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South Africa’s ‘useless’ lifeline

Today at 14:42 PM, via Daily Investor

The extension of AGOA brings welcome relief for South African exporters, but its benefits are rendered nearly irrelevant for sectors that face high tariffs on products exported to the United States.

Business

South African giant expects triple profit

Today at 14:20 PM, via BusinessTech

Gold Fields Ltd. said profit last year likely almost tripled as the miner benefited from bullion’s record-breaking rally.

Education

South Africa: Government Congratulates Prof Marivate

Today at 13:34 PM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has congratulated Professor Vukosi Marivate on the recommendation by the United Nations Secretary-General to appoint him as a member of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence.

Science/Tech

Waymo Hits a Rough Patch In Washington, DC

Today at 14:00 PM, via Wired

The company’s robotaxi service is supposed to launch in the US capital this year. But while service rollouts have been relatively smooth in other cities, DC’s rules have made things tricky.

Health

TrumpRx Is Set to Go Live on Thursday

Yesterday at 19:33 PM, via New York Times

The government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear how many patients will save money.