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BY HARRIET CHIKANDIWA LOCAL churches have hailed South Africa’s intervention into the country’s political and socio-economic crisis, but urged Zimbabweans to be masters of their own destiny. This came after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday appointed a two-member mediation team to
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Zimbabwe crisis: ANC to assist 'sister party' ZANU–PF - Lindiwe Zulu
With growing unrest in Zimbabwe, Zulu has said that the ANC is doing all it can to assist with the 'political crisis' in the country.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Armchair pilgrimages are meditations during the pandemic
This time of pandemic has had its challenges for those who find spiritual insight and inspiration traveling, myself included. I have been isolated from experiencing wider worlds due to the stay-at-hom...
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Africa: Nuclear Developments in Africa During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Analysis - Africa’s response to COVID-19 has been boosted by nuclear-derived technology innovations and their peaceful application in the health and food sector. This clearly underscores value of nuclear energy to meeting the continent’s developmental needs.
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Source: allAfrica.com
South Africa tour to West Indies on hold indefinitely - Stabroek News

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Africa: Continent Nears 1 Million Covid-19 Cases, With 21,100 Dead
[allAfrica] As of August 5, the confirmed Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 978,527.
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10 African countries account for 80% of continent's Covid-19 testing - Africa CDC | News24
Ten countries account for 80% of the new coronavirus testing taking place across Africa, a regional body has said, indicating that little testing is taking place in many countries around the vast continent.
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NPA receives nearly R10m from German government to fight corruption
The German government pledged R9.5 million towards the NPA’s mission to achieve public credibility, independence, professionalism and accountability.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
SA-based Zim promoter dies
BY MOSES MUGUGUNYEKI SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean music promoter and businessman Rodger Muzawazi (pictured) has died. Muzawazi, who had turned his Ekurhuleni Boksburg Hotel into the preferred rendezvous for Zimbabwean music, died in the early hours of yesterday. A close friend and arts promoter
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Level 2 lockdown: Eight things that are 'highly unlikely' to change this week
As fun as it is thinking about possible lockdown changes this week, there are still some things that will remain out of reach - even if we go to Level 2.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
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South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday 4 August
Government may have dug its own grave when filing court papers to 'support' the ban on tobacco which is due to be heard before the Western Cape High Court.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
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Da Vinci channel will continue to be available on DStv
The Da Vinci channel will stay on as a permanent fixture on the DSTv platform. Here's what to watch:
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Banyana coach Desiree Ellis confident of securing AWCON 2022 title
Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says she is confident that her side can bring the AWCON title to South Africa in 2022.
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Triple tap to put female rap on the map in Women’s Month
It's Women’s Month and time to give a shout-out to these three female rappers who are pushing hip-hop boundaries in South Africa.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Lifting the alcohol ban: The proposed rules for buying booze 'at Level 2'
Eased lockdown restrictions are just around the corner for South Africa - but lifting the alcohol ban for Level 2 comes with caveats.
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Mozambique: Covid-19 Jumps, But The Real Emergency Is Malaria and HIV
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Mozambique's Covid-19 new case rate has tripled in less than three weeks. The case rate has jumped from 26 per day on 26 July to 79 on 15 August (7 day moving average). Total cases are now 2800 and growth is exponential; deaths are still only 19.
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Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent Approach 25,000
[allAfrica] As of August 13, the confirmed Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 1,074,475.
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Blanket Mine reports 39% increase gross revenue
BY MTHANDAZO NYONI GWANDA-BASED mining concern Blanket Mine has reported a 39% increase in gross revenue in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period last year after producing 13 499 ounces of gold. In the first half, 27 732 ounces were produced compared to 24 660 ounces which
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Women's Month: Students speak out about what feminism means to them
Ahead of National Women’s Day in South Africa on Monday 9 August, we asked university students for their perspectives on feminism.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Lockdown Level 2: To socialise or not? Join the discussion | News24
On Tuesday, South Africa will officially move to Level 2 of the national lockdown. Along with it, regulations will be relaxed to again allow the sale of alcohol and tobacco, as well as interprovincial travel and social gatherings.
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COVID-19 latest: Cases in South Africa now at 559 858
As of Sunday 9 August, South Africa has 559 858 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
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(Partner Content) Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants have provided a breakdown of the TB test requirements for South Africans.
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Gauteng Health Department responds to reports of nurses not being paid
Acting MEC for Health in Gauteng Jacob Mamabolo has assured COVID-19 contract nurses that they will be paid their outstanding salaries.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
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COVID-19 latest: SA records 3 740 new cases and 213 deaths
South Africa's caseload now stands at 563 598 confirmed cases, along with 10 621 deaths and 417 200 recoveries.
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Africa: Flaws in the Collection of African Population Statistics Block Covid-19 Insights
[The Conversation Africa] Hundreds of thousands of cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in African Union member countries. In order to mitigate the spread of the virus, and the burden it poses for health in Africa and globally, countries need to deliver evidence-driven interventions.
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Level 2 on hold? Zweli Mkhize says lockdown decision 'not made yet'
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has stepped forward to manage expectations ahead of this weekend's lockdown changes - and Level 2 hangs in the balance.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Alcohol ban breakthrough? Govt 'in talks' to allow booze sales again
As Cabinet consider ways to safely ease lockdown restrictions, the alcohol ban may be lifted sooner rather than later - but there will be caveats.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Women’s Month: Three must-read books by Pumla Dineo Gqola
Dig into the work of a South African feminist author for Women's Month with these three titles by Professor Pumla Dineo Gqola.
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Black Woman News Anchor Makes History As First Person To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine In Phase 3 Trial
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