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South Africa’s sovereignty is not for sale
The country’s foreign policy is centred on human rights, democracy, international law, peace and an Africa-first perspective. Photo: File When the West insists on lecturing us about democracy, we must remember Sharpeville. When they speak of human...
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Tinubu Back In Abuja After Working Vacation In France
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening returned to the nation’s capital, Abuja after a working vacation to Paris, France. The President who departed Abuja on September 4 for a 10-day working vacation in France had to cut short the vacation to...
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Africa-EU from in Nairobi urges adoption of Science and Innovation for Green Transition
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 16 – Policymakers, researchers, donors, regional institutions, civil society, and private sector representatives from Africa and Europe are meeting in Nairobi this week for the annual Africa Regional Centres of Excellence...
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Lugalo gears up for KCB East Africa Golf Tour
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA People’s Defence Force (TPDF) Lugalo Golf Club in Dar es Salaam is set to host the KCB Bank Lugalo Golf tournament. The tournament that is part of the road to the KCB Bank East Africa Golf Tour 2025 is scheduled to tee off...
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7,000 Nigerian tourists visited Zanzibar in 2024 — Tanzanian envoy
The Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Selestine Kakele, has reported a steady increase in Nigerian tourists visiting Zanzibar, with 7,000 arrivals recorded in 2024 compared to 5,000 in 2023. Kakele made the disclosure on Tuesday in Lagos...
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Sporting spirit unites East Africa at Dar Leopards 2025 Rugby Tournament
DAR ES SALAAM: UNDER the sunlit skies of the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club (DGC), the cricket ground in central Dar es Salaam was transformed into a vibrant arena of sport, spirit, and community as the 2025 Dar Leopards Annual Touch Rugby Tournament...
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Smart buildings key to West Africa’s urban future – Schneider Electric
West Africa is undergoing one of the fastest urban transitions in the world, with cities like Lagos, Accra, and Abidjan expanding at unprecedented rates. According to Africapolis, a research and visualisation mapping tool, the region is expected...
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ALL Accor Double Points For Meetings & Events In Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa Through May 31, 2026
Accor offers points for ALL members who arrange meetings and events at their hotels, including social gatherings. ALL Accor members can now earn double points in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa through May 31, 2026. You can access this...
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Why most hotel restaurants in Africa struggle to make a profit — and how to fix it
Industry experts say this is not just because of tough economic conditions, but also because many hotels treat their restaurants as add-ons rather than as stand-alone businesses. In South Africa, hotels and restaurants made about $5.5 billion in...
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IFC’s new Africa vice president makes first visit to South Africa
The landscape of Africa's economic future is being meticulously reimagined, as highlighted by Ethiop Tafa, the incoming Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Tafa's recent visit to South Africa marks a pivotal...
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Woman describes abuse, dealings in Southfield hotel prostitution case
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Southfield — A 26-year-old woman testified Tuesday that the man she called her "money manager" — her alleged pimp — withheld food, broke her ribs and confiscated her cellphone so she couldn't talk to others during their months-long stay in a...
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This is how South Africa can embrace digital currency to drive travel growth
Crypto tourism: This is how South Africa can embrace digital currency to drive travel growth 16 September 2025 – As South Africa continues to accelerate its efforts to revive and grow its tourism sector, a new frontier is emerging, and that is...
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US travel ban hits international students, leaves them struggling midway
The United States’ stringent travel restrictions have thrown thousands of international students into uncertainty, as delayed visas and administrative roadblocks threaten their academic plans. Once a magnet for global talent, American universities...
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Businesses join forces to deliver top travel event
The annual event attracts top tour operators from around the UK, bringing them to the heart of Shrewsbury to kickstart holiday planning for next year and beyond. The Luxury Travel Showcase is taking place on Sunday, November 2, from 11am until...
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Wego Expands Its Presence in Pakistan, Bringing More Travel Choices to Local Travelers
Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced its expansion in Pakistan as part of its continued growth strategy across key emerging markets. With Pakistan’s...
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African Petroleum Leaders conclude strategic talks at 7th APPO NOCs meeting in Ghana
Ghana has successfully hosted the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) National Oil Companies CEOs Meeting, bringing together chief executives from nineteen African oil-producing nations for two days of strategic discussions in the...
South Africa sail to victory against Pakistan by 8 wickets in pre-World Cup encounter
South Africa sailed their way to an easy victory over Pakistan after chasing down a target of 256 to win by eight wickets in the first one-day international (ODI) of their series in Lahore on Tuesday, in the lead-up to the Women’s World Cup. The...
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7,000 Nigerian tourists visited Zanzibar Island in Tanzania last year: Envoy
The Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Selestine Kakele, has said that more Nigerians are choosing Zanzibar as a holiday destination, with tourists rising to 7,000 in 2024 from 5,000 in 2023. Mr Kakele disclosed this on the sidelines of the...
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7,000 Nigerian tourists visited Zanzibar in 2024 – Tanzania Envoy
The Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Selestine Kakele, has revealed that more Nigerians are choosing Zanzibar as a holiday destination, with the number of tourists increasing to 7,000 in 2024 from 5,000 in 2023. Kakele disclosed this on the...
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Opinion: Ghana’s Deportation Deal Exposes Fissures In West Africa
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana’s acceptance of third-country nationals deported from the United States has thrust a quiet diplomatic agreement into a searing public controversy, testing the very foundation of West...
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