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Botswana’s subtle revolution: Orchestrating economic liberation through mineral wealth (Pt 4)

Advocating change: Mathumo says partnerships are key for Africa's growth
Advocating change: Mathumo says partnerships are key for Africa's growth

Africa stands at a crossroads, grappling not only with the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic but also with the reverberations of conflicts unfolding far beyond its borders. The recent escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine serves as yet another reminder of the interconnectedness of our world and the vulnerability of African economies to external shocks.

Credit to the African Union, they have been steadfast in their efforts to strengthen the resilience of African economies and promote self-reliance among its member states. Recognizing the limitations imposed by dwindling resources and external dependencies, the Union has championed a vision of development that is grounded in Africa's own strengths and resources.

African nations find themselves grappling with constrained fiscal space, making it increasingly difficult to meet the needs of their populations and fulfill their financial obligations to the Union. In such trying times, the call for Africa to chart its own course, to harness its own resources for development, becomes not just a matter of choice but a matter of necessity.


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Establish motive for soldier’s murder

The commissioned officer was recently found lying in a pool of blood lifeless at his home in Molepolole. Therefore, his demise shouldn’t be treated as another statistic, either. As detectives look to solve the murder case, they should dig deeper for answers and leave no stone unturned in establishing the motive for this killing which seems like action movie execution style. There seem to be more to this case than simply meets the eye especially...

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