Tag: News
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South Africa: “Witness F” to Testify in Corruption Probe
In a major development for the Madlanga Commission, a key witness known as “Witness F” has abandoned his court bid to block his appearance. He is now set to testify next Monday regarding high-level cartel activity and mysterious cash-filled bags seen on CCTV.
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Ethiopia Demands Eritrea “Immediately Withdraw” Troops Amid Rising Border Tensions
Ethiopia has issued a stern diplomatic demand for neighbouring Eritrea to “immediately withdraw” its troops from Ethiopian territory, accusing Asmara of supporting local rebel fighters and raising fears of a return to widespread conflict in the Horn of Africa.
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Mnangagwa’s rule expected to be extended until 2030 as Zimbabwe cabinet approves plan
Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved draft constitutional amendments that could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until at least 2030, intensifying a bitter national debate over democracy and governance. The plan, endorsed at a meeting on Tuesday, proposes changing the Constitution to extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five years to seven years and…
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World Bank Approves $245 Million to Help 2.3 Million in Himachal Pradesh Build Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
The World Bank has approved new financing to help 2.3 million people in Himachal Pradesh, India, build infrastructure resilient to extreme weather. The project focuses on “community-owned” solutions to survive the increasingly volatile climate in the Himalayas.
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Portugal Interior Minister Resigns After Floods
Following intense public criticism over the government’s handling of recent catastrophic floods, Portugal’s Interior Minister has officially stepped down. The floods have caused widespread damage and raised questions about urban climate resilience.
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Bangladesh Holds Tense Post-Uprising Elections
Security has been tightened across Bangladesh as the country holds its first national elections since the 2024 uprising. Islamists are reportedly gaining ground in a high-stakes vote that will determine the country’s democratic trajectory.
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Big Tech Explores Loopholes Plans to Sidestep Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
Giant tech firms are reportedly exploring legal and structural loopholes to bypass the Trump administration’s new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. While smaller companies are struggling, “Big Tech” is looking at offshore options to retain global talent.
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BASF Moves Global Hub to India
Chemical giant BASF announced a major restructuring of its Global Business Services, moving its Finance and HR hubs to India. The move aims to secure “long-term cost competitiveness” but has raised concerns about job losses in Europe.
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Toyota Expands EV Lineup with New 3-Row Highlander
In a major shift for the automotive industry, Toyota announced the North American premiere of its first three-row Highlander Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). The move is part of the company’s “multi-pathway” strategy to reach carbon neutrality while competing with Tesla and Ford.
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UNICEF: 200 Million Children Need Aid in 2026
UNICEF warned today that over 200 million children in 130 countries will require humanitarian assistance this year. The agency cited a “perfect storm” of climate-driven disasters, protracted conflicts, and economic instability as the primary drivers of this historic crisis.
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