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Business

Two small towns carrying South Africa’s economy under threat

Today at 10:30 AM, via BusinessTech

The conflict in the Middle East has caused major shipping and port delays, which is bad news for two of South Africa’s towns whose ports are vital hubs in the country’s logistics network and economy.

Business

Woolworths CEO calls it a day

Today at 09:34 AM, via BusinessTech

Woolworths Group CEO Roy Bagattini will retire this year, with Woolworths Food CEO Sam Ngumeni taking over.

Sport

Injury ends Kartal’s Indian Wells run in round four

Today at 09:28 AM, via BBC News

Britain’s Sonay Kartal says it was “one match too many” as a back injury forced her retirement from a fourth-round Indian Wells match against world number three Elena Rybakina.

Science/Tech

MultiChoice, Irdeto Lead Crackdown On Illegal Streaming Syndicates In Western Cape

Today at 10:32 AM, via Tech Financials

A series of enforcement actions led by MultiChoice Group and Irdeto, in partnership with South African law enforcement authorities, have resulted in arrests, seizures and multiple court convictions linked to illegal internet streaming operations in the Western Cape. The coordinated efforts form part of ongoing work by MultiChoice and Irdeto to combat digital piracy and […]

Science/Tech

How AI is changing the way we work

Today at 10:12 AM, via TechCentral

AI doesn’t replace your best people – it removes the repetitive work that slows them down, writes Angela Ho.

Motoring

Fuel restrictions hit South Africa

Today at 08:21 AM, via TopAuto

At least two suppliers in South Africa have begun limiting the sale of diesel to high-volume customers.

Health

Food Stamp Recipients Sue Over Bans on Sugary Drinks

Yesterday at 22:44 PM, via New York Times

In suing to halt restrictions in five states, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated laws authorizing SNAP and governing changes in policies.