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US says it struck Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria

Friday at 12:49 PM, via SowetanLIVE

The US carried out a strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria’s government, President Donald Trump and the US military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region.

CONSUMER TRENDS: Retail sector shows cautious resilience as structural shifts anchor festive season growth

Friday at 11:34 AM, via Daily Maverick

South Africa’s retail sector enters the 2025 festive season in cautious transition. While sales are rising in key categories like textiles, furniture and online channels, households remain mindful of budgets, inflation, and value. From Black Friday spikes to the rise of e-commerce, this data-led analysis explores what festive growth really looks like — and what it means for retailers...

China eyes major South African industry

Friday at 10:00 AM, via Daily Investor

West China Cement is seeking to acquire South Africa’s AfriSam South Africa Proprietary, marking the latest push by cement companies from the Asian nation to expand on the continent.

Five killed in Nigeria mosque attack, police say

Friday at 09:46 AM, via SowetanLIVE

At least five worshippers were killed and 35 others injured when a suspected suicide bomber detonated an explosive inside a mosque in Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria’s Borno state, during evening prayers, police said.

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