Twitter now X

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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