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What the Queen really thought of Meghan, according to her closest confidante
The Times
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Lady Elizabeth Anson, who died five years ago at age 79, was known for 60 years as the paragon of party planners who organised memorable gatherings for Queen Elizabeth II and other royals as well as celebrities including Mick Jagger and Sting....
The US-Africa summit in Angola: rehearsing sovereignty or repeating subordination?
Windhoek Observer
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PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) A Summit of Symbols and Struggles: The Unsteady Choreography of Power Under the gleaming banner of “Sustainable Partnerships for Inclusive Growth”, the 2025 US-Africa Business...
RITES bags multiple orders from domestic and international entities
Financial Express
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Public sector transport infrastructure company RITES has bagged two orders worth Rs 64.01 crore from African Rail Company and South Western Railways on Tuesday. In an exchange filing, the company said, while it received an order worth Rs 37.81...
Musk planning investment in South Africa
Advanced Television
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July 2, 2025
Elon Musk’s plans to start Starlink broadband services in South Africa are currently stymied. But he is reportedly planning an ambitious work-around with a 2 billion Rand (€96m) overall investment in the Southern Africa region to get around local...
LEADING WITH PURPOSE: INTRODUCING THE 2025 VEUVE CLICQUOT BOLD WOMAN AWARD FINALISTS
South Africa Today
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June 29, 2025
Now in its fourth year in South Africa, the Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot continues to highlight the power and potential of women who are redefining the business world. The six exceptional finalists for the 2025 edition are transforming...
RITES Jumps 7% On Mega Orders: SEBI RA Prameela Balakkala Sees Bullish Breakout Above ₹304
myMotherLode - California
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The company has won two major project wins in Africa and India; an analyst sees potential for over 25% upside from current levels. RITES shares surged 7% on Wednesday, driven by two mega order wins. The company has received a purchase order worth...
Why ‘Global’ Conferences Aren’t Global
E-International Relations
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July 1, 2025
The world’s most pressing problems are being solved by the people least affected by them. In conference rooms from Davos to Geneva, decisions about poverty, climate change, and global health are made by those who can afford $400-a-night hotels and...
Africa’s Architectof Leadership
CorD Magazine
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July 1, 2025
In a world where the word “entrepreneur” often evokes images of Silicon Valley start-ups and digital unicorns, Fred Swaniker stands apart—not just for what he builds, but for whom he builds for. Born in Ghana and raised across multiple African...
HENNI BRITZ: Time to review Sacu’s revenue-sharing formula
BusinessLIVE
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When finance minister Enoch Godongwana eventually delivered his budget this year, much was made of the careful balancing act within the government of national unity (GNU) — a fiscal road map that tiptoes between competing ideological camps while...
Relief as Banyana Banyana and Safa resolve payment impasse
Witness
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June 30, 2025
Banyana Banyana resumed their preparations for the defence of their continental football title after the impasse over money owed to them was resolved on Saturday, according to the SA Football Association (Safa). Coach Desiree Ellis and her charges...
Maphisa to host Zimbabwe's 2026 independence celebrations
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 1, 2025
THE ZIMBABWE Cabinet has approved Maphisa Open Space in Matobo District, Matebeleland South Province, as the official venue for the 46th Independence Day and Children's Party Celebrations in 2026. The decision, announced following a recent Cabinet...
Bona Life Powers Clash of Legends Tournament in Francistown
Sunday Standard
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June 30, 2025
Bona Life’s sponsorship played a pivotal role in the successful staging of this year’s Clash of Legends tournament which was held at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, organisers have said. They credited the life insurance company’s...
Trump slams Fed Chair Powell in handwritten note
Daily Mail
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June 30, 2025
President Donald Trump is finding novel ways to try to pressure Fed chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates – this time releasing an angry hand-written note online that casts the US central bank as behind the curve. Trump posted a chart of...
Groundbreaking M585m EU-Africa cultural partnership
Public Eye
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July 1, 2025
New programme flips traditional dynamics, putting African voices at the forefront of cultural exchange with Europe MOSA MAOENG MASERU – Lesotho’s rich cultural heritage is set to gain significant international visibility and support through a...
Women’s AFCON Returns: What To Know Ahead Of The 15th Edition In Morocco
Forbes
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South africa's players lift the trophy as they celebrate winning the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of ... More Nations final football match between Morocco and South Africa at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on July 23, 2022. (Photo by Fadel...
Built to withstand setbacks
MMEGI
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July 1, 2025
Over two decades, the Maun-based outlet has drawn repeatedly on Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA) funding to grow, adapt, and ultimately fortify its service to the local community. The company’s inaugural CEDA loan of P350,000...
Oil, dollar fluctuations affect Namibia
Windhoek Observer
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Chamwe Kaira Namibia takes a direct hit whenever oil prices rise or the US dollar strengthens on global markets. The country imports all its refined fuel, has no domestic refining capacity, and holds only modest foreign currency reserves....
Vision Group in discussion to settle multimillion-rand levies
Times LIVE
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“There is a court case ongoing and we are trying to settle that. There is an ongoing discussion with Sasa on the matter,” said Gavin Dalgleish, group CEO of Vision Sugar. Dalgleish said the controversy around the business rescue process “made the...
Bucket-list cruises you’ll want to take at least once
AOL
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Image Credit: Shutterstock.If your dream is to explore the world, you might instinctively look into airfare or the most scenic road trips as your primary travel options. We don't blame you, as these are common modes of transportation that...
Tackling corruption: A critical pathway to accelerating GDP growth in Africa
Business Day
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June 30, 2025
Across Africa, one obstacle continues to quietly but persistently rob nations of their development potential: corruption. It bleeds public resources, distorts markets, weakens institutions, and erodes the social contract between governments and...