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Govt commits to child-friendly health care for all
. . . as nations commemorate World Patient Safety Day Moroke Sekoboto THE government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality, accessible, and equitable primary health care for all, including children. In partnership with UNICEF and the...
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Declaration For Protection Of Humanitarian Personnel
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 1. We commit, at the highest political level, to take action and uphold the principles outlined in this Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel before, during and after conflict. We reaffirm...
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How globalisation is impacting opportunities in Africa and beyond
Chris Harmse|Published 7 hours ago 6min Globalisation can be defined as, ”The growing interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and populations, brought about by cross-border trade in goods and services, technology, and flows of...
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Is Nigeria vs South Africa on TV? Kick-off, channel and how to watch World Cup qualifier
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
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Travel As Activism: 6 Stories Of Black Women Who Refused To ‘stay Put’ In A
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For black people living in South Africa during apartheid, simply moving around the country was a fraught activity, let alone crossing its borders. This was especially the case for black women, who were “rock bottom of the racial pile”, as South...
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“OPEN LETTER TO THE DG, DSS: IF SOWORE IS A CYBER-TERRORIST, WHY NOT ASK FINLAND TO PROSECUTE HIM AS THEY DID SIMON EKPA OR JUST TELL NCC, NBC AND NITDA TO DELETE HIS SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS, AS THEY AGAINST 13.6 MILLION NIGERIANS (NO NEED TO WRITE TO…
By Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja. Dear Director-General, Department of State Security Services (DSS), Ever since I relocated to the Kingdom of Lesotho, in October 2024, I have made a conscious decision not to subscribe to DStv or any cable TV. I just buy...
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Choking Ha Tšosane residents flee homes as dumpsite burns
…Govt, city council accused of indifference …MPs demand answers in Parliament Mathatisi Sebusi THE stench of rotting garbage near Reitumetsi Kobo’s home pervades the Ha Tšosane neighbourhood, yet daily life carries on. Children head to school,...
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WIPO Global Innovation Index 2025: Switzerland, Sweden, US, the Republic of Korea and Singapore Top Ranking; China Enters Top 10; Innovation Investment Growth Slows
Geneva, September 16, 2025 PR/2025/940 Switzerland, Sweden, the United States of America (US), the Republic of Korea and Singapore top the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 ranking, followed by the...
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Travel as activism: 6 stories of Black women who refused to ...
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For black people living in South Africa during apartheid, simply moving around the country was a fraught activity, let alone crossing its borders. This was especially the case for black women, who were “rock bottom of the racial pile”, as South...
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BYU’s Founding Mothers played large role in university’s emergence — and women still do, leader says
This article was first published in the ChurchBeat newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Wednesday night. Women played a large part in BYU becoming a school unlike any other, the university’s first lady said at this...
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Moroke: Called to serve and make a difference
“I want politics that delivers jobs, justice and dignity” Mohloai Mpesi IN a world where politics is often wielded as a tool for survival and personal gain, Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) lawmaker for Matala Constituency, Tšeliso Moroke, has...
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Villa Yustina Plans Major Vineyard Renewal in 2026
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BTA will present dozens of Bulgarian wineries in the New BG WINE Leads the Way series ahead of the 9th UN Global Conference on Wine Tourism, which will be hosted in Plovdiv. The forum is organized by the Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the...
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Shifting trade policies accelerate Africa’s adoption of Stablecoins
Chris Maurice|Published 4 hours ago 2min Global trade discussions often remain at a high level, focusing on geopolitics and national strategy. But across Africa and emerging markets, the real-world impact is felt in the liquidity of local markets....
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Travel as activism: 6 stories of Black women who refused to ‘stay put’ in apartheid South Africa
For black people living in South Africa during apartheid, simply moving around the country was a fraught activity, let alone crossing its borders. This was especially the case for black women, who were “rock bottom of the racial pile”, as South...
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Théotime Massot's 20,000 km cycling adventure from Paris to Cape Town raises funds for cystic fibrosis
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24-year-old French cyclist Théotime Massot has pedalled over 20,000 kilometres across Africa, cycling from Paris to the Cape of Good Hope in just under a year...335 days to be exact, arriving in his Faf de Klerk underpants. He started by cycling...
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Amaryllis Lily (Amaryllis belladonna)
Also known as: Amaryllis Lily, August Lily, Belladonna Lily, Jersey Lily, March Lily, Naked Lady, and Resurrection Lily Family: Amaryllidaceae Origin: The Western Cape region of South Africa Nifty Nugget of Knowledge: The genus Amaryllis comes...
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YOUTH POWER HUB IGNITES CHANGE
by LENASeptember 17, 2025September 17, 2025013 Share0 Qacha’s Nek, Sept. 16 — Tuesday marked the second day of a four-day cascade training on good governance for 26 youth representatives at FTC Hall, Qacha’s Nek. The training running from Monday...
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WIPO ranks Nigeria first in unicorn valuation,105th in innovation efficiency
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has ranked Nigeria in the 105th spot of the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025. In the GII report published on Tuesday, WIPO also ranked Nigeria as the global leader in unicorn valuation. WIPO is...
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NFF blaming players while the house burns
Following Nigeria’s devastating 1-1 draw with South Africa, a result that all but extinguished the country’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has, once again, executed a masterclass in deflection and buck-passing....
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Global Safety Ratings Reach Record High
73% of adults feel safe walking alone at night; wide gender and regional gaps remain WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a year marked by unprecedented global conflict, more people reported feeling safe than ever before. Gallup’s 2025...
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