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The Special Investigating Unit is expected to launch separate investigations into several government institutions. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed proclamations authorising the corruption-busting unit to probe allegations of maladministration in the affairs of: South African Special Risk Insurance Association (Sasria) payments relating to the July 2021 unrest. Two contracts at the Vaal University of […]

Baku, Azerbaijan — Kenya’s Environment Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has stressed the urgency of addressing climate change and securing financial support for vulnerable nations at the ongoing COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Speaking to journalists, Duale emphasized Africa’s demand for a new climate financing mechanism amounting to $1.3 trillion, which he described as a critical “irreducible

The deal, watched by the European Central Bank for its effect on inflation, comes at a tough time for Europe’s biggest economy. ADVERTISEMENT Germany’s biggest industrial union reached an agreement with employers on Tuesday over a wage dispute within the country’s metal and electrical industry.  The new agreement by trade union IG Metall, the dominant

Late in the 2024 election, Elon Musk made a tantalizing and outlandish offer: a sweepstakes offering $1 million daily to voters who pledged to sign on to his petition proclaiming support for the First and Second Amendments. The stunt raised questions about money in politics, but also about the use of what appeared to be

Italian indie thriller “The Contract,” starring Kevin Spacey as a character named “The Devil,” is set to world premiere at the Cairo Film Festival this week, without Spacey on the red carpet in the Egyptian capital’s Opera House. In the film, Spacey plays a role that has been described in promotional materials as somewhat akin

The Louisiana House of Representatives voted Tuesday to eliminate the state’s $150 million tax incentive for film and TV production, as part of a broad package of measures to reduce the state income tax. Louisiana was the first state to adopt a tax incentive for film production, in 1992, though the program did not start

There’s no better feeling than gifting a present that you’re absolutely certain will be met with unadulterated elation: the type of gift someone doesn’t even know they want but becomes one of their most prized possessions. Every man is different but luckily the internet functions as a sweeping universe of fun gadgets, toys and tech

Squid are back with a new album. Cowards, the follow-up to their second album, O Monolith, arrives February 7, 2025, via Warp. It comes with a video for “Crispy Skin,” from Takashi Ito, adapted from his 1995 short film Zone. Check that out below. Contributors to the LP include Clarissa Connelly, Tony Njoku, Pozi’s Rosa

It’s already been a week since Lagos Cocktail Week 2024 wrapped up. For those who missed it, here’s a look back at the excitement, where Gordon’s Gin truly stood out. On October 17th and 18th, the Balmoral Convention Centre in Victoria Island was buzzing with energy. People flocked to the Gordon’s booth, which was bright

Kobo360, the Goldman Sachs-backed truck-hailing startup, is developing a subscription-based fleet management software called HaulSight. The software enables businesses to track their fleet of vehicles, plan routes, and access invoice discounting. Developed this year, HaulSight is an opportunity for Kobo360 to increase revenue from its existing clientele—manufacturers like Flour Mills, Dangote, and FMCGs like Unilever—all