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International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola believes that South Africa’s G20 Presidency will be a significant moment in the country’s young democracy.  “After the [2010] World Cup and the collective fight we mounted as a nation against COVID-19, it will be our biggest national project,” he said on Friday.  The Minister was speaking during his keynote address at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) Conference, in Sandton, Johannesburg. South Africa will assume the G20 Presidency from Brazil in December this year.  READ | SA committed to prioritising Africa’s development during G20 Presidency President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the…

TOPLINE:Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was linked to an overall 3% increase in self-reported fatigue and a twofold increase in malaise after minimal exertion up to 18 months after infection. Hospitalized patients experienced a 23% increase in fatigue scores.METHODOLOGY:Researchers conducted a cohort study between 2021 and 2023 involving 50,115 Danish residents aged 15 years or older, half of whom had tested positive for COVID-19.Participants answered questions on their current and previous 6 months of fatigue and other symptoms based on a scale and at least one follow-up questionnaire between 2 and 18 months after testing.Participants were excluded…

Erling Haaland has already done it all in football, but his latest life achievement may well top the lot.The Manchester City striker became Norway’s all-time top scorer with a brace against Slovenia in the Nations League, but it was his celebration that might be looked upon more fondly.2Haaland announced he is becoming a dadCredit: @erling on InstagramHaaland posted a picture on social media post-game of himself sucking his thumb and the match ball up his shirt, a typical celebration that players use to signify a pregnancy.Adding the caption ‘soon’ with a baby emoji, it quickly emerged that his partner, Haugseng…

TikTok influencer Taylor Rousseau Grigg’s cause of death disclosedTikTok influencer Taylor Rousseau Grigg’s cause of death has been unveiled.A source close to Taylor’s family revealed to People magazine on Thursday that the social media star died of a “severe asthma attack” and Addison’s disease. She was 25 years old. Taylor’s husband, Cameron Grigg, announced the death of the influencer on social media on October 4.“No one ever expects to have to deal with this kind of pain and heartache, especially at our age,” he penned on his Instagram handle while sharing a series of photos of himself with Taylor. “This…

Published on Oct 11, 2024 01:20 PM IST Heated arguments broke out between Israeli and Iranian envoys at the UN Security Council on October 10. Israeli envoy Danny Danon said Lebanon must remove Iran from its territory. In response, Iranian envoy Amir Saeed Iravani called Israel “the world’s most notorious terrorist organisation.” Watch the faceoff between Iran and Israel.   News / Videos / World News / Fierce Iran Vs Israel Faceoff At UNSC Over Lebanon Ground Op; ‘Most Notorious Terrorist Regime…’ This article was originally published by a www.hindustantimes.com . Read the Original article here. .

Ramaphosa survived the so-called “farmgate” scandal and was re-elected as president in June, albeit after being forced to form a coalition, while the criminal investigations were still ongoing.In 2022, his African National Congress (ANC) used its majority to block an impeachment motion against him over the scandal. Last year, the anti-corruption watchdog cleared Ramaphosa amid calls for him to resign.Arthur Fraser, who headed the state security agency between 2016 and 2018, claimed that Ramaphosa hid the farm theft from police and tax authorities and instead organised the kidnapping and questioning of the robbers in an attempt to silence them.The president…

South Africa’s BFSI business is rapidly expanding, driven by innovation and technology to improve service delivery and efficiency, as demonstrated by a leading banking institution that has successfully deployed over 100 robotic process automation (RPA) robots to automate a variety of operations.This initiative has significantly increased efficiency while highlighting challenges in transitioning from third-party solutions to a custom-built RPA system. The organization’s experience underscores the importance of addressing both technical and non-technical aspects during RPA deployment to ensure a smoother integration process. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and RPA is transforming processes in South Africa’s banking,…

After first announcing its intentions to launch an Android game store earlier this year, Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox app will let users buy and play games through the Xbox app starting in November. Microsoft’s Sarah Bond, President of Xbox, tonight announced on Twitter/X that the Xbox app on Android will be updated with support for buying and playing Xbox games directly in the app. This update stems from the recent court ruling in which Google was forced to expand what mobile stores will be capable of on Android. Bond explains: The court’s ruling to open up Google´s mobile…

Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessA multibillion-dollar plan to expand South Africa’s electricity transmission network may throw a lifeline to the country’s corporate bond market as it struggles to recover from a post-pandemic slump.Author of the article:Bloomberg NewsMpho Hlakudi and Antony SguazzinPublished Oct 11, 2024  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Pylons carrying electricity power lines in the Klipfontein informal settlement in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Power cuts, which began in 2008, have hobbled South…

Frontline Legends: Memoirs of the Underworld by Goolam Suleman Khan invites readers into the shadowy corners of South Africa’s crime world from the 1950s to the 1970s. Written over five years, this memoir is a thrilling blend of personal experience and historical research, ignited by a recurring question: ‘What was crime like back in the day?’. Prompted by Don Mattera’s critique of the glorified gangland stories of Johannesburg, Khan set out on a quest to separate myth from reality. Read more: Marion Spargs memoir launched at Rosebank Malls Exclusive Books What makes Frontline Legends: Memoirs of the Underworld truly compelling is…