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Major state-owned company reports R155 million profit

Today at 15:19 PM, via Daily Investor

SAA has recorded its second profit since exiting business rescue in 2021, with South Africa’s national flag carrier now reporting a far healthier financial position.

South Africa

Society urged to invest in nurturing the boy child

Today at 14:11 PM, via SAnews

Society urged to invest in nurturing the boy child

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong says there is an urgent need within families, communities and society at large to invest more in nurturing the boy child.“We must teach boys, from an early age, that actions have consequences, that respect is not a sign of weakness but of strength; that discipline is an act of...

Business

Another turn for petrol prices in South Africa

Today at 15:00 PM, via BusinessTech

Early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that the momentum from the stronger rand is slowing, with fuel price recoveries much lower than last month and declining.

Business

South African giant expects triple profit

Today at 14:20 PM, via BusinessTech

Gold Fields Ltd. said profit last year likely almost tripled as the miner benefited from bullion’s record-breaking rally.

Sport

White not part of UFC matchmaking or contracts

Today at 15:05 PM, via BBC News

UFC president Dana White says during a court case that he is not part of the promotion’s matchmaking and does not handle fighters’ contracts.

Education

South Africa: Government Congratulates Prof Marivate

Today at 13:34 PM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has congratulated Professor Vukosi Marivate on the recommendation by the United Nations Secretary-General to appoint him as a member of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence.

Science/Tech

Standard Bank mentioned in the Epstein Files

Today at 15:17 PM, via MyBroadband

Jeffrey Epstein made regular monthly payments to a Standard Bank account in South Africa, and one of his powerful friends forwarded correspondence suggesting the bank was seeking deals with African governments.

Health

TrumpRx Is Set to Go Live on Thursday

Yesterday at 19:33 PM, via New York Times

The government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear how many patients will save money.