Twitter now X
Twitter has ceased to be an independent company after merging with a newly formed shell firm called X Corp, driving speculation about what Elon Musk
China faces pension crisis as population ages
China is grappling with a crisis of retirement as the country’s population ages. This could have serious implications for the future of China and the
IMF cuts global growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global economic growth forecast for 2023. It said that global GDP would likely grow by 2.8% in
Kenya cash crunch sees civil servants go unpaid
Many Kenyan civil servants have not been paid their March salaries as the East African country faces a cash crunch. President William Ruto has ruled
Harry Potter fans vow to boycott HBO TV
Harry Potter fans are divided after it was revealed the franchise is to be made into a TV series, with some vowing to boycott the
More than 20 people missing after migrant boats sink in Mediterranean
More than 20 people are feared to have lost their lives after two boats carrying migrants sank in the Mediterranean Sea over the weekend. The
Warning over Botswana democracy
The United Nations (UN) has warned that democracy in Botswana is under threat. The Universal Periodic Review (UPR), conducted by the UN, of the country
Indian tiger population breaches 3 000
The tiger population in India is now above 3 000. This is according to the latest census of the country’s number of tigers. The census found
Extradition of the Guptas denied by the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) turned down South Africa’s application to extradite Atul and Rajesh Gupta two months ago, on 13 February 2023. Justice
Councillors under constant threat by political opponents
KwaZulu-Natal councillors have fled their homes after receiving threats to their lives, as political intolerance intensifies due to the collapse of coalition governments in local