In the annual State of the Union address in late February, the US president, Donald Trump, declared: “This is the golden age of America.” In a lengthy and wide-ranging address, the president told his fellow…
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The European Central Bank is launching a financial literacy campaign for women based on step-counting. ECB president Christine Lagarde unveiled the programme, named EuroSteps, at an event on March 2 ahead of International Women’s Day,…
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Israel prepared for weeks-long Iran campaign, unlikely to deploy ground forces, spokesperson says by : Reuters Source link
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In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch Godongwana characterised this as the turning point in South Africa’s public finances – heralding improved confidence, increased growth and…
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Wildlife trafficking is a global crisis impacting at least 4,000 species of plants and animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds, corals and rare plants. A shocking case from 2025 involved the seizure of 3.7 tonnes of…
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Iran conflict disrupts global shipping as tankers are stranded, damaged by : Reuters Source link
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South Africa’s minibus taxi industry is the backbone of the country’s public transport system. Every day, millions of commuters rely on it. In many low-income and peri-urban communities, there is no real alternative. They account…
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The Swiss National Bank (SNB) made a Sfr26.1 billion ($33.66 billion) profit in 2025, a significant reduction on the Sfr67.3 billion profit it posted last year. The bank’s annual results, released yesterday (March 2), detailed a…
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Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens’ biometric and personal data and use it to give people access to essential public services…
Read MoreOil prices surge after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran; crude around $80/bbl likely by : Investing.com Source link
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