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UK borrowing hits highest December level on record
Government borrowing hit £34.1bn last month, as the cost of pandemic support measures weighed on the economy.
FRIDAY, 22 JANUARY 2021, 09:26
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Government borrowing hit £34.1bn last month, as the cost of pandemic support measures weighed on the economy.
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The suspect allegedly strangled Chantelle Ash, 20, and her eight-month-old baby, Tasneem. Their bodies were found with their hands tied at a Limpopo lodge last week.
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As Conor McGregor prepares to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 on Sunday, we recall his iconic moments – and invite you to vote for your favourite.
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South Africa
Forty people have been arrested after they allegedly hijacked a building in Doornfontein, the City of Johannesburg says.
South Africa
The High Court in Pietermaritzburg is today expected to hand down judgment in the application of French arms company Thales, challenging racketeering and money laundering charges against it.
South Africa
North West Premier, Professor Job Mokgoro, has described the late Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, as one of the most dedicated members of the governing party and hard working Ministers he has come to know.
South Africa
South Africa recorded 11 386 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, which represents a 19% positivity rate.
World
Members of the ex-president’s party say he deserves “a full and fair process that respects his rights”.
World
Remember when Kate Moss wore wellies (that’s rain boots for those outside the UK) to Glastonbury?
World
Julie Payette, a former Canadian astronaut and the country’s governor general since 2017, announced she would step down Thursday after she was accused by current and former employees of creating a “toxic” workplace environment.
World
Paula Badosa reveals she has the virus and apologises for making complaints about quarantine rules.
Africa
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.
Africa
When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference.
Africa
Libya has been wracked by violence since a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011.
Africa
Africa must use its best minds to negotiate a mutually beneficial economic relationship
Business
India has officially begun commercial Covid-19 vaccine exports, with the first shipments from the country expected to leave on Friday (22 January).
Business
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says that she sees a “much broader scope” for cooperation with Washington now that Joe Biden has replaced Donald Trump in the White House.
Business
Business
South African taxpayers should brace for the announcement of further tax hikes in Finance minister Tito Mboweni’s February budget speech, as the government grapples with a growing debt burden and losses from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Politics
The African National Congress (ANC) has made an impassioned plea to South Africans to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously, saying it has continued to claim millions of lives across the globe.
Politics
The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) has described late Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu as the friend and defender of media freedom and freedom of expression.
Politics
Ace Magashule’s move to distance himself from Carl Niehaus signals a rebalancing of influence and authority at the top of the ANC
Politics
The United Nations in South Africa has wishes to expressed its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, who passed away earlier today from complications related to COVID-19.
Sport
Conor McGregor promised a “masterpiece” when the biggest draw card in MMA returns to the fray at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Sport
Defending champions Serbia were handed a “brutal” draw in the ATP Cup, with Novak Djokovic’s team facing Germany and Canada in the group stage.
Sport
As Conor McGregor prepares to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 on Sunday, we recall his iconic moments – and invite you to vote for your favourite.
Sport
Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane says he’s never been so “angry” with his team since his arrival in Egypt as he was on Thursday night.
Education
[Premium Times] An official says students of the Anambra private school, who returned to classes against government directives, were without face masks.
Education
[Nyasa Times] In a very surprising and dramatic move, the University of Malawi (Unima) Council has stopped the process of delinking it’s constituent colleges.
Education
[Premium Times] The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, says the out-of-school children reduced from 10.1 million to 6.95 million.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion has filed a petition in court to stop the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) from implementing promotions based on Career Progression Guidelines (CPG).
Lifestyle
According to a statement, surfers found a “perfectly legal” way to bypass beach regulations at a beach in Cape Town.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
The global release of the James Bond movie “No Time to Die” was postponed to October from April, its producers said on Thursday, another setback for movie theaters trying to rebuild a business crushed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Lifestyle
From ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ creator Shonda Rhimes, the series puts a modern twist on the books about an upper-class family in early 19th-century England, introducing colour-blind casting and strong feminist themes.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Now that The Queen star Zandile Msutwana has tasted how it feels to direct films, she is hungry for more.
Entertainment
A funny thing happened on the way to 2021. Let Nicolas Cage, Rachel Brosnahan and Keegan-Michael Key provide comic relief from our current woes.
Entertainment
Former “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond is making progress in his fight against cancer.
Science/Tech
Elon Musk on Thursday took to Twitter to promise a $100 million prize for development of the “best” technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions. He said more details would be coming “next week.” Reuters reports: Capturing planet-warming emissions is becoming a critical part of many plans to keep climate change in check, but very little progress has been made on the technology to date, with...
Science/Tech
Intel gave an upbeat forecast for the current quarter on continued demand for PCs that enable working and studying from home. The stock jumped.
Science/Tech
Tesla chief and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Thursday took to Twitter to promise a US$100-million prize for development of the “best” technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions.
Science/Tech
The CWU is threatening a blackout of all SABC services this morning, but the SABC says it has contingency plans in place.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Newcomer shares its underpinnings with the new Opel Corsa.
Health
A combination of two injectable drugs will provide an alternative to daily pills for people with H.I.V.
Health
But with 200 million doses pledged for the first quarter of the year, some experts say President Biden’s plan for 100 million shots in 100 days is far too modest.
Health
But with 200 million doses pledged for the first quarter of the year, some experts say President Biden’s plan for 100 million shots in 100 days is far too modest.
Health
A monoclonal antibody protected residents and staff members in facilities where the virus had appeared.
Nature
By Nicole Horn and Alexis Olds Migration is a widespread but highly complicated and diverse component to many fish species lives. Migration can be strenuous and often consists of extremely long journeys. The life history stages of certain species rely heavily on migration. Fish will migrate for several reasons including escaping unfavourable conditions, moving to […]
Nature
Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has asked the management of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Authority to justify its decision to breach the St Lucia estuary mouth.
Nature
Scientists, using a wind tunnel and high-speed cameras, have captured the butterfly’s flying skill.
Nature
Scientists have discovered ‘dwarf giraffe’ in Nambia and Uganda. The shortest was 2.4 metres tall, half the expected average.