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Chilekwa Mumba Sued Vedanta Resources and Won

Today we are talking about Chilekwa Mumba, a Zambian Environmentalist who fought UK based Vedanta Resources and won. Vedanta Resources owned Konkola Copper Mines in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Before we get started on why our former colonial powers still operate…

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Zimbabwe @43 Owns the Land and is the Bread Basket of Africa Again

Zimbabwe after 43 years of independence has achieved what the freedom fighters fought for. Thousands of young men and women fought in the bitter almost 20 years battle against the occupying force known as the Rhodesians. The Rhodesians came from England and…

All Africa Southern Africa by Ana Mosioa-Tunya January 19, 2023

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Tapi Tapi: Authentic African Flavored Ice Cream

“This flavor is for my grandmother,” says Tapiwa Guzha, pointing to a rooibos and fennel granita on the menu at his ice cream store in Cape Town, South Africa. “She grew fennel in her garden.” Guzha is a microbiologist turned ice-cream maker…

All Africa Land Issues Southern Africa by John Akina July 20, 2022

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How the First Diamond Mines were Stolen in South Africa

The first documented case of diamond discovery in South Africa was near Hopetown in the Cape Colony in 1867. A little while later, there were claims of diamonds discovered at Tati, then at Hartley Hills and other areas occupied by the Shona…

All Africa Southern Africa by John Akina May 5, 2022

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Can a Privately-Owned South Africa Reserve Bank Serve the needs of South Africans?

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is one of only nine central banks around the world with private shareholders. The South African Reserve Bank was established in 1921 as a result of unusual financial and monetary conditions stemming from World War I.…

All Africa Southern Africa by Editor November 22, 2021

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South Africa at It Again, Now Introducing Gender Neutral ID

Instead of addressing the essential issues in South Africa, such as land reform, poverty and educational opportunities, the government of Cyril Ramaphosa has resorted to playing games. The Department of Home Affairs, is now considering offering citizens the option to select a…

All Africa America Business Central Africa East Africa North Africa Southern Africa West Africa by Editor August 9, 2021

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Black Billionaires of 2021

Forbes recently published their list of billionaires for 2021 and the black billionaire list is growing. This year, Kanye West, Rihanna and Tyler Perry are now part of the billionaire club. A few Billionaires who were on previous lists fell off because…

All Africa Central Africa East Africa Southern Africa Sports by Editor July 26, 2021

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Black Women Shut Out of the Olympics

When the competition gets real, white supremacists changes the rules. Caster Semenya of South Africa, Christine Mboma of Namibia, Francine Niyonsaba of Burundi, and Margaret Wambui of Kenya were all barred from participating in their signature races at the Olympic games in…

African Innovation All Africa Southern Africa by John Akina July 14, 2021

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Mureza Auto Is Rolling Out 1st 100 Vehicles

Mureza Auto, a black owned car manufacturing company in Africa, is preparing to roll out its first 100 vehicles to the market next week. The company is based in South Africa and plans to manufacture in Botswana and Zimbabwe as well. …

All Africa Gamechangers Politics Southern Africa by John Akina June 17, 2021

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Kenneth Kaunda: Zambia’s President & Freedom Fighter Dead at 97

Former Zambian President and Freedom Fighter Kenneth Kaunda has died at the age of 97. Kaunda was being treated at a military hospital in the capital, Lusaka at the time of his death. Kenneth David Kaunda, born April 28, 1924 in Lubwa, near Chinsali, Northern Rhodesia…