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South Africa seeks tariff exemption as US probes forced labor tied to imports
7+ hour, 59+ min ago (293+ words) A South African delegation led by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition appeared before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in Washington this week as part of a Section 301 investigation examining whether at least 60 economies adequately enforce bans on…...
Young entrepreneurs to run businesses at Hampstead Youth Farmers’ Market
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (161+ words) Lothian parent petitions against extended middle school math classes Cromwell light rail station in Anne Arundel closed temporarily after thunderstorm damage Fireworks injuries, boat explosion: July 4 weekend emergencies in Anne Arundel Assateague Island National Seashore staffs a lifeguard this holiday…...
South Africa postpones travel to Mexico for World Cup due to visa issues
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (210+ words) Bafana Bafana were supposed to leave for Mexico on Sunday to start its preparations for the tournament. The team is set to play co-host Mexico in the opening game in Mexico City on June 11. South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie…...
Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola’s leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (842+ words) By NICOLE WINFIELD and GERALD IMRAY Leo’s arrival in Angola, the oil-and-mineral rich former Portuguese colony, marked the third leg of his four-nation African voyage. En route from Cameroon, he spoke again of the ongoing back-and-forth with U.S. President Donald…...
Composer of iconic ‘Lion King’ chant sues comedian over ‘Circle of Life’ translation
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (678+ words) A Grammy-award winning South African composer who wrote and performed the iconic opening chant in “Circle of Life” for Disney’s “The Lion King” movies is suing a comedian for allegedly damaging his reputation by intentionally misrepresenting the song’s meaning on…...
African Union summit opens as youth anger grows over a ‘bloc of old leaders’
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (554+ words) By EVELYNE MUSAMBI and CHINEDU ASADU Set up to “promote the unity and solidarity of the African States,” analysts say the African Union faces a legitimacy crisis among youth for failing to meet their expectations. Meanwhile, several African countries battle…...
Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 12 dead, including 3 children
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (407+ words) Another 13 people were wounded and being treated in the hospital. Police didn’t give details of the ages of those who were injured or their conditions. Police adjusted the death toll after they said a 12th victim died in the hospital. The…...