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EU And SA Announce R94bn Package For New Investments In Clean Energy, Vaccine Manufacturing – President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the initiative, which he said would support strategic investment projects. [dm]
‘Sick’ Of Austerity: Finance Minister Says He Alone Was Behind Proposal To Hike VAT – Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he instructed Treasury to include a VAT hike in the budget after becoming “sick” of austerity. [News24]
The World’s Greatest Places Of 2025, According To TIME – Grab your suitcase and your passport — TIME has just released its list of the world’s 100 greatest places to visit in 2025. [cnn]
Putin Says ‘Yes’ To Ceasefire – But Lays Down Impossible Terms For Ukraine – Russian president endorses proposal that experts say would amount to surrender by Volodymyr Zelensky and Kyiv. [independent]
Donald Trump Threatens 200% Tariff On EU Wine And Champagne – US president says levy on alcohol imports would be retaliation for ‘nasty’ 50% tariff imposed on bourbon whiskey. [guardian]
George And Amal Clooney Want You To Join Them On A 5-Day Trip In Lake Como – For just under $250,000, you can be one of 16 guests to attend the couple’s next Clooney Foundation for Justice event. [robbreport]
American Airlines Plane Catches Fire At Denver International Airport, Passengers Forced To Stand On Wing As They Evacuate – An American Airlines plane suddenly burst into flames after it diverted to Denver International Airport on Thursday night – forcing evacuating passengers onto the wing of the aircraft as thick black smoke consumed the tarmac. [nypost]
Bok Wing Cheslin Kolbe Wins SA Rugby Men’s Player Of The Year Award – For the first time in over a decade, a backline player — Bok wing Cheslin Kolbe — has won the SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year award. [dm]
The Sweet Dutch Sandwich That Makes No Sense – There’s a pervasive belief in the Netherlands that this unconventional meal helps lift the national mood. [bbc]
Staple Food Prices: Woolworths vs Checkers vs Pick n Pay – Wondering which is the most affordable place to shop between these three major South African retailers? [jacarandafm]
F1 Australian GP: Practice Results, Times And Updates After Ollie Bearman Crashes On Debut – The first race of the 2025 F1 season is upon us as Australia returns to host the season-opening grand prix for the first time in six years. [independent]
From Gucci To LV: Africa’s Luxury Market Boom Amid Global Economic Decline – As the world becomes increasingly interconnected through social media, a new trend is emerging that reflects the lavish lifestyles of influencers, musicians, and the affluent. [iol]
Tour Operators Discontinue Camel Rides In Egypt – Airbnb, together with dozens of tour operators in Egypt, has pledged to discontinue the selling of tours for camel and animal rides at top Egyptian destinations. [getaway]
Earthquake Hits Italy Overnight – A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Italian city of Naples in the early hours of Thursday, shaking buildings, knocking out power, and injuring at least one person. [msn]
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