Reviving Engagement With China ‘Counterproductive and Dangerous’: Rep. Gallagher

Read More In trying to engage China, the Biden administration is reviving a China policy that hasn’t worked for decades, warned Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.). “Time and time again, engagement—particularly engagement just for the sake of engagement—has undermined the urgency we need to actually win this competition, the fact that the Biden ministration is reviving […]

Researchers Identify the 5 Most Common ‘Words’ Newborn Babies Make

Read More Almost all newborn babies across the world speak the same language because of natural vocal reflexes during the first three months, according to a parenting expert who has broken down five universal sounds representing the most common needs of babies. By understanding the subtle “pre-cry” sounds, caregivers can prevent the ensuing wailing siren […]

State ready for trial of alleged fraudsters who tried to bribe NPA

Read More Fraudsters allegedly offered a R3.5 million bribe to the NPA to make R69 million police tender fraud investigation ‘go away’ They allegedly offered a R3.5 million bribe to make R69 million police tender fraud investigation ‘go away’ This article is only available to subscribers. View subscription options If you are already a subscriber, […]

Pikitup helps pile up Joburg debt

Read More An executive at Pikitup allegedly lied about having authorisation to circumvent national procurement legislation regarding the supply-chain management processes, leading to the City of Johannesburg’s waste management entity losing about R1.3  billion. A forensic investigation by law firm Malatji & Co Attorneys showed that Pikitup chief financial officer Litshani Matsila lied to senior managers […]

Vodacom’s contribution to Youth Month and economic emancipation

Read More Rishaad Tayob is the Consumer Business Director at Vodacom South Africa responsible for Consumer Sales including Distribution and Terminals. Through initiatives like ConnectU and NXT LVL, SA youth become empowered and employed Youth Month in South Africa is an annual commemoration that holds great significance for the nation. It serves as a reminder […]

‘I’m left with nothing’: Nigerians feel brunt of economic shakeup

Read More Nigerians are feeling the strain as their new president pushes through a series of unpopular policies that have earned him praise from foreign investors. Bola Tinubu, who was sworn in on 29 May, has surprised many observers by taking a running start to his tenure of Africa’s most populous country. In little over […]

Prince Harry and Meghan’s multimillion-dollar deal with Spotify to end

Read More The multimillion-dollar deal that a media group run by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has had with streaming giant Spotify is ending by mutual agreement, the two parties said on Thursday. The couple have produced just one series under their Archewell Audio podcast imprint since inking the agreement […]