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Lynn Lugo Dares to Be Herself
The more you learn about Lynn Lugo, the more compelling her story becomes. She’s a proud Puerto Rican who speaks Spanish, German, and Russian. She’s a US Army veteran and a Berkeley Law graduate. And she’s a single mother who has taken her son to...

Global Drought Hotspots Report Reveals Severe Impact and Economic Losses from 2023 to 2025
In a stark reminder of the escalating environmental crises triggered by climate change, a comprehensive UN-backed report released today reveals that the world is currently experiencing some of the most severe and devastating droughts ever...

Senegal joins growing list of countries that have eliminated trachoma
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Senegal as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Senegal becomes the ninth country in WHO’s African Region to have achieved this feat. “I commend Senegal for freeing its population...
Why Competition policy, law matters to Ghana’s 24-Hour+ policy
“Competition policy is not a luxury or a regulatory nicety. It is an essential underpinning of the market economy. Developing countries need it as much as or even more than rich countries, because the risks of market abuses, cronyism and...

Desert Bush Walk Battles On
Organisers of this year’s Desert Bush Walk – that beloved charitable hiking event – say the 9th edition will go on in Jwaneng inspite of financial odds, proving that resilience, unity, and community upliftment are still at its heart GOSEGO MOTSUMI...

Sefalana Launches Bake and Grill
Sefalana Setlhoa, a pillar in Botswana’s retail landscape, has boldly stepped into the fast-casual dining scene with the launch of its new Bake & Grill service under the vibrant banner of “The Big One.” This move marks a significant expansion for...
Vision 2025 quells global shocks
DODOMA: AS Tanzania prepares to usher in a new era with President Samia Suluhu Hassan set to launch the Tanzania Development Vision 2050 tomorrow, the outgoing Vision 2025 has been widely credited for helping the country’s economy remain resilient...

High Jewelry Highlights from Haute Couture
From nature-inspired brooches at Boucheron to celestial pendants at Dior, couture week in Paris was a glittery affair. In a city with romance entrenched in its bones, unique gems brought fairytales and love stories to life. Below, we've rounded up...

Competition Law as a Catalyst for Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy an...
“Competition policy is not a luxury or a regulatory nicety. It is an essential underpinning of the market economy. Developing countries need it as much as, or even more than, rich countries, because the risks of market abuses, cronyism, and...

Zimbabwe investigates contamination of Limpopo river water
The Civil Protection Committee in Beitbridge is conducting thorough investigations following reports of water contamination in the Limpopo River caused by an unknown substance. In a public statement, Mrs. Sikhangezile Mafu, Chairperson of the...

Health Equity Matters add their voice to calls for global HIV funding
The national federation for Australia’s leading HIV and LGBTIQA+ organisations has warned that global progress towards ending HIV transmission is at risk of being undone, following new UN estimates showing millions of deaths and new infections...

Curated Experiences for the Sophisticated Explorer
For those who crave more than typical travel itineraries, the world offers a wealth of curated adventures designed not just to impress, but to inspire. The sophisticated explorer seeks the exceptional and the kind of experiences that blend...

Regime change foundation closes down
The Brenthurst Foundation, a Johannesburg-based think tank established and funded by the Oppenheimer family, known for funding regime change players has seemingly closed down. This is after two decades of helping to formulate policy to drive...

CIPA Commences 89 Creative Industry Projects
A new chapter for Botswana’s creative industries began recently when the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) unleashed over P66 million in funding for 89 transformative projects ranging from film and television to music, animation...

Minerva commit to Zim Open Chess tourney
Branded the Minerva Zimbabwe Open, the tournament is set to take place from August 20 to 24 at Joina City in Harare. THE Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF) has announced the continuation of its partnership with Minerva Risk Advisors, who will sponsor...

MCP urges vigilance ahead of Independence Day celebrations
As Malawi prepares to mark 61 years of independence on Sunday, July 6, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has called for heightened safety and vigilance during national celebrations scheduled to take place at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe....

WAFCON 2024: Zambia Not A Tough Team –Super Falcons Defender, Demehin
Bro, the Super Falcons, for all their institutional challenges, still command massive respect on this continent. Let’s be fair: even when chaos reigns at the top, these ladies still show up with pride, grit, and undeniable quality. They remain the...

Winter watermelon gamble pays off
The trio of brothers behind Janlouis Boerdery remains dapper despite their recent battering by the weather: intense frost last July wiped out entire fields of vegetables. Then they had their entire annual rainfall, twice over, during January and...

‘Tax the super-rich’
Oxfam report warns of danger ahead as gap widens between rich and poor COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | In 1990, just one in 10 people living in extreme poverty around the world lived in Africa. In 2024, it was seven in ten. Since 2020, the number of...

Opinion: Why evangelicals turned their back on PEPFAR
Florence Makumene, 53, holds her HIV medication and a hospital records book at her home in Harare, Zimbabwe, Feb. 7, 2025. (Aaron Ufumeli/AP) In 2006, Ambassador Mark Dybul, then the United States global AIDS coordinator, visited an orphanage run...