Africa
Cowries – An important item in the African world
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Cowries – An important item in the African world
For centuries, cowries have played a significant role in African societies, serving as currency, symbols of wealth, spiritual objects, and…
Chris Hani – The South African anti-apartheid icon
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Chris Hani – The South African anti-apartheid icon
Few figures in South Africa’s long struggle against apartheid embody the spirit of resistance and sacrifice as much as Chris…
Gabon forward Boupendza dies aged 28 in China
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Gabon forward Boupendza dies aged 28 in China
Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China. The…
Trump administration plans to shutter 30 US embassies and consulates in global downsizing move
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Trump administration plans to shutter 30 US embassies and consulates in global downsizing move
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is actively considering closing nearly 30 U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide in what would represent…
H.E. Tong Defa writes: Sincerity, friendship and equality: written in an era of global economic turbulence
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H.E. Tong Defa writes: Sincerity, friendship and equality: written in an era of global economic turbulence
As the world economy faces severe challenges of rising unilateralism and a trade war looms large on the prospects of…
Samuel Maharero and the herero resistance in Namibia
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Samuel Maharero and the herero resistance in Namibia
In the early 20th century, Namibia (then known as German South West Africa) became the battleground for one of Africa’s…
Tullow Oil offloads Kenyan assets to Gulf Energy in US$120m agreement
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Tullow Oil offloads Kenyan assets to Gulf Energy in US$120m agreement
Tullow Oil PLC has taken a decisive step in restructuring its portfolio, confirming the sale of its entire Kenyan operations…
Upcoming SIM card re-registration in Accra to be queue-free and convenient
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Upcoming SIM card re-registration in Accra to be queue-free and convenient
The upcoming SIM card re-registration exercise in Accra, Ghana, is set to be a smooth and hassle-free experience, thanks to…
The Kingdom of Mapungubwe – The first southern African state
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The Kingdom of Mapungubwe – The first southern African state
Deep in the heart of southern Africa, between the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers, flourished the Kingdom of Mapungubwe (c. 1075–1300…
Google’s bold AI strategy: Paying employees to stay home and do nothing?
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Google’s bold AI strategy: Paying employees to stay home and do nothing?
In a surprising turn of corporate strategy, tech giant Google is reportedly offering full-time salaries to key employees—without requiring them…