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Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies at age of 86

Indian tycoon Ratan Tata has died at the age of 86. He was chairman of the Tata Group - one of India's largest and oldest conglomerates - for more than two decades. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

October 10, 2024 56

Namibia

Basic Income Grant Coalition’s Rinaani Musutua underscored how politicians use tactics to lure the electorate

Recently, the Basic Income Grant Coalition's Rinaani Musutua underscored how politicians use tactics to lure the electorate. She mentioned hunger as one of them.

October 4, 2024 30

World

Ishiba becomes Japan PM

Japan is swearing in a new prime minister today. Shigeru Ishiba is beginning the role after winning the ruling party’s presidential election last week. From Tokyo, Chris Gilbert reports.

October 1, 2024 37

Business / Economics

7 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Nedbank’s Avo SuperShop Growth, South Africa’s Refinery Deal, Nigeria’s Oil Production Surge, and Currency Updates

Nedbank’s Avo SuperShop Sees Rapid Growth Since its launch in the latter half of 2023, Nedbank’s Avo SuperShop has made significant strides, registering over 1,800 users and featuring more than 3,000 products from 19 merchants. According to Nedbank Group’s unaudited interim results for the six months ending June 30, 2024, both user registration and merchant participation are expected to grow further. The Avo SuperShop offers a digital marketplace for […]

August 7, 2024 30

World

Son of Mexican crime boss El Chapo pleads not guilty to drug trafficking in USA

The son of former Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" has pleaded not guilty to a raft of drug trafficking charges in a United States court. Joaquin Guzman Lopez was arrested in the state of New Mexico last week, after arriving there with another high-profile cartel kingpin. Mitch McCann reports

July 31, 2024 22

South Africa

South African Union Expresses Concern Over Persistent Corruption Crisis in SA

The South African union federation, Saftu, expresses deep concern over the escalating corruption crisis, citing the recent Corruption Perception Index report. According to the latest findings, corruption levels have remained alarmingly high for 12 consecutive years, with over two-thousand complaints lodged last year alone across various sectors including mining, policing, and business. Saftu spokesperson Trevor Shaku highlights the pervasive nature of corruption, ranging from illicit mining activities to bribery within […]

April 5, 2024 40