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Govt won’t interfere in public varsities - Vice-President
Graphic
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June 30, 2025
The government has stated that it will not interfere with the governance and operations of public universities in order to enhance academic freedom on campuses. That, it said, would ensure the smooth functioning of governing councils and...
Paratus empowers education through digital connectivity
New Era
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Paratus has made an impact in Namibia’s education sector through its ongoing partnership with Eduvision, now in its seventh year. By providing GEO satellite infrastructure and continuous technical support, Paratus has enabled real-time,...
NICHOLAS SHUBITZ: US travel bans gift Africa to China
BusinessLIVE
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Having failed to cut government spending, reindustrialise the US with tariffs or deliver on much-touted peace proposals, the Trump administration appears to be using mass deportations and travel bans as a means of proving that it is making...
Handheld Test Improves TB Detection in HIV Patients
Technology Networks
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Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. A portable diagnostic device that uses...
Preservation of language and culture vital in traditional settings – King Mswati III
Ghana News Agency
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June 26, 2025
By Muyid Deen Suleman Kumasi, June 26, GNA – The preservation of languages and cultural heritage remains a critical priority in Africa’s traditional setup, as it embodies the identity and soul of the continent. King Mswati III, the Ngwenyama of...
Beetle-inspired tuberculosis testing device offers accurate detection for people with HIV
Medical News
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June 28, 2025
Current tuberculosis infection tests struggle to detect the disease in those with HIV. A common co-infection, HIV can hide TB from traditional tests by eliminating the immune cells relied upon to sound the alarm. While more than 90% of the 2...
Study highlights high antimicrobial resistance rates, limited data, in African countries
CIDRAP
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June 25, 2025
A study of antimicrobial susceptibility data from African countries shows high levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in critical and high-priority bacteria, with substantial variations observed across countries. The study, published yesterday...
Gender gaps in crucial sectors are narrowing in more African countries — report
Independent (Uganda)
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June 29, 2025
More African countries are making progress on gender equality. From Benin to Botswana, new data shows gains in political inclusion, economic participation, and leadership. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new report shows many African countries...
More job cuts in Lesotho loading: How will they afford Starlink?
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 30, 2025
The potential 50% tariff hike has led to buyers from the US not placing orders, resulting in factories being forced to close. Like a domino effect, garment factories in Lesotho are closing one after the other, as the Trump administration threatens...
How Africa can foster sustainable diplomacy amidst global trade tensions
IOL
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Ashraf Patel The abrupt exit of Donald Trump from the G7 Summit in Canada, without having side meetings with Global South leaders from South Africa, India et al, and this week’s NATO Summit where core nations committed to a 5% of GDP spending on...
Benjamin Okezie Kalu: A Different Breed
This Day
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June 30, 2025
By Sam Hart There is a man left scratching his head in quiet disbelief in Brussels, Belgium. For over several years, he has served as the official driver for the Nigerian Mission, assigned to visiting Nigerian dignitaries. Let’s call him John. He...
Zimbabwe Diaspora Property Showcase UK is back for 2025 edition
Three Men on a Boat
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June 29, 2025
Photo by Oleksandr P on Pexels.comBrought back by huge popular demand, together with winning the best event of the year award in the UK last year at the Zim Achievers Awards, we have indeed brought back the Zimbabwe Diaspora Property Showcase...
How Mission Hospitals Are Combating Africa’s Medical ‘Brain Drain’
The Dispatch
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June 29, 2025
Most of us are probably familiar with the term “brain drain” and how it’s affecting Africa, whose population is skewing younger and increasing rapidly. By 2050, 1 in 4 people on earth will be African, according to estimates by the United Nations....
Dagga trafficking on the rise in the Lowveld
Rising Sun Chatsworth
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Over the past six months, the Lowveld has seen a staggering number of dagga trafficking cases reported by the SAPS and local security companies. Locals, immigrants, and even police officers have been implicated, including members of the SAPS...
MANEB Seeks Extra Plans To Ensure Clean Exams:Engages SAAEA For Strategic Plan Refine
Nyasa Times
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June 29, 2025
The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) has embarked on seeking extra strategy to enhance possible ways in ending exam malpractices through collaboration with other examination boards under the Southern Africa Association for Education...
SI ranks 56th globally in cervical cancer statistics
Solomon Star
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June 28, 2025
The Solomon Islands has been ranked 56th in the world for its cervical cancer crude incidence rate. That’s according to the latest 2025 World Population Review global report on cervical cancer statistics. Based on data from 2020, the country...
Yesteryear-June 28 and 29
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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June 28, 1950 A specially made stunt plane, piloted by Dick McPherson, landed at the Duncansville Airport after McPherson had participated in an air show at Rochester, N.Y. It had built-in whistles, horns and bells that he controlled by hand and...
Mission impossible for broke SANDF
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 27, 2025
The SANDF is too underfunded to operate helicopters or protect borders, leaving citizens dangerously exposed. As a former military man, Bantu Holomisa must feel intensely frustrated in his current position as deputy minister of defence as he...
India Seeks to Enhance Bilateral Ties with Uganda
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 27, 2025
By Faridah N Kulumba Recently the government of India invited 47 journalists, media professionals and editors from 23 countries from East Africa, Southern Africa, West Asia and North Africa for a familiarization tour in India. The East and...
President conveys his hopes for new military graduates
Taipei Times
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June 26, 2025
President William Lai (賴清德) yesterday attended the joint graduation ceremony for all eight academies of the armed forces at the Republic of China (ROC) Military Academy in Kaohsiung and presented the graduates with their commissions. Lai in his...