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Minister calls for ‘ubuntu-driven’ AI future
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services minister, Tatenda Mavetera VICTORIA FALLS – Zimbabwe’s Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services minister, Tatenda Mavetera, officially opened the Artificial...
Corruption Africa’s biggest governance challenge –Ex-Ghana President, Akufo-Addo
Daily Post
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August 18, 2025
An erstwhile President of Ghana, Nana c, has described corruption as Africa’s single most persistent governance challenge, in spite of progress made in institutional reforms across the continent. Akufo-Addo said this on Monday in Abuja at the...
Zambian Bishop-Politician Calls for New Era of Principle-Driven African Politics
News Ghana
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August 18, 2025
Reverend Musonda Selwyn Trevor Mwamba, Anglican Bishop and leader of Zambia’s oldest political party, UNIP, has urged Africa to return to the visionary politics that fueled independence movements. Speaking on Ghana’s Asaase Breakfast Show on...
MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola appointed Vice President of Francophone Africa
Technext
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August 18, 2025
MTN Group has announced that Karl Toriola, the current CEO of MTN Nigeria, will assume an additional role as Vice President of Francophone Africa, effective November 1. The development is part of MTN’s strategic shift and leadership change across...
NFA rolls out buses to Botswana for Brave Warriors fans
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Football Association (NFA), together with the ministry of education, youth, sports, innovation and arts and culture, will provide buses for fans travelling to Francistown, Botswana, to watch the Brave Warriors’ World...
Seed Co International Limited sets US$7,24m as capex for FY26
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Seed Co Group chief executive officer Morgan Nzwere SEED firm, Seed Co International Limited (SCIL) has set aside US$7,24 million as capex for its current financial year ending March 31, 2026, NewsDay Business understands. SCIL is one of two...
Public Finance, Governance, Justice And Development: Keynote Address By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President And Chairman, Boards Of Directors, African Development Bank Group At The 2025 Kenya Law Society Conference - August 15, 2025
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) PROTOCOLS Honorable Chief Justice of Kenya, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Distinguished Judges of the Supreme Court, President of the Kenya Law Society, Mrs. Faith Odhiambo, Committee Members of the Kenya Law Society, Esteemed...
SADC leaders urge review of regional and international trade engagements
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Calls for a re-look at trade engagements within the region and beyond dominated the maiden statements of SADC's new leaders. These are President Duma Boko of Botswana, Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and the Prime Minister, Navinchandra...
Malawi 2025 Elections: UTM Presidential Candidate Dalitso Kabambe Promises Lean Government, Anti-Corruption Reforms, and K500 Billion Mining Investment for Economic Growth
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 17, 2025
By Suleman Chitera Lilongwe, Malawi warm hearted nation – UTM presidential candidate Dalitso Kabambe has unveiled a sweeping reformist vision for Malawi, promising to build a leaner and more accountable government, eliminate corruption, and...
SADC Chairperson moves from President Munangagwa of Zimbabwe to President Andry Nirina Rajoelina of Madagascar
Zambian Observer
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August 17, 2025
The 45th Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is underway at the IVATO Conference Centre in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar, under the theme “Advancing Industrialisation,...
Botswana continues negotiations with U.S. to further reduce tariffs
Xinhua News Agency
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GABORONE, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Botswana is negotiating with the United States to further reduce or eliminate the U.S. tariffs on its exports, the Botswanan government said in a statement on Friday. "These discussions aim to address the specific...
NEW: President Mnangagwa arrives in Madagascar for SADC Summit
The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe)
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August 16, 2025
Wallace Ruzvidzo in ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar SADC chairperson President Mnangagwa has arrived in Antananarivo, Madagascar, for the regional bloc’s 45th Summit of Heads of State and Government set for tomorrow. Tomorrow, the President will pass on...
Government introduces digital tax
Botswana Guardian Sun
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August 15, 2025
Government has geared up on plans to impose a digital tax on tech giants following the recent publishing of the value added tax (VAT) amendments proposals. Technocrats at the finance ministry, Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS) and...
Zambian Bishop Urges Pan-African Renewal Through Youth and Education
News Ghana
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August 18, 2025
Reverend Trevor Mwamba, Anglican Bishop and president of Zambia’s liberation party UNIP, has challenged Africa to reinvent Pan-Africanism for a skeptical young generation. Speaking on Ghana’s Asaase Breakfast Show, Mwamba warned that traditional...
Botswana Boxing’s New Leaders Eye Global Comeback
Botswana Gazette
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August 14, 2025
Newly-elected BoBA president Dirang Thipe says his committee aims to restore the sport’s reputation and competitiveness by “going back to the basics and moving forward with structure and accountability” TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO After several years...
P6M OWED TO TEACHERS
Botswana Gazette
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August 18, 2025
Basic Education Ministry blames budget Constraints, seeks supplementary funding SESUPO RANTSIMAKO More than 5,000 teachers across Botswana are still waiting to be paid their leave concession allowances, with the Ministry of Basic Education and...
Botswana President Commits to Multi-Billion Dollar Dam Project in Lesotho to Address Water Security
South Africa Today
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August 14, 2025
Botswana President Duma Boko has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to the construction of a major dam on Lesotho’s Makhaleng River, a project aimed at addressing long-term water security for Botswana and neighboring South Africa. During his...
King Mswati III Invites E40 Billion Investment for Eswatini Water Projects
Eswatini Observer
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August 14, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesHis Majesty King Mswati III has invited multilateral financial institutions, development partners and private investors to fund multi-billion Emalangeni water projects in Eswatini. He highlighted two prioritised bankable...
Ethiopia, Botswana Deepen Bilateral Ties with Rooted Shared Values on African Unity & Multilateralism
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) – Botswana and Ethiopia have been building strong bilateral ties, with both countries expressing renewed commitment to strengthening existing cooperation in key areas, including agriculture, aviation, trade, and...
BHC Expects Over P100m Loss
Botswana Gazette
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August 18, 2025
Despite being listed among profitable parastatals recently, Botswana Housing Corporation projects a sharp downturn in its latest unaudited results GAZETTE REPORTER The Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) expects to report a loss of approximately...