Author: Constance van Niekerk

From frustrated honeymooners to the most successful online accommodation bookings platform in South Africa – the story of NightsBridge

Written by on 3 November 2024

When Theresa & Neil Emerick were looking to book last-minute accommodation for their honeymoon in South Africa, they were frustrated waiting for responsesby email and via phone. Having just returned from a trip to the USA a few weeks prior, they knew that there was a more efficient and quicker way for the South African […]

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Duma Boko, Botswana rights lawyer elected president

Written by on 2 November 2024

GABORONE – Botswana’s president-elect Duma Boko is a human rights lawyer who spent three decades in opposition fighting to dislodge the party in power for nearly 60 years before clinching his surprise landslide victory. The 54-year-old Harvard graduate inspired voters in the arid southern African country to turn out in large numbers for Wednesday’s elections […]

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Mauritius lifts social media ban following outcry from civil rights groups

Written by on 2 November 2024

Mauritius has lifted the social media restrictions it imposed earlier this week, just 24 hours after implementing the ban, citing “cyber-terrorism risks.” The island nation’s decision to cut off social media access initially stirred widespread opposition from civil society groups, businesses, and individuals who argued it would “stifle democratic processes” and harm the economy. READ […]

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Netizens thank K.O for paying tribute to AKA in ‘King Size’ music video

Written by on 1 November 2024

Late rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes is featured in K.O’s new song, “King Size”. Picture: Instagram.South African hip hop star K.O’s official music video for his new song, “King Size” has stirred up emotions in fans as it features visuals of late rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes. The music video, which dropped on Thursday, October 31, has already […]

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Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi concedes election defeat, says he will ‘step aside’

Written by on 1 November 2024

Botswana’s president conceded defeat on Friday after his party which has governed the diamond-rich African country for nearly six decades suffered a resounding defeat in general elections. “I wish to congratulate the opposition on their victory and concede the election,” President Mokgweetsi Masisi told reporters at a press conference. READ THE ARTICLE ON IOL  

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