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What’s going on here?South Africa is in the financial spotlight this week with several economic events underway, including government bond auctions, the Business Confidence Index for September, and the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy review.What does this mean?The South African rand faced pressure on Monday amid a dearth of domestic data releases, yet the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s Top-40 index still managed a 0.3% gain, hinting at cautious investor optimism. Globally, Asian markets were boosted by a strong Wall Street performance, where tech stocks pushed the S&P 500 and Dow Jones to new highs. Meanwhile, the US dollar remained strong…

The pooled prevalence of adequate ANC service utilization in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA) was 55% (95% CI: 54–56). It was higher than South Asian countries (46.64%) [18] and East African countries (52.44%) [19]. These disparities could be attributed to the presence of health system infrastructure, sample size, policy variations against maternal health care services, survey year, variability in awareness of maternal health care services, and socio-cultural differences between countries. The results of the random effects analysis showed that variables at the community and individual levels were responsible for approximately 62.60% of the variation in the use of adequate ANC services. Similar…

‘Their mothers did not formally report their pregnancies’ Dingaan Thobela’s father has made an urgent application to court to stop the winding of his son’s estate pending the outcome of DNA results that prove that his children are indeed biologically his.Godfrey Thobela says his son was promiscuous, which resulted in many women claiming that he had fathered their children… This article was originally published by a www.sowetanlive.co.za . Read the Original article here. .

Margot Robbie shares how Nicole Kidman inspired her journey to stardom.Margot Robbie has revealed her role model as she steps into the spotlight as the new face of Chanel No. 5. The talented actress named fellow Australian Nicole Kidman as her inspiration, recalling how Kidman once starred in the iconic perfume’s ads. In an interview with Vogue, Robbie shared, “My first memory of Chanel No. 5 is the Nicole Kidman commercial directed by Baz Luhrmann. I was probably 14, and Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge was such a huge success.” She added, “I remember the commercial so vividly. And because Nicole is Australian, it gave…

In the Chinese market, the penetration rate of BEV and PHEV is growing faster than some expected3 min read Last Updated : Oct 15 2024 | 8:58 AM IST Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by an annual 30.5 per cent in September, as China surpassed its record numbers recorded in August and Europe resumed growth, market research firm Rho Motion said on Tuesday.   Gains in the US market have been slow and steady in anticipation of the Nov. 5 election, which makes it difficult to predict future trends in the country, data manager Charles…

South Africa election: ANC proposes national unity government BBC.com This article was originally published by a news.google.com . Read the Original article here. .

FNB Commercial says it’s focused on offering customers beyond-banking services in adjacent activities. Big-four bank First National Bank (FNB), in collaboration with strategic partners, has launched “FNB Energy Solutions” − a renewable energy offering to ease the financial and administrative burden of renewable energy transition for South African businesses.According to the financial services institution, the strategic move is aimed at addressing the growing demand for affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions.In a statement, FNB notes businesses can acquire an energy-as-a-service solution via a power purchase agreement (PPA) model, where FNB Energy Solutions retains ownership of the renewable energy infrastructure and…

Disney TRON: Catalyst — Announcement Trailer — Nintendo Switch Nintendo of AmericaTron: Catalyst is a Metroid-Hades Hybrid Soaked in Neon IGNThere’s a new Tron game in the works. The VergeDisney Sets New ‘Tron’ PC and Console Video Game for 2025, First Trailer Released VarietyWith Disney TRON: Catalyst, Bithell Games gets to make a game about games Game Developer This article was originally published by a news.google.com . Read the Original article here. .

Chris Brown’s headed to South African for a pair of concerts in December, but a women’s rights advocacy group has launched a petition seeking to ban him from taking the stage due to his history of alleged abuse.Women for Change started a petition Oct. 2 on Change.org that boasts more than 28,000 signatures as of press time, hoping to stop Brown — who pleaded guilty in 2009 to assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna, and was sentenced to probation and community labor — from performing in South Africa, which the BBC reports has a long history of abuse and one of the “highest…

As South Africa prepares to celebrate Heritage Day on September 24, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) shines a light on an often-overlooked yet crucial aspect of our heritage: the diversity of our blood supply. Heritage Day serves as a moment to recognise and honour the vibrant mix of cultures that shape our nation. This diversity is vital for maintaining a healthy and sustainable blood supply. Blood, which is essential for life, comes in various types and groups, reflecting both our shared and distinct ancestries. Read more: SANBS host blood drive to increase blood stock While many are aware of…