Category BreakingNews

Daily Maverick

US President Trump seems offended by South Africa’s black-led government and their actions, including bringing a genocide case against Israel. Recent events, like the expulsion of Ambassador Rasool for speaking out, suggest a shift in South Africa’s foreign policy. President Ramaphosa urges unity and rejects divisive narratives in response to Trump’s comments.
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Investing.com

PsiQuantum, a quantum computing startup, is raising $750 million at a $6 billion valuation led by BlackRock. Unlike others, it uses traditional manufacturing techniques to produce quantum chips at a New York factory. The company aims to scale up production to make millions of quantum processors for various applications, including predicting molecular interactions and developing new materials.
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Daily Maverick

The Department of Home Affairs celebrates successful upgrade of digital verification system, reducing error rate to under 1%. The system, used by government and financial institutions, now offers faster and more efficient service, with biometric features for identity verification. Minister Leon Schreiber hails the upgrade as a significant step towards digitalization and enhancing security of the National Population Register.
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TimesLIVE

Mdantsane East London Taxi Association announces total shutdown of taxi services in protest over alleged persecution of prominent taxi boss Simphiwe “Gabs” Mtshala by police. Mtshala faced serious charges including murders, attempted murders, illegal possession of firearms, and extortion, but charges were withdrawn last minute. Taxi operators demand thorough investigations before arrests.
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AP News

South African President Ramaphosa refutes claims of white persecution in response to allegations by Trump, Musk, and white minority groups. Denies accusations of promoting white genocide and mistreating Afrikaners. Urges unity and rejects false narratives dividing the nation.
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SABC News

Zane Dangor, South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, leads a delegation to New York to brief member states on G20 priorities. The visit aims to align G20 discussions with key UN objectives of Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability. Dangor will meet with Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and engage with G20 member states amid political tensions with the Trump administration.
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Daily Maverick

Kenya seeks new IMF lending program incorporating funds from previous program; Zambia’s CEC to invest $500 million in solar power expansion; DRC ceasefire in Walikale falters as rebels accuse army of violations, delaying peace efforts in conflict-ridden region.
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CNN

Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to a group chat about strikes in Yemen by Trump administration officials. The National Security Council confirmed the authenticity of the text.
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EWN

Johannesburg child pornography accused Darren Wilken opts for legal aid assistance after BDK Attorneys terminate mandate. Wilken and girlfriend Tiona Megan Moodley face charges of operating global child pornography network. FBI tracked Wilken, leading to arrest in January. Court hears extradition requests from 3 countries. Pair denied bail, accused of making millions through distribution of child pornography.
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BusinessTech

Google’s R18 billion investment in data centre infrastructure in Johannesburg aims to create 300,000 jobs and contribute R1.7 trillion to South Africa’s economy by 2030. The tech giant believes South Africa can become an AI leader due to its youth bulge and high unemployment rate. Google’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa President Tara Brady highlighted the country’s potential during a press conference.
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