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Michelle Tau, crowned Miss Lesotho, makes history as Lesotho’s first Olympic taekwondo qualifier in 20 years. The -49 kg category athlete secured her spot for Paris 2024 at the African Qualifying tournament in Dakar. Known for her soft and shy demeanor off the mat, Tau transforms into “beast mode” in the ring. Tau aspires to become the first Mosotho athlete to reach the Olympic podium. Inspired by her parents, both former national team members, Tau overcame training challenges by moving to Spain in 2023. Her journey from Lesotho’s capital, Maseru, to the Olympic stage symbolizes her belief that “everything is possible.” She is set to be one of four Basotho taekwondo athletes and the third woman from Lesotho to qualify for the Olympics, following Likeleli Alinah Thamae and Lineo Mochesane.

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Zambia’s mining sector has surged to 3rd place in global investment attractiveness in 2024, up from 12th in 2023, according to a recent Fraser Institute report. This leap is due to a robust mining policy environment, attracting $10 billion in new investments over the past three years.

To foster investment and sustainable growth, the Zambia Chamber of Mines is partnering with the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 summit. CEO Sokwani William Chilembo and other representatives will highlight Zambia’s critical mineral sector to potential investors. The CMA 2024 summit, taking place November 6-7, aims to make Africa the top investment destination for critical minerals. Running alongside the African Energy Week conference (November 4-8) in Cape Town, it provides access to key figures in energy, mining, and finance. As the world’s seventh-largest and Africa’s second-largest copper producer, Zambia is crucial in supplying copper for renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles. The country plans to triple its annual copper production to 3 million tons by 2031 through global partnerships.

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Nelson Mandela’s enduring legacy is encapsulated in his words, “It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” This sentiment drives Nelson Mandela Day, encouraging 67 minutes of community service to honour his 67 years of public service. The 2024 theme, “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequality,” echoes Mandela’s lifelong commitment to social justice. As South Africa’s first Black President after 27 years of imprisonment, Mandela worked to dismantle apartheid and foster racial reconciliation. His Truth and Reconciliation Commission was pivotal in healing national wounds, allowing victims to share their stories and perpetrators to seek amnesty through full disclosure, laying the groundwork for a more united and equitable South Africa.