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Every South African owes R97,000

Today at 15:08 PM, via Daily Investor

If the government’s gross debt were spread across all of South Africa’s citizens, each person would be liable for R96,966.

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PERSONAL FINANCE : Don’t puncture your budget — insure that high-spec bicycle before the Cape Town Cycle Tour

Today at 14:22 PM, via Daily Maverick

The Cape Town Cycle Tour underscores how modern competitive cycling has become a high-stakes financial undertaking, with top-tier equipment rivalling the cost of vehicles. Ensuring comprehensive insurance that covers transit, usage and replacement value is essential for mitigating risks and safeguarding both riders and their investments.

South Africa

NPA scores victory in Vincent Smith State Capture case

Today at 13:50 PM, via SAnews

NPA scores victory in Vincent Smith State Capture case

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has notched a victory against State Capture with the conviction and sentencing of former Member of Parliament, Vincent Smith.

The Johannesburg High Court sentenced Smith to seven years’ direct imprisonment after the former lawmaker agreed to a plea and sentence agreement with the...

World

Ukraine offers drone expertise to Gulf amid Iran strikes

Today at 11:48 AM, via NPR

As Iran launches its Shahed drones at Gulf nations in retaliation for strikes by the U.S. and Israel, Ukraine offers its expertise at downing the drones Russia has lobbed at its cities for years.

Business

Nedbank partnering with Crypto.com

Today at 13:38 PM, via BusinessTech

Nedbank has announced a partnership with Crypto.com, as it looks to leverage blockchain-enabled payment infrastructure.

Science/Tech

Solar In Poor Countries Is Creating a Huge Lead Hazard

Today at 15:00 PM, via Slashdot

schwit1 shares a report from Slow Boring: A new report (PDF) from the Center for Global Development documents that most of [the decentralized solar/battery systems used in poor countries in sub-Saharan Africa] use lead-acid batteries, like Americans use in cars. Lead-acid batteries work for a while and then need to be recycled. If they’re recycled safely, that’s fine. But in poor countries,...

Health

F.D.A. Faces Upset Over Denials of New Drugs

Today at 12:01 PM, via New York Times

Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for the industry. But patients with rare diseases view recent decisions as signs that the doors are closing on their options.