Israeli strikes pounded Gaza yesterday, the 100th day of the war sparked by the Hamas attack which has claimed a surging civilian death toll and ravaged the besieged Palestinian territory.
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Africa’s biggest fuel refinery starts production
Africa’s biggest diesel and aviation fuel refinery built by the continent’s richest man has started production, the company said on Saturday, calling it a “big day for Nigeria”.
Ramaphosa rallies for votes
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday lauded the “significant progress” made by the ruling African National Congress from the ruins of apartheid 30 years ago to a landmark election this year.
DRC’s capital in tumult as river bursts banks
Burst riverbanks are causing turmoil in DR Congo’s capital Kinshasa, with dark and foul-smelling water pouring into homes across working-class neighbourhoods in the central African megacity.
ECB interest rates at peak: Lagarde
European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said Thursday that interest rates in the eurozone had reached their peak after rising rapidly in response to high inflation last year.
Adecco chief says AI will create new jobs
Artificial intelligence raises serious concerns for jobs but it will also create new positions, the head of Adecco, the world’s biggest temporary staffing agency, told AFP.
Opinion – The sacrifices for success
Success is like climbing a mountain, the view from the top is breathtaking, but the ascent demands sacrifice. Each step taken demands considerable effort, discipline, and resilience to endure the pain, confront challenges, and navigate harsh environments.
‘Come hunt in Kalahari desert’ – San community
Known as a hunter and gatherer community, South Africa’s Southern Kalahari Bushmen (Khomani San Community) has invited international hunters to “come and hunt in the Kalahari Desert”, and help support conservation and socio-economic development initiatives that they urgently need.
//Kharas ready for schools’ reopening
The //Kharas acting Director of Education, Arts and Culture Jesmine Magerman says the region is well-equipped in terms of classrooms ahead of the reopening of schools across the country today.
NABTA pleads with bus drivers to stop overloading
As thousands of learners return to school this week from the festive holiday, Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo is cautioning long-distance bus drivers to refrain from overloading busses when demand is high.