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Africa must avoid ‘resource curse’ in green minerals boom – WWF South Africa
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Africa
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Lesotho aims for 10% tariff on exports to US
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Lesotho at risk of economic collapse after aid cuts and Trump’s tariffs
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Mozambican children die after US funding cuts: Who bears responsibility?
Education
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New science hub bridges lab-skills gap for underprivileged students
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Gauteng needs 200 more schools, says education MEC Chiloane
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Calls grow to address marginalisation of boys in education system