Economy & Business
Portugal's Air Force has confirmed plans to launch two additional satellites, marking a significant expansion of the country's orbital capabilities under the Agenda New Space Portugal programme. Th…
Jun 22, 2026
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Washington expanded its sanctions regime against Hezbollah-aligned officials this week, blacklisting individuals and entities accused of undermining diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The desig…
Jun 22, 2026
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Tanzania has set its sights on becoming sub-Saharan Africa's leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, according to a government strategy published by the Daily News. The east African nation is betting …
Jun 22, 2026
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A row has erupted over plans to cull Dartmoor's iconic hill ponies, with campaigners fiercely opposing what they describe as an attack on the moor's rural heritage. The dispute centres on grazing r…
Jun 22, 2026
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Vukile Property Fund, the South African real estate investment trust, is accelerating its push into the Italian market as part of ambitious growth plans for 2026. The fund, which already maintains …
Jun 21, 2026
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A Durban court has ordered the prioritisation of deportation proceedings against Malawian nationals, in a ruling that could reshape labour flows across southern Africa. The decision comes as South …
Jun 20, 2026
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Former crew members of a Scottish fishing trawler have come forward with allegations of systematic labour exploitation, describing conditions that one worker said reduced him to feeling like a slav…
Jun 20, 2026
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The number of young South Africans out of work has reached a critical threshold, with the official youth unemployment rate now standing at 60.9 percent. The figure, published in the latest quarterl…
Jun 20, 2026
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Nigel Farage has announced that The Reform party would ban foreign nationals from accessing social housing if the party gains power. The declaration, made during a campaign event in Clacton-on-Sea,…
Jun 18, 2026
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Footage of a young South African man embracing his father outside a prison has accumulated millions of views, sparking a national conversation about reintegration, family bonds, and second chances …
Jun 18, 2026
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Senior Nigerian officials, led by Minister Godswill Akpabio, have joined forces with military generals and alumni from the National Defence College to announce a comprehensive push to enhance borde…
Jun 16, 2026
Economy & Business
The Chinese automaker BYD has launched the Atto 2 compact crossover in South Africa, pricing it at R199,950 to claim the title of the country's most affordable plug-in hybrid. The vehicle arrived a…
Jun 15, 2026
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