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Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessSouth Africa’s state-owned power utility said it had to ask for 36% increase in prices because of the government’s inability to rein in delinquent municipalities and errors made by the regulator in adjudicating earlier applications to boost tariffs.Author of the article:Bloomberg NewsAntony SguazzinPublished Oct 14, 2024  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.ec5qi9nuwx8cjtlyge8u64jb_media_dl_1.png Eskom, South African Reserve BanArticle content(Bloomberg) — South Africa’s state-owned power utility said it had to ask for 36% increase in prices because of the…

TOPLINE:Genetic susceptibility to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is linked to an increased risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes, according to a cohort study, which also suggests significant genetic correlations and altered plasma protein expressions associated with these conditions.METHODOLOGY:Researchers conducted a cohort study using data from the UK Biobank, including 391,481 individuals of European ancestry (median age, 58 years) between 2006 and 2010.A polygenic risk score for HS was used to examine risks for CAD and diabetes.Genetic correlations were assessed.The main outcomes were diagnoses of CAD and diabetes.TAKEAWAY:Genetic variants for HS were significantly correlated with variants for CAD, diabetes, and…

Zinedine Zidane has been backed by compatriot Emmanuel Petit to take the Man Utd job if he gets the guarantees he needs from INEOS. The Red Devils have made a terrible start to the new Premier League campaign with Erik ten Hag’s side winning just two of their opening seven matches. That has left them 14th in the Premier League with just eight points, scoring just five goals, and piling the pressure on Man Utd boss Ten Hag to turn around their season. The Dutchman seems to have survived the international break after his future was discussed at INEOS’ pre-planned…

‘Uneasy’ Ben Affleck keeps an eye on Jennifer Lopez’s troubling singsBen Affleck appears to be worried about Jennifer Lopez amid the ongoing divorce proceedings. According to In Touch, insider reported that Affleck feels “uneasy” because of Lopez’s seemingly deep involvement in spiritual practices, and his concerns related to her spiritual practices have reportedly grown since their separation. The On the Floor singer has always been interested in mysticism, and she has “unbelievable” skills in manifesting situations.“She’s shown him some pretty impressive skills over the years as far as predicting certain things and just her ability to manifest stuff.””She wholeheartedly believes…

Kathmandu: Nepali rescuers dangling from a rope beneath a helicopter swooped in to retrieve the frozen corpses of five Russian high-altitude climbers killed earlier this month, mountain officials said Wednesday.The five Russians went missing on October 6 during an attempt to summit the world’s seventh-highest mountain Dhaulagiri, an 8,167-metre (26,795-foot) Himalayan peak.Bad weather delayed efforts to collect the bodies, which lay on an icy slope about 7,000 metres high.”The five bodies have been retrieved through a long line rescue, and were brought to the base camp,” Nima Nuru Sherpa, president of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, told AFP. “They are now…

For first time, ANC needs partners to governANC won 159 of parliament’s 400 seats last weekNo simple options among DA, MK and EFF rivalsJOHANNESBURG, June 6 (Reuters) – South Africa’s African National Congress will invite other political parties to form a national unity government, its leader President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday, after it lost its majority for the first time in the democratic era.The former liberation movement once led by Nelson Mandela has run South Africa since it swept to power in a 1994 election that marked the end of white minority rule. But it was punished for its…

Jumia is aggressively cutting costs to try to turn profitable, including by reducing head count, exiting everyday grocery items and food delivery and cutting delivery services not related to its e-commerce business. “The trajectory of the countries did not align with the strategy of the group,” CEO Francis Dufay said, citing complex macroeconomics, the competitive environment and low medium term potential for growth and profitability. This article was originally published by a www.cnbcafrica.com . Read the Original article here. .

I bought this game the day it came out, played it once, and then literally never touched it again lol. It really is just kinda NES Remix but with all the best parts stripped away.I’d say like 80-85% of first-party Switch games are bangers, some of the best we’ve ever seen in their respective franchises. Best console generation we’ve ever had. But every now and then, Nintendo just has to sprinkle in a few stinkers to remind us they aren’t perfect. This article was originally published by a www.nintendolife.com . Read the Original article here. .

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Africa-focused e-commerce retailer Jumia Technologies will close its South African online fashion retailer Zando and its Tunisian operations by the end of the year to sharpen its focus on its other markets, the CEO told Reuters. Jumia is aggressively cutting costs to try to turn profitable, including by reducing head count, exiting everyday grocery items and food delivery and cutting delivery services not related to its e-commerce business. “The trajectory of the countries did not align with the strategy of the group,” CEO Francis Dufay said, citing complex macroeconomics, the competitive environment and low medium term potential…

After an exemplary year in MotoSports, South African, Brad Cox (26) has achieved his goal after being crowned the World Rally2 champion in the 2024 Rallye Du Maroc, World Rally-Raid Championship, last weekend. Cox, who races for BAS World KTM Racing, scored a double whammy by winning the rally and the title in Morocco, snatching the championship from Romain Dumontier (Team Honda) with Konrad Dąbrowski (Duust Rally) coming third. His exceptional achievement caught the attention of the minister of Sports, Arts and Culture of South Africa, Gayton McKenzie, who took to social media to congratulate the young competitor, saying, “Twenty-six-year-old South…