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South African Local Government Leaders Demand Immediate Funding Ahead of Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address

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South African Local Government Leaders Demand Immediate Funding Ahead of Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address

Anna Faraja February 12, 2026

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has arrived at Parliament for President Ramaphosa's State of the...

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Cyclone Gezani Leaves 31 Dead in Madagascar

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Cyclone Gezani Leaves 31 Dead in Madagascar

Anna Faraja February 12, 2026

Madagascar’s disaster agency confirmed the death toll as the storm continues to dump record rainfall. The cyclone...

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Cyclone Gezani Slams into Madagascar

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Cyclone Gezani Slams into Madagascar

Nyambita Magoma February 12, 2026

The "monstrous" Tropical Cyclone Gezani has made landfall in Madagascar, claiming at least 9 lives and causing...

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South Africa: “Witness F” to Testify in Corruption Probe

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South Africa: “Witness F” to Testify in Corruption Probe

Nyambita Magoma February 12, 2026

In a major development for the Madlanga Commission, a key witness known as "Witness F" has abandoned...

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Mnangagwa’s rule expected to be extended until 2030 as Zimbabwe cabinet approves plan

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Mnangagwa’s rule expected to be extended until 2030 as Zimbabwe cabinet approves plan

Nyambita Magoma February 12, 2026

Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved draft constitutional amendments that could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office...

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Zambian Court Orders Seizure of $1.3 Million in Assets From Former President Lungu’s Son

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Zambian Court Orders Seizure of $1.3 Million in Assets From Former President Lungu’s Son

Nyambita Magoma February 12, 2026

Zambia’s High Court has ordered the seizure of assets worth more than $1.3 million from Dalitso Lungu,...

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South Africa’s Mashatile Heads to Cape Town Mining Indaba as Critical Minerals Take Centre Stage

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South Africa’s Mashatile Heads to Cape Town Mining Indaba as Critical Minerals Take Centre Stage

Nyambita Magoma February 9, 2026

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is heading to Cape Town this week to speak at the 2026 Investing...

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South Africa Launches Thuraya-4 Satellite Service, Ramaphosa Hails Rural Internet Boost

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South Africa Launches Thuraya-4 Satellite Service, Ramaphosa Hails Rural Internet Boost

Nyambita Magoma February 9, 2026

South Africa launched the Thuraya-4 satellite service in Johannesburg today, with President Cyril Ramaphosa saying the partnership...

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South Africa withdraws troops from UN mission in DR Congo

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South Africa withdraws troops from UN mission in DR Congo

Anna Faraja February 9, 2026

South Africa has begun withdrawing its troops from eastern DR Congo, ending its role in a UN...

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52-Year-Old Zambian Fisherman Fatally Attacked by Crocodile While Fleeing Elephants Along Luangwa River

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52-Year-Old Zambian Fisherman Fatally Attacked by Crocodile While Fleeing Elephants Along Luangwa River

Anna Faraja February 7, 2026

A 52-year-old fisherman in eastern Zambia, Dean Nyirenda, died after a crocodile mauled him while he was...

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