Says UN-Backed Report

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...

Nigerians pay $180 taxes per international flight – Report

Nigerians pay $180 taxes per international flight – Report

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...

R72 million set aside to purchase foot and mouth disease vaccines for all cattle affected in SA - Steenhuisen

R72 million set aside to purchase foot and mouth disease vaccines for all cattle affected in SA - Steenhuisen

JOHANNESBURG - Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says R72 million has been set aside to purchase foot and mouth disease vaccines for all cattle affected in the country. On Thursday, 900,000 vaccines purchased from the Botswana Vaccine...

R72 million set aside to purchase foot and mouth disease vaccines for all cattle affected in SA - Steenhuisen

R72 million set aside to purchase foot and mouth disease vaccines for all cattle affected in SA - Steenhuisen

JOHANNESBURG - Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says R72 million has been set aside to purchase foot and mouth disease vaccines for all cattle affected in the country. On Thursday, 900,000 vaccines purchased from the Botswana Vaccine...

KBL, Coca-Cola Post Volume Growth

KBL, Coca-Cola Post Volume Growth

Clear beer, soft drinks and Beyond Beer categories report mixed performance TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) and Coca-Cola Beverages Botswana (CCBB) recorded volume growth in the 2024 financial year, according to the Sechaba...

Youths still sidelined 61 years later

Youths still sidelined 61 years later

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

WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons eye bright start against Tunisia, get shirt numbers

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...

UB Stadium earmarked for major facelift

UB Stadium earmarked for major facelift

The University of Botswana (UB) Stadium is due for refurbishment of its track and field facilities to enable it to host major sporting events once again. The renovation of both track and field is being initiated ahead of the World Relays, which...

Wanamari fosters financial inclusion

Wanamari fosters financial inclusion

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...

Public private partnerships can help close Africa’s infrastructure deficit

Public private partnerships can help close Africa’s infrastructure deficit

There is a consensus that Africa can increase economic growth by making significant investments in connecting infrastructure. (Photo by EMMANUEL CROSET / AFP) There is a consensus that Africa can increase economic growth by making significant...

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