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Australia's 188-year-old retailer David Jones enters administration, faces sale
Australia's David Jones, a 188-year-old retailer, enters administration due to rising costs and sluggish sales.
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Gold Price Plummets: Understanding the Impact on Investors
Gold prices have slumped in recent weeks, driven by high interest rates, profit-taking, and technical selling, leaving investors to wonder about the durability of the precious metal's bul...
South Africa
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Relaunched UDF targets local government with working-class agenda
The United Democratic Front (UDF) is contesting local government elections for the first time since its relaunch, seeking to bring its founding principles into municipal decision-making.
South Africa
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Rupert warns uncertain global landscape no longer episodic
Remgro chair Johann Rupert warns investors of ongoing global uncertainty
South Africa
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Gauteng Faces Severe Veld Fire Threat as Tshwane Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant
The City of Tshwane has placed its firefighting teams on high alert due to a severe veld fire threat in Gauteng, with authorities warning of rapidly spreading fires and potential loss of ...
South Africa
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Iran's Supreme Leader Warns Against Expecting US Policy Shift
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warns that expecting a US policy shift after midterm elections is "seriously mistaken".
South Africa
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Over 3.5 Million South Africans Cast Ballots in First Three Hours of Local Government Elections
More than 3.5 million South Africans voted by 10am on Wednesday in the 2026 local government elections, according to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).
South Africa
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South African residents skip polls due to three-day water outage
East Rand residents in South Africa skip voting due to a three-day water outage, citing neglect by those seeking their votes.
South Africa
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SAPS Boat Operation Ensures Voting in Isolated eNkovukeni Community
SAPS boats deliver voting materials to eNkovukeni island community in uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality for 2026 Local Government Elections.
South Africa
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Zambia's Anjuman Bhardwaj to Compete at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Zambian badminton player Anjuman Bhardwaj qualifies for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
South Africa
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Market analysts react to Democratic sweep in US midterms
US midterm elections see Democrats gain majorities in Senate and House, sparking market reactions and concerns over AI regulation and political gridlock.
South Africa
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Thokoza voters cast ballots with hopes for change
South African residents in Thokoza voice concerns over crime, unemployment, and service delivery as they vote in local government elections.