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South Africa: Anti-apartheid activist Chris Hani’s killer launched on parole

South Africa: Anti-apartheid activist Chris Hani’s killer launched on parole

South African government has announced that the killer of anti-apartheid activist Chris Hani has been released from prison after being stabbed in prison in the wake of a controversial parole announcement. "Janusz Walus was released…

Enterprise booming as halal sector valued over $2 trillion

Enterprise booming as halal sector valued over $2 trillion

Hundreds of halal products all under one roof - from children's toys to carpets and street food. In Arabic, halal means "permissible", in contrast to haram which is forbidden. It's a wide-ranging expression that covers…

China commerce hunch, Apple woes, central financial institution conferences

China commerce hunch, Apple woes, central financial institution conferences

© Reuters. By Geoffrey Smith Investing.com -- China announced more measures loosening COVID-19 health measures after new data showed its trade slowed sharply in November. Apple's iPhone production is one of the casualties of that…

Intensified efforts to take care of a Polio free Eswatini

Intensified efforts to take care of a Polio free Eswatini

Eswatini has joined countries like Botswana, Mozambique, and Malawi in intensifying efforts to protect more people from polio. Following the finalisation of the National Polio Preparedness and Response Plan, the country went on to conduct…

World Cup: Moroccan gamers pose with Palestinian flag

World Cup: Moroccan gamers pose with Palestinian flag

A Palestinian flag was carried onto the field by Moroccan players after they qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup at the expense of Spain in Doha on Tuesday, AFP reporters noted. At…

Tigray capital reconnected to Ethiopia energy grid after year-long blackout

Tigray capital reconnected to Ethiopia energy grid after year-long blackout

The capital of Tigray, Mekele, has been reconnected to the national power grid after more than a year of being cut off due to the war in this northern region of Ethiopia, the national electricity…

Kenya: President Ruto Urges 20 New Excessive Court docket Judges to Serve Nation With Diligence

Kenya: President Ruto Urges 20 New Excessive Court docket Judges to Serve Nation With Diligence

Nairobi — President William Ruto has challenged the 20 newly appointed High Court judges to serve the people of Kenya with unfailing integrity and commitment. The President, who spoke State House, Nairobi during the swearing-in…

Smaller African nations are industrialising quicker than their bigger friends

Smaller African nations are industrialising quicker than their bigger friends

This article was written by Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Smaller African countries are punching beyond their weight to diversify their economies from agricultural dependence, a new report shows. A new report shows that value-add…

Stack Overflow bans ChatGPT-generated code

Stack Overflow bans ChatGPT-generated code

Developer knowledge-sharing platform Stack Overflow, has announced that it has placed a temporary ban on the use of ChatGPT-generated text for posts on the platform. ChatGPT, which launched on Friday, is a conversational AI tool…

Bolstering Africa’s well being emergency readiness and response

Bolstering Africa’s well being emergency readiness and response

Brazzaville – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in partnership with Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, West African Health Organization, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UK Health…

Texas firm wins profitable Military contract to construct Black Hawk, Apache helicopters

Texas firm wins profitable Military contract to construct Black Hawk, Apache helicopters

1/3 The U.S. Army has selected the Bell V-280 Valor as its next-generation assault aircraft. Photo courtesy of U.S. Army/YouTube Dec. 6 (UPI) -- A Texas company has won a lucrative contract to build a…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils plan to cap oil refinery income

California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils plan to cap oil refinery income

1/3 California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants so-called Big Oil to pay a penalty for excessive profits, accusing them of fleecing his constituents. Photo by Eric Thayer/UPI | License Photo Dec. 6 (UPI) -- California Gov.…