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What executives need to know about leading South Africa into the Age of AI
The Media Online
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July 4, 2025
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept waiting on the horizon. It’s here. And it’s moving fast. For South Africa, a country grappling with significant structural challenges but rich in ingenuity and potential, AI presents both a...
South African marine worm contains a potent cancer-fighting compound
Mail & Guardian
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July 1, 2025
Cephalostatin-1 is showing “exceptional promise in the fight against cancer”, including leukemia, by inhibiting cancer cell growth, the department of forestry, fisheries and the environment, has announced. A cancer-fighting compound extracted from...
What is over rate penalty in Test matches?
Sporting News
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July 16, 2025
Maintaining the minimum over rate in Test matches is essential for teams competing in the World Test Championship (WTC). With time such an important factor in Test matches, the minimum number of overs to be bowled in a game is very important,...
Remembering David Mabuza: The Cat who united South African politics
IOL
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Bongani Hans|Published 26 minutes ago 4min The late former deputy president, David “The Cat” Mabuza, was strict when it came to instilling unity among his ANC comrades, but would also throw jokes to ease tensions, said ANC’s National Executive...
South Africa’s recent interest rate cuts lead to a bigger-than-expected increase in borrowing by people and businesses
IOL
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In May 2025, South Africa witnessed a notable increase in credit demand, growing by 5.0%, a figure that not only surpassed April's 4.6% but also exceeded market expectations, which were set at 3.0%. This uptick has been attributed to the three...
The fight for fair treatment: Unionisation and regulations in South Africa's film and television industry
IOL
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Calls for improved regulations in the film and television (TV) sector have once again emerged amid allegations of abuse, exploitation, and a lack of formal union. It comes after filmmakers and TV producers have shared their frustrations regarding...
Former South African deputy president David Mabuza dies at 64
Africanews
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July 4, 2025
David Mabuza, a former deputy president of South Africa from the African National Congress party, died Thursday at age 64, the party said. Mabuza served one term as the deputy president of the country from 2018 to 2023 and as the deputy president...
Fears of 30% tariffs loom as US-South Africa trade negotiations remain unresolved
IOL
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As July 9 approaches, economists and industry experts have expressed serious concern about the potential consequences of the expiry of US President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on tariff increases affecting South Africa and other countries....
Issues of trust, and a matter of time as South Africa begin vaccination of poultry
IOL
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Thabile Nkunjana|Published 53 minutes ago 4min By Thabile Nkunjana On July 1st, 2025, the Department of Agriculture declared that the government would be starting its first-ever poultry industry vaccination program against highly pathogenic avian...
Raise Sugary Drink Tax From N10 To N130 Per Litre To Fight Health Crisis, CAPPA Tells Nigerian Government
Sahara Reporters
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The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has advocated for an increase in the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) tax to ₦130 per litre in Nigeria. Akinbode Oluwafemi, Executive Director of CAPPA, the current tax of ₦10 per...
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How India-Ghana ties can guide Delhi’s Africa strategy
Firstpost
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July 4, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana, en route to the Brics summit, stands out as a strategic use of an intercontinental journey. On the return leg, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to visit Namibia. With these visits, the PM will...
UNAIDS: Funding Gap Threatens 6M HIV Cases, 4M Deaths
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) As global funding shortfalls worsen, up to six million people may contract HIV and four million could die from AIDS-related causes between 2025 and 2029, the UNAIDS warned on Thursday. In its newly released 2025 Global AIDS Update, the...
Trump threatens 200pc tariffs on medicine
Yahoo Finance
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July 8, 2025
It comes as Mr Trump ruled out extending his August 1 deadline for his broader “liberation day” tariffs, saying there will be “no extensions”. On Monday night, he had said that his deadline to agree trade deals was “not 100pc firm”. Mr Trump had...
Donald Trump doubles down on 10 % tariff for BRICS; threatens 200 % tariff on pharma
The Sentinel - Assam News
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NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump doubled down on his threat to charge BRICS members an additional 10 per cent tariff and alleged that the group was "set up to degenerate our dollar". Speaking to reporters as he presided over a Cabinet meeting...
From Accra With Dignity: India’s African Embrace Begins in Ghana
Goa Chronicle
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July 4, 2025
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Accra, Ghana, on a humid July morning in 2025, it wasn’t just the ceremonial red carpet that welcomed him, it was history calling. For decades, India had nurtured warm relations with Africa, but they...
Kenville residents face health crisis from illegal dumpsite fire
IOL
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Teams from the eThekwini Municipality are working jointly to mitigate the impact of smoke currently emitted from an illegal dumpsite in Kenville, on Thursday. This comes after a fire that broke out in mid-June 2025, which has resulted in ongoing...
South Africa launches vaccination drive to combat foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Africanews
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June 24, 2025
South Africa has launched a nationwide livestock vaccination program to curb a growing outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, which has hit one of the country’s largest beef producers and disrupted the meat industry. Agriculture Minister John...
Cape Town libraries offer fine-free returns for kids this holiday
Cape Town ETC
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June 30, 2025
As the winter chill settles in and schools shut for the holidays, Cape Town is giving young readers the perfect excuse to rediscover their love for books without worrying about overdue fines. The City of Cape Town is bringing back its popular...
South Africa's markets gain momentum as rand strengthens and trade surges
IOL
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South Africa’s financial markets began the week on a cheerfully optimistic note, buoyed by a weakening US dollar and a fresh wave of stability within the Government of National Unity (GNU). In early Monday trading, the rand strengthened by 0.5%,...
David Mabuza, a former South African deputy president, has died at age 64
Nehanda Radio
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July 3, 2025
JOHANNESBURG – Former South Africa Deputy President David Mabuza has died aged 64, the public broadcaster the SABC confirmed on Thursday. Mabuza, who served as deputy president from 2018 to 2023, died in a Johannesburg hospital. He is credited...