THURSDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2025, 21:36
More and more brands are using humour for marketing and communication, with Gautrain being the latest to do so after an illegal borehole drilling activity on a private property compromised a section of the train’s tunnel system, leading to services being suspescted on some routes.
Prof Shepherd Mpofu from the department of communications at Unisa tells the University of SA explains why firms use humour and instances where they need to steer clear of it.
US president says he expects Ukrainian leader to sign agreement on Friday.
A slide in US Treasury yields dented the dollar on Wednesday, and oil prices also struggled as worries over the outlook for the world’s largest economy grew, while Asia shares rose ahead of AI darling Nvidia’s earnings later in the day.
LONDON/WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Ukraine have agreed on the terms of a draft minerals deal central to Kyiv’s push to win Washington’s support as President Donald Trump seeks to rapidly end the war with Russia, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Feb 25 (Reuters) – Armed gangs launched a fresh attack on Haiti’s capital before dawn on Tuesday, killing residents in the Delmas 30 neighborhood and causing more residents to flee as gangs continue to operate unchecked in the Caribbean nation.
Cole Palmer has been encouraged to keep working and laughing by manager Enzo Maresca, who believes the goals will then return.
Sir Keir Starmer’s meeting with the US president comes at a pivotal moment for Europe, our political editor writes.
The UK’s greenhouse gas emissions should fall to 13% of 1990 levels by 2040, government advisors say.
The honour is revealed ahead of Saturday’s main ceremony, where the star is up for five more prizes.
Authorities say this is not fly tipping, but “organised crime” with waste being illegally dumped.
Trump has engaged Putin and hinted the US may not defend European allies, causing alarm about Nato’s future.
Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone’s husband, must be held in closed session.
Websites visited and videos posted by Nicholas Prosper show some alarming obsessions.
The energy giant will announce its strategy later after rivals also rowed back on green energy plans.
The government’s increase in defence spending and developments between Ukraine and the US dominate Wednesday’s papers.
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid draw 4-4 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal.
The proposal urged Apple to follow a litany of high-profile companies that have rolled back DEI initiatives recently.
The judge said that the administration had failed to comply with earlier orders that the funds be unfrozen.
Russia has said it opposes having NATO troops on the ground in Ukraine, even if they operated under a different flag.