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Kenya's competition watchdog fines Mogo Auto for unfair practices

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Kenyan President William Ruto speaks at a press conference where he announced spending cuts in government after protests against the proposed finance bill 2024/2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, 5 July 2024. Reuters/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo

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Not in my name - gender violence in the workplace

Not in my name - gender violence in the workplace

Johan Botes 10 Sep 2019

Mozambique successfully convicts, sentences 2 rhino poachers

Mozambique successfully convicts, sentences 2 rhino poachers

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Bowmans expands its borders

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NHI one step closer to universal coverage

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Captive lion breeding in South Africa: the case for a total ban

Captive lion breeding in South Africa: the case for a total ban

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Advisory panel releases final land reform report

Advisory panel releases final land reform report

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Finding South Africa's place in the emerging cannabis industry

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Agreement ensures Khoi, San earn share of Rooibos trade

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Mozambique successfully convicts, sentences 2 rhino poachers

Mozambique successfully convicts, sentences 2 rhino poachers

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Botswana High Court landmark ruling a major win for LGBT rights in Africa

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