South Africa
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South Africa's Fuel Price Hike and Interest Rate Decision
South Africa's fuel prices surged due to global tensions, prompting the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates to combat inflation.
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South Africa
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Mike Shingange Elected as New Cosatu President
Mike Shingange, former Nehawu president, elected as Cosatu leader, succeeding Zingiswa Losi.
South Africa
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High dam levels offer limited protection amid drought fears
South Africa enters 2026/27 summer with 90% dam levels, but El Niño threatens grain production
South Africa
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US inflation accelerates in September due to rising fuel costs
US consumer prices rose 0.6% in September, driven by a 9.1% surge in fuel prices, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.
South Africa
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Sibiya's Lawyer Offers R20,000 Bail, Accuses State of 'Abuse of Power'
Former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya's lawyer offers R20,000 bail, citing a weak state case and abuse of power.
South Africa
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Sibiya's Defence Alleges Prolonged Detention Causes Financial Strain and Hampers Bail Case Preparation
Former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya's detention strains finances, affects dependants, and hinders bail case preparation.
South Africa
3 min
Violent Student Protests Erupt in Albanian Capital
Tens of thousands of students protest in Tirana over rising education costs and corruption, setting buildings ablaze and clashing with police.
South Africa
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Kholo Capital invests R275m in South African IT distributor DCC
Kholo Capital provides R275m mezzanine debt funding to DCC Holdings
South Africa
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DA launches portal for reporting suspicious government tenders
The DA has launched an online whistle-blower portal to report potentially corrupt government tenders, aiming to hold officials accountable.
South Africa
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South Africa's Economic Activity Contracts 0.4% Amid Soaring Fuel Prices
South Africa's economic activity declined 0.4% in September due to rising fuel prices.
South Africa
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Cosatu to Support Both ANC and SACP in Upcoming Local Elections
Cosatu national congress resolves to back ANC and SACP in November local elections
South Africa
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Global Trade Realigns as Critical Minerals Reshape International Commerce
Global trade is fragmenting into ideologically aligned mineral blocs as demand for critical minerals reshapes international commerce.