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South Africa: Progress is being made to resolve national electricity crisis, says President

President Cyril Ramaphosa says although South Africa is facing an electricity crisis that appears unrelenting, government is making progress in resolving the challenge.The President was delivering his replies to the debate on The Presidency’s Budget Vo…

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Splash Waterworld reinvents to remain at the top

from FUTHI MBHELE in Durban KwaZulu NatalBureau DURBAN, (CAJ News) SPLASH Waterworld has for decades reinvented itself to remain relevant as the place to be for those looking for a place to relax.The Clayton family has kept the place going since the e…

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Outrage as Siavonga hotels charge to access beaches

from SNIKE MZULAH in Chiavonga, Zambia Zambia Bureau SIAVONGA, (CAJ News) SOME lodge owners in Siavonga are reportedly charging visitors to access the sand beaches, much to the anger of tourists.This came to light when University of Zambia (UNZA) Scho…

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Over 800 terrorists surrender in Nigeria

from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria Bureau ABUJA, (CAJ News) THE Nigerian Armed Forces (NAF) has reported the surrender of more than 800 terrorists over the past fortnight.This is during operations against Islamist insurgents and violent crim…

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BRICS ministers maintain stance on Russia-Ukraine conflict

from DION HENRICK in Cape Town Western CapeBureau CAPE TOWN, (CAJ News) FOREIGN Affairs ministers of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) have decried “unilateral coercive measures” amid pressure by the United States (US) to coerce Af…

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Eswatini Air flights boost tourism, trade ties with SA

from FUTHI MBHELE in Durban KwaZulu NatalBureau DURBAN, (CAJ News) THE resumption of flights by Eswatini Air to South Africa is anticipated to boost trade between the two countries.The direct flight to Durban was opened early in May, with a maximum ca…

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Tanzania declares end of Marburg virus

from ALLOYCE KIMBUNGA in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Tanzania Bureau DAR-ES-SALAAM, (CAJ News) AFTER six deaths and nine cases reported, Tanzania has declared the end of the Marburg Virus disease.The end is thanks to the national health authorities, with …