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Coffins said to contain hostages’ bodies arrive in Israel and Palestinian prisoners freed as Gaza truce nears expiry | CNN


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Four coffins containing Israeli hostages’ remains were received by Israel as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. The exchange marks the final swap in the 42-day truce, with talks on a permanent end to the war uncertain. Israel is set to release 642 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, including women, children, and political prisoners.



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Employers from Europe, Asia and Australia want South Africans for these jobs


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South Africa faces a ‘Brain Drain’ as skilled professionals move abroad for better opportunities. High crime rates and poor employment figures drive citizens to seek a better standard of living elsewhere. Stats SA reports a significant increase in South Africans living abroad, with Europe being the top destination, representing 40% of the diaspora from 2000 to 2020.



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Job cuts hit Vodacom South Africa – 113 roles to go – TechCentral


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Vodacom Group in South Africa is laying off over 100 employees in a restructuring drive, with 400 employees served notices under section 189 of the Labour Relations Act. The company confirmed the restructuring, expecting around 113 job losses. This marks the second round of job cuts in the past year, with Vodacom’s South African business having about 4,145 full-time employees.



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It costs more to send money to sub-Saharan Africa than anywhere else in the world: these companies are trying to change that | CNN


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African fintech companies aim to reduce high costs of remittances to sub-Saharan Africa, surpassing traditional players like Western Union. Remittances worth $54 billion to the region in 2023, vital for economies like Gambia and Kenya. Informal networks may lead to underestimation of actual figures.



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Ancient glaciers reshaped Earth’s surface, fueling the rise of complex life on Earth, scientists say | CNN


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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter to explore fascinating discoveries and scientific advancements. A new study reveals that over half a billion years ago, glaciers on Earth stirred up minerals that shaped complex life by depositing them in the ocean. The Neoproterozoic Era, or “Snowball Earth,” from 1 billion to 543 million years ago, saw the formation and breakup of the supercontinent Rodinia.



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