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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USA 90-year-old veteran who was killed during a “brutal” Houston carjacking at his retirement community has been identified by his son. Nelson Beckett, 90, was shot around 12:45pm on Saturday before a man stole his car, police said. Surveillance footage captured a man in his late 20s approaching Beckett and initiating a conversation as he was sitting in his car in the Lone Star Living retirement community…
South Africa’s swift formation of a coalition government after the May elections has boosted investor confidence, leading to a significant rally in the rand and the stock market. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana attributed the market’s positive response to the political stability brought by the new government. The African National Congress, after losing its parliamentary majority, formed an alliance with nine other parties, prioritizing economic growth as the administration’s primary focus. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at…
Sanlam Ltd., South Africa’s biggest insurer, plans to buy a 25% stake in a company backed by billionaire Patrice Motsepe that controls a digital bank.Sanlam’s Life unit will acquire the stake in African Rainbow Capital Financial Services Holdings, which controls African Rainbow Capital Investments Ltd.’s holdings in TymeBank, AI Fund, CrossFin Holdings and Ooba, in a deal valued at 3.9 billion rand ($218 million), according a regulatory filing. Motsepe is Sanlam’s deputy chairman and is the founder of African Rainbow Capital Investments. This article was originally published by a www.bloomberg.com . Read the Original article here. .
SPCA Tshwane and Valley Farm Animal Hospital’s unwavering determination and compassionate spirit resulted in the successful sterilisation of 54 dogs and cats, saving countless lives. Tshwane, South Africa (02 September 2024) – Every Nelson Mandela Day, SPCA Tshwane works tirelessly to provide affordable sterilisation services to pet owners in need. This year, Valley Farm Animal Hospital’s commitment to animal welfare has been instrumental in strengthening this vital initiative, resulting in increased sterilisations and a more significant positive impact on our community. Ready to make a difference, a group of the animal hospital’s staff members, including veterinarians, nurses, and support…
NASA’s rover on Mars has had enough of hanging out at the bottom of a crater. The six-wheeled Perseverance has begun its ascent to break out of its confines — and has quite a way to go. Once it gets to the top, it will celebrate its freedom from the crater’s clutches by collecting more rock samples.Perseverance has spent the past three and a half years at the bottom of the Jezero Crater. Since that’s where Perseverance landed when it initially got to Mars, it’s the only home on Mars the rover has ever known. Since its landing, it has dutifully…
Several patients at a temporary Mpox isolation ward in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are in dire need of proper medical care as overwhelmed hospital staff struggle with medicine shortages and overcrowding. These patients have been diagnosed with Mpox, a virus which was declared a global public health emergency three weeks ago. Several reports over the past two weeks indicate that vaccines are expected to arrive soon to help combat the new strain of the virus. Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has also approved a $10 million fund to support the outbreak response. Till all these promises come to reality,…
The South African Rugby Union have apologised to the New Zealand Rugby Union for the interference at the end of the All Blacks’ Haka ahead of the Test at Ellis Park. As the Haka was drawing to a close, fireworks were set off, music began playing around the ground and the A380 airliner flew overhead – which SARU have put down to the failure to observe the ‘pre-planned scheduling’ and ‘human error’. “Highly regrettable” In a statement, Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby, said: “I apologised in person and have written to the NZRFU to formally express our regret and apologies for…
Chidimma Adetshina had the last laugh against her detractors when she took the Miss Universe Nigeria crown. This article was originally published by a www.timeslive.co.za . Read the Original article here. .
Twenty-one people died on KwaZulu-Natal’s roads this weekend. (@KZNTransport/X, formerly Twitter) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire. This article was originally published by a www.news24.com . Read the Original article here. .
The inaugural Splash Tri Dash, which took place at Amanzimtoti Main Beach on Sunday, August 25, supported by Sapphire Coast Tourism, was a massive success, attracting hundreds of spectators and some of the country’s top competitors. The titles were taken by two of the country’s best triathletes- Henri Schoeman (32) the Olympic bronze medallist in 2016, and event organiser, Bridget Theunissen (22), a reserve Olympian, who is also set to represent South Africa in the short-distance triathlon at the U23 World Championships in Spain. The Splash Tri Dash, presented by Splash Waterworld in association with Raging Rapids Water Slides and…