South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem:

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South Africa under more scrutiny over Russian ship as ruling ANC says it would 'welcome' Putin

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What’s Next For Spain After PM Pedro Sanchez Threatened to Quit?

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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe

A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.

Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.

The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.

The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.

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The young South Africans rethinking Nelson Mandela’s legacy: Some of those born after the end of apartheid are taking inspiration from the radical politics of ...

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Quick Glance: Young South Africans Reconsidering Nelson Mandela's Heritage

Kenneth Khoza is canvassing near Vilakazi Street for the uMkhonto we Sizwe party, named after the former armed wing of the African National Congress.

Some young South Africans are questioning Mandela's legacy due to the deep disillusionment in the country marked by unemployment, crime, and racial inequality.

There is a growing critique of the ruling ANC party, as some believe Mandela and the leadership of the liberation era should have taken more radical measures to correct the injustices of the apartheid era.

While the ANC is expected to emerge as the largest party in the elections, polls suggest increasing dissatisfaction with its performance, potentially ushering in a new era of coalition politics.

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Ramaphosa tells ANC it needs 14 million votes to win elections outright, as party marshalls ministers to tout successes

mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-21-ramaphosa-tells-anc-it-needs-14-million-votes-to-win-elections-outright-as-party-marshalls-ministers-to-tout-successes/

Quick Glance: Ramaphosa Urges ANC to Secure 14 Million Votes for Clear Victory

The ANC has mobilized all its ministers to 'aggressively communicate its success stories' in the critical campaigning weeks ahead of the May 29th national elections.

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated in a leaked recording of the national executive committee meeting last week that the party would need 14 million votes for a clear victory, compared to the previous 10 million.

ANC head of elections Mdumiseni Ntuli delivered a report on the party's campaign battle plan to remain in government, emphasizing the need to strengthen the base and win back disgruntled voters.

Ramaphosa expressed concern during the meeting that some NEC members had not met their commitments towards campaigning for an outright majority and emphasized consequences for those who fail to meet campaign work targets.

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Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.

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South Africa election: ANC loses battle for Zuma's MK party name and logo: The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC ...

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Quick Glance: Court Rejects Delayed ANC Bid to Block Use of MK Trademark by Zuma's MK Party

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has dismissed the ANC’s bid to prohibit Jacob Zuma’s MK party from using the names and symbols of its disbanded anti-apartheid military wing.

The judgment handed down allows the recently-established MK party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, to use the 'uMkhonto we Sizwe' name and symbols.

The judgment highlighted that the ANC only considered the consequences of the name and symbols' use after Zuma publicly declared his support for the MK party.

The court deemed the ANC's delayed application as 'self-created' due to the responsibility falling on party secretary general Fikile Mbalula to ensure timely action.

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Apr 23

UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending

apnews.com/article/poland-uk-nato-ukraine-sunak-military-aid-be9fa8b106eda83c2da140e0f2774fcb

Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.

Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.

The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.

The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

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South Africa Election: Voters Judge ANC's Successes Abroad, Failures at Home

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West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/23/west-is-best-how-we-stack-up-against-australia/

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ANC assured of a clear majority, Ramaphosa says: The president told supporters in Kwa-Zulu Natal that Jacob Zuma’s MK party posed no threat to the ANC in next ...

mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-20-anc-assured-of-a-clear-majority-ramaphosa-says/

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Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires

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Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa

Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.

As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.

Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.

The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.

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Wenzeni uZuma? He stole and rendered country useless, says Bheki Mtolo: KwaZulu-Natal ANC secretary Bheki Mtolo is in the spotlight this week after describing ...

timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-24-wenzeni-uzuma-he-stole-and-rendered-country-useless-says-bheki-mtolo/

Quick Glance: Wenzeni uZuma? Bheki Mtolo criticizes corruption

ANC KwaZulu-Natal secretary Bheki Mtolo criticizes Jacob Zuma's tenure as destructive through corruption with the Gupta brothers.

Mtolo emphasized the difference between Zuma's actions and previous presidents who did not associate with theft when dealing with the Guptas.

Mtolo noted the decline in ANC votes since Zuma's presidency and blamed him for the loss of support.

Criticism of Zuma led to unrest among MK Party supporters questioning what Zuma had done wrong, while Mtolo continued speaking undeterred.

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UAE weather: Light to moderate rains expected from Monday to Friday: The National Centre of Meteorology said it's closely monitoring the weather situation

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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...

Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members

German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.

Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.

Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.

Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.

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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...

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Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...

ft.com/content/17b0059b-14b5-42fa-a84f-7de7a05ac08a

Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China

Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.

Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.

Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.

Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.

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Mbeki says vote ANC, but ask what went wrong in last few years: Former president Thabo Mbeki was drumming up support for the ANC at Soweto's Jabulani Mall

timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/politics/2024-04-25-mbeki-says-vote-anc-but-ask-what-went-wrong-in-last-few-years/

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Apr 23

All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics: Why bigger isn’t always better in geopolitics.

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China’s Alternative Order: And What America Should Learn From It: And what America should learn from it.

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POLL | Should Jacob Zuma and Fikile Mbalula have tea to resolve their personal squabbles?

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South Africa election: Jacob Zuma and MK lead 3-0 in court battles: How the country's former president is thwarting attempts to bar him from contesting the polls ...

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Next Africa: Rwandan Meddling Fuels Decades-Old Congo Conflict: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where ...

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Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country

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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court

Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.

The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.

Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.

The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.

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TotalEnergies Eyes South Africa Fuel Trade With Imports Surging: French oil major TotalEnergies SE plans to expand fuel trade with South Africa after a wave of ...

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Apr 22

Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report: The country's notoriously ancient computer systems are due for an upgrade.

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EFF demands answers after 1000 Limpopo members join ANC: Former EFF provincial leader Jossey Buthane said the top brass were trying to lead via ‘emails and ...

mg.co.za/news/2024-04-17-eff-demands-answers-after-1000-limpopo-members-join-anc/

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UAE: Expect a clear day tomorrow, with not much rain, as per weather forecast: Chances of light rain in eastern areas later this week, with slight drop in ...

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Ramaphosa hits out at South Africa’s banks, calls for reform: President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged for decisive economic reforms to address the monopolistic ...

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South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead

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ActionSA’s Trollip says EFF wants Shivambu as finance minister so they can ‘steal’

mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-17-actionsas-trollip-says-eff-wants-shivambu-as-finance-minister-so-they-can-steal/

Quick Glance: EFF Allegedly Eyeing Shivambu for Ministerial Theft

Trollip accuses EFF of aiming to steal by pushing for finance minister appointment.

Questioning EFF's intentions behind wanting control of the finance ministry.

Criticism towards parties fostering chaos and corruption for personal gain.

Discussion on coalitions, governance stability, and political maturity.

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Malema: South Africa will go on stage six load-shedding after elections: The Economic Freedom Fighters leader also said his deputy, Floyd Shivambu ...

mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-19-malema-south-africa-will-go-on-stage-six-load-shedding-after-elections/

Quick Glance: Malema Warns of Escalating Power Outages and Praises Finance Minister Candidacy

EFF leader Julius Malema defended his statement that the party would consider entering a coalition with the ANC if EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu was appointed as finance minister.

Malema warned that Eskom will move to stage six load-shedding after the elections and strongly criticized the current officials in charge.

He emphasized that Shivambu is an expert on the country's economy, the continent, and the world at large, and has not stolen any money.

Malema stated that the escalation of power outages after the elections is due to the incompetence of officials, not sabotage.

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ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan: Deputy Minister Parks Tau reiterated the government’s stance that medical aid tax ...

mg.co.za/health/2024-04-18-ancs-message-to-medical-aid-users-stop-resistance-to-r200bn-nhi-plan/

Quick Glance: ANC Urges Medical Aid Users to Halt Resistance to R200bn NHI Plan

Parks Tau dismissed criticism of the proposed R200 billion National Health Insurance (NHI) as 'resistance' by private healthcare users, who he said were effectively subsidized by the state.

He reiterated the ANC's stance that a single-fund system will follow if President Cyril Ramaphosa signs the NHI Bill, passed by parliament in December.

Clause 49 of the bill envisions 'tax amendments' to be gazetted by the finance minister to finance the insurance scheme's single fund, which the treasury says will need about R200 billion to run.

Debate during the National Election Debate highlighted the challenges of the country's two-tier healthcare system and the need to ensure quality healthcare for all.

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Review: Tim McGraw was on all night like a porch light at Xcel Energy Center: His hit-filled show in St. Paul included unexpected dancing (well sort of) and an ...

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Winter is coming (back) — Finland braces for heavy snowfall: Temperatures are set to drop below zero across the country this weekend, with heavy snow showers ...

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Heavy rains in UAE: No cloud seeding done, confirms Met Office: NCM meteorologist urges people not to fall for articles, videos spreading misinformation

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Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?

Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.

Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.

The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.

Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.

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TLcom Capital closes second fund at $154M to back early-stage startups across Africa

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SpaceX to Shut Off Starlink Access for Users Outside Availability Areas: The decision is upsetting users based in Africa, where internet speeds are often slow ...

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It’s not ANC electioneering, insists Nxesi at launch of two million jobs programme

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Ramaphosa intervenes in unemployed teacher's predicament: 'I want this matter resolved,' said Ramaphoda.

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Top G20 Ministers Back 2% Wealth Tax for Global Billionaires | Common Dreams: "It is time that the international community gets serious about tackling ...

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Abahlali baseMjondolo has made a terrible tactical error by backing the EFF: The large socialist shack dwellers' movement, in its bid to oust the ANC ...

mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-04-24-abahlali-basemjondolo-has-made-a-terrible-tactical-error-by-backing-the-eff/

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Zelenskyy announces bilateral security agreements with US and Nordic countries – video

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Mexico’s presidential frontrunner vows to prioritise US trade ties: Claudia Sheinbaum strikes a contrast to mentor López Obrador at bankers’ conference

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Quick Glance: Mexico’s Presidential Front-Runner Emphasizes Priority of US Trade Ties

Claudia Sheinbaum highlights US trade ties and aims to encourage companies to shift operations to Mexico to reduce ties with China.

She signals the importance of the US trade relationship and promises consensus-based policies in contrast to her combative mentor López Obrador.

Enthusiasm for Mexico's economic potential due to proximity to the US is evident, despite facing long-standing economic challenges.

Sheinbaum runs a disciplined campaign, emphasizing continuity while showing willingness for differences and addressing significant economic challenges ahead.

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Bayer, Nestlé, Unilever and Other Multinationals Cut Back in Africa: After decades of optimism about the region, global giants such as Bayer ...

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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership

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The King Am I — MK’s incendiary manifesto manifests grinding contempt for SA’s democracy and Constitution

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Japan hotel prices near 30-year high as weak yen lures record tourists: The average daily room rate for March was about ¥20,986 ($136), the highest level since ...

japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/19/companies/japan-hotel-prices-rise-near-30-year-high/

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Africa Live: Burkina Faso expels French diplomats - BBC News: Relations between Burkina Faso and its former colonial power have soured since the 2022 coup - and ...

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UAE witnesses record-breaking rains, highest in 75 years - News | Khaleej Times: 'Khatm Al Shakla' in Al Ain witnessed 254.8mm of precipitation in less than 24 ...

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Quick Glance: Historic Rains Flood the UAE

On Tuesday, April 16, the UAE experienced an unprecedented amount of rainfall - the highest in 75 years.

As per the National Centre of Meteorology, the 'Khatm Al Shakla' area in Al Ain received 254.8mm of precipitation in less than a day.

A massive landslide disaster hit the region of Al Qua in Al Ain, leading to the collapse of a sandy road in a crater-like shape.

Unstable weather conditions were observed in the country from Monday due to an extension of a 'low surface pressure'. Two waves of unstable weather moved over the country on Tuesday.

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Sandvik buys majority stake in China-based Suzhou Ahno: Sweden's Sandvik said on Tuesday it has agreed to buy a majority stake in China-based Suzhou Ahno ...

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‘My suspension is not justified,’ MEC Mandla Msibi tells Mpumalanga premier: The ANC suspended Msibi, the party’s provincial treasurer, two weeks before the ...

mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-22-my-suspension-is-not-justified-mec-mandla-msibi-tells-mpumalanga-premier/

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Ramaphosa puts on his boxing gloves: Rumours of the ANC’s demise — like those about it’s leader — might be greatly exaggerated

mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-04-18-ramaphosa-puts-on-his-boxing-gloves/

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Courtney Love Says Taylor Swift Is 'Not Important' And Shades Beyoncé Too: The ex-Hole singer, who's the widow of Kurt Cobain, let her opinions fly in a British ...

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Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'

Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'

Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.

She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.

Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.

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LUCKY MATHEBULA | What should we make of the uMkhonto we Sizwe trademark battle?: The MK Party victory, from whatever angle you choose to relate with it ...

timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-04-23-lucky-mathebula--what-should-we-make-of-the-umkhonto-we-sizwe-trademark-battle/

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IFP deputy president Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi say the party is willing to go into coalition with ANC and EFF

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Why rebuke Naledi Pandor for safeguarding South Africa’s sovereignty?: South Africa has a right to pursue its national interests anywhere in the world and not to ...

mg.co.za/thought-leader/2024-04-16-why-rebuke-naledi-pandor-for-safeguarding-south-africas-sovereignty/

Quick Glance: Critique of Naledi Pandor's Defense of South Africa's Sovereignty

South Africa's geopolitical attributes and strategic position interest investors.

The Anti-Apartheid Movement in the USA led to the passing of the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act 1986.

ANC history shows international support from countries like the Soviet Union and China.

Critics question Pandor's efforts for a US partnership and South Africa's role in international conflicts.

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ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan: Deputy Minister Parks Tau reiterated the government’s stance that medical aid tax ...

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ANC files notice to challenge contempt of court order on cadre records: The ANC has filed notice for leave to appeal a Johannesburg high court ruling that it is ...

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Sub-Saharan Africa incomes falling further behind rest of world, says IMF: Incomes in Sub-Saharan Africa are falling further behind the rest of the world amid a ...

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UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years: According to a statement released by the National Center of Meteorology, the United Arab Emirates experienced the ...

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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership

Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics

President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.

The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.

The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.

The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.

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South African Opposition Pact Risks Unraveling Before Election: A coalition of 11 South African opposition parties that aims to topple the African National ...

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Nigeria’s Economy, Once Africa’s Biggest, Slips to Fourth Place: Nigeria’s economy, which ranked as Africa’s largest in 2022, is set to slip to fourth place this ...

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Is Eskom feeling ANC heat to keep the lights on ahead of May polls?: Power utility is allegedly furiously burning diesel to keep load-shedding at bay in an ...

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Apr 24

DA would place Mangaung under administration: Steenhuisen: Support for the party in the Free State is at 25%, the highest yet, says leader

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Apr 17

Ramaphosa is using taxpayers’ resources to benefit ANC, says Steenhuisen: Voters will be sold out to EFF ‘in a coalition that will plunge SA into chaos’

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Apr 14

The Iron Dome air defence system, Israel's crucial anti-missile shield

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Apr 19

Time to vote them out — the relentless cynicism of South Africa’s foreign policy: It is nothing less than risible that the ANC has suddenly become champions of ...

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Apr 15

Turkish intelligence has expanded its spy-imam program to gather intel abroad - Nordic Monitor

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Quick Glance: Turkish Intelligence Expands Spy-Imam Program Abroad

Turkish intelligence has intensified its recruitment of imams to gather information abroad.

Imams undergo training to collect intelligence without alerting host authorities.

The program is jointly coordinated by Turkey's main intelligence agency, the foreign ministry, and the religious affairs directorate.

Selected candidates are carefully vetted and operate in alignment with Turkey's national security interests.

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DA's Msimanga 'exposes ANC's broken promises and corruption' in Gauteng

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Apr 16

Zuma apologises for MK Party rally flop in Gqeberha: Former president Jacob Zuma's MK Party found it hard to crack one of the ANC's strongholds ...

timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-15-zuma-apologises-for-mk-party-rally-flop-in-gqeberha/

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Apr 25

South Africa election campaign heats up, President Cyril Ramaphosa campaigns for ANC

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Apr 22

BREAKING NEWS: ANC loses court bid against MK Party over use of name and logo: In a landmark ruling, the High Court in Durban has sided with the umKhonto weSizwe ...

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Apr 12

Next Africa: Chocolate Crisis to Linger; West Africa Cocoa Farmers Race to Plant: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands ...

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Quick Glance: Africa's Chocolate Crisis: Cocoa Farmers Rush to Plant

African farmers are returning to cocoa cultivation due to a global cocoa frenzy, with prices soaring to $10,000 per ton.

Bad weather in West Africa has affected harvests in Ivory Coast and Ghana, the top chocolate producers.

Upcoming EU regulations may impact chocolate makers' expansion plans by requiring proof of no contribution to deforestation.

Zimbabwe's ZiG currency strengthened against the US dollar, and Moderna paused plant construction in Kenya due to decreased Covid-19 vaccine demand in Africa.

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Russian troops arrive in Niger as military agreement begins: The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the ...

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Apr 15

‘Liberated’ Zuma stokes a tribalist fire that threatens to engulf democratic SA: The ANC and its allies have long promoted nontribalism in a united South Africa ...

timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2024-04-14-liberated-zuma-stokes-a-tribalist-fire-that-threatens-to-engulf-democratic-sa/

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Apr 15

Behind the political spin of Zuma’s MK party: The political project around Jacob Zuma is violent, predatory and socially toxic, but it does speak to real lines ...

mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-04-14-behind-the-political-spin-of-zumas-mk-party/

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Apr 12

European countries rebuff Kyiv’s calls for more air defences: Germany has sent two Patriot systems to Ukraine but is reluctant to give more

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Quick Glance: Germany Delivers Additional Patriot System to Ukraine

The German government is delivering another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russia.

Defense Minister Pistorius emphasizes the importance of support given the Russian aggression and destruction in Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Baerbock highlights the role of the Patriot system in enhancing the protection of the Ukrainian population.

Ukrainian President Selenskyj has repeatedly called for more Patriot systems to defend against missile and drone attacks on his country.

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JUSTICE MALALA | Zuma is going to kill the ANC, and the ANC is letting him do it: The ANC has shown its inability over the years to act courageously and ...

timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-04-14-justice-malala-zuma-is-going-to-kill-the-anc-and-the-anc-is-letting-him-do-it/

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ANC deserves another chance to govern, says Ntuli: South Africans continue to vote for the ANC not because of reading about progress and development in the news ...

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