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Olympics-Greenpeace takes aim at Eni’s role as Milano Cortina sponsor

Today at 13:13 PM, via Daily Maverick

Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has called on Winter Olympics organisers to end their partnership with Italian oil major Eni ENI.MI, warning that the group’s fossil fuel operations undermine efforts to protect snow‑dependent sports as the climate warms.

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SPEED QUEEN: Teen sensation Lara Markthaler takes South Africa to the Olympic slopes

Today at 13:08 PM, via Daily Maverick

At 18, Lara Markthaler is already carving her name into Olympic snow. Nicknamed Spunkiiiiii and recognisable by her trademark pink hair, Lara heads to Milano Cortina to race the slalom and giant slalom, carrying the hopes of the country as one of only a handful representing South Africa.

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Middle East does not need Iran-US war, diplomatic adviser to UAE president says

Today at 13:06 PM, via Daily Maverick

The Middle East does not need another confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, and Tehran needs to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, the diplomatic adviser to the president of regional power United Arab Emirates said at a World Governments Summit panel in Dubai.

Business

A warning to property owners in Cape Town

Today at 12:16 PM, via BusinessTech

Cape Town homeowners are being warned to make sure that the latest valuation poll accurately reflects the value of their properties.

Sport

Springbok star goes in for surgery

Today at 11:51 AM, via The South African

A Springbok star has undergone a surgical procedure and is set for several weeks on the sidelines. Here are the details to note.

Education

Colleges See Major Racial Shifts in Student Enrollment

Today at 12:03 PM, via New York Times

An analysis finds that flagship state universities, as well as less selective colleges, had major increases in Black and Hispanic students following a ban on race-conscious admissions.