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US To Impose Tariffs on Chips From China
An anonymous reader shares a report: The United States will take action against China’s semiconductor industry, setting new tariffs on chips from China from June 23, 2027, that have 0% duties currently, the US Trade Representative said. The announcement comes following a year-long investigation into China’s chip imports into the United States, launched by the Biden administration and led by the...
News24 | Activist Dr Reneè Thompson dies a week after fulfilling PhD dream
A week after she fulfilled her lifelong dream of obtaining a PhD, activist and researcher Dr Reneè Thompson died.
Minnie Dlamini breaks silence on SIU case: ‘I’m deeply disappointed’
Minnie Dlamini has issued a scathing statement in the aftermath of the SIU investigation into irregular funding by the NLC, for which she says she was publicly and unfairly ‘singled out’.
Police confiscate alcohol after arresting tavern owner in Bekkersdal
Police have also confiscated all the alcohol after they arrested the owner of kwaNoxolo tavern.
SA20 preview: All the squad news and fixtures
The fourth edition of the SA20 cricket competition gets underway on Boxing Day with the first of 34 matches.
‘Top-class’ Gordon commits to Scotland return
Blaze captain Kirstie Gordon opts to add to her 60 Scotland caps more than eight years on from a switch to England.
Men guilty over Jewish community gun attack plot
Two men planned an attack in Greater Manchester and a third man failed to report the plan.
The South African wine farm that ranked in the world’s top 10
Creation Wine Estate was ranked as the seventh best vineyard in the world, and the second in Africa.
News24 | Erotica goes mainstream as SA’s sex stores flourish
Not so many years ago, pornography was illegal in South Africa; today, more and more people are shopping openly at sex stores, both online and in person.
China Bans E-commerce Platforms From Forcing Lowest Prices or Abusing Algorithms
China has unveiled new rules to rein in aggressive pricing tactics by online platforms, prohibiting e-commerce operators from forcing merchants to offer discounts or setting different prices based on user demographics without consent. The 29-article regulation — jointly issued over the weekend by the National Development and Reform Commission, State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR),...
Amazon’s sensational South African comeback
Independent data from various sources suggests that Amazon.co.za’s have surged during the year.
US economy grows at fastest pace in two years
Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.
Louvre installs window bars after brazen crown jewels heist
Authorities are reinforcing security at the world’s most visited museum after crown jewels vanished.
‘I don’t mind them having a Christmas dinner’ – Dyche on weighing players
Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche urges his players to show ‘common sense’ over Christmas after Pep Guardiola says he will weigh his squad on their return.
Compliance In A Borderless Wallet
Payments used to be simple lines between a card, a bank, and a merchant. Today money hops across apps, exchanges, and wallets that live in multiple jurisdictions at once. That complexity raises a basic question for builders and consumers alike. How do you keep experiences fast and friendly while meeting rules that change from one […]
FAULT LINES: From Ekurhuleni to Hong Kong — Fear, drugs and death in Joburg’s ‘place of peace’
Manipulated by recruiters, many drug couriers, including South Africans, face harsh penalties abroad while the kingpins operate with impunity, revealing systemic flaws in policing and airport security.
How Bafana Bafana can qualify for the round of 16 against Egypt
Bafana Bafana could reach the round of 16 at this year’s AFCON on Friday when they take on Egypt in their second group match.
Tribunal clears Vumatel’s takeover of Herotel – with conditions
The Competition Tribunal has approved the sale of Herotel to Vumatel, but subject to an extensive set of conditions.
Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder signs for new club
From Naturena to abroad. This former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder has just signed for a new club in South America.
Ainslie secures investment for America’s Cup team
Britain’s Ben Ainslie says private equity funding will help Athena Racing challenge for the America’s Cup in 2027.