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TechCentral

Vodacom Group appoints Mohamed Abdallah as CEO of international markets and Vodafone Egypt. Abdallah’s expanded role includes overseeing operations in Egypt, DRC, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania. He succeeds Diego Gutierrez and will report directly to Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub. Abdallah has been with Vodafone Egypt for 27 years, delivering growth and leadership in various roles.
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BusinessTech

London-based online trading provider, IG Group, is closing its South Africa operations. However, local customers will still receive service. IG Group, worth £3.9 billion, offers spread betting and CFD trading services. Established in 1974, it entered South Africa in 2010 through IG Markets South Africa, regulated by the FSCA. The move aims to provide South African traders access to global financial markets.
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Moneyweb

Prosus NV’s President and chief investment officer Ervin Tu will step down after a four-year tenure, facilitating a restructuring and new CEO appointment. Tu, who joined in 2021, will remain as an advisor. The Amsterdam-based tech investor, majority-owned by Naspers, aims for growth under successor Fabricio Bloisi.
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Daily Maverick

126 undocumented migrant workers face detention and deportation orders after violence in Valencia, Addo. Three foreign nationals killed in vigilante attacks following a resident’s murder. Over 100 displaced workers likely to be deported on Friday. Police confirm detainees held in Eastern Cape pending deportation. Home Affairs silent on operations. Valencia, a citrus town, sees migrant workers annually.
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BusinessTech

North-West University begins construction on Desmond Tutu School of Medicine to combat South Africa’s medical professional shortage. Prof Bismark Tyobeka initiates construction at Potchefstroom Campus, with first students expected in 2028. NWU aims to address critical lack of doctors in North West province and country, where doctor-to-patient ratio is 0.31 per 1,000 people.
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CapeTown ETC

A trafficking sting in Cape Town rescued a woman and led to two arrests at a guest house in Goodwood. The operation involved the Hawks, Home Affairs, and A21 NGO. Nine adults and three children were found, with four women admitting to being sex workers. One victim was confirmed trafficked. The rescued woman is receiving medical care and will be placed in a safe shelter.
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EWN

The South African woman, Kim White, was murdered in the US, with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation offering support to her family. American authorities are investigating the case, and her husband has been arrested. The government expressed deep sadness and condolences to the family, refraining from further comments to respect their privacy.
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the Guardian

Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian airbases resulted in destruction of strategic bombers. Satellite images from Capella Space show damage at Irkutsk airfield after Operation Spiderweb. Remnants of Tu-22 Backfires and Tu-95 bombers seen in SAR pictures. John Ford of James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies confirms the damage. Before-and-after composite image of Belaya airfield provided.
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BBC News

Israeli troops opened fire on Palestinians converging on a new aid distribution site in southern Gaza, resulting in “total carnage” as reported by witnesses. The Israeli military claims the troops fired warning shots at suspects deviating from designated routes. The incident highlights criticism of the new aid distribution system in Gaza, managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation with armed security teams.
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Daily Maverick

Professor Balthazar, a prominent legal figure in South Africa, remains anonymous to focus on his work. Dr. John Hlophe faces a judgment from the Western Cape High Court for his appointment to the Judicial Service Commission. The court ruled in favor of the Democratic Alliance, Freedom Under Law, and Corruption Watch. Hlophe’s impeachment as a judge raises questions about his appointment to the JSC.
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