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Daily Maverick’s Caryn Dolley suggests that ‘Cryptoqueen’ Ruja Ignatova, wanted for the OneCoin scam, may have been hiding in South Africa, contrary to rumors of her death at sea. Previous investigations hinted at her ties to Cape Town. New clues raise speculation about her whereabouts, prompting questions about the elusive mastermind’s proximity.
A rabid Cape Fur Seal attacked a man snorkeling with his family at Windmill Beach in Cape Town on Monday. The beach was closed for the day, and the seal was euthanized. Reports of aggressive seals and a rabies outbreak among marine animals have been increasing along the Western Cape Coast. Emergency and research teams responded to the incident.
Some African countries like Niger, Burundi, and Chad maintain low unemployment rates due to policies supporting key sectors and the informal economy. The African Development Bank warns of a youth unemployment crisis, with up to 100 million jobless by 2030 if action isn’t taken. While some nations struggle with high rates, others prioritize sectors like agriculture and tourism to provide livelihoods.
M23 rebels seize Minova and other towns in eastern DR Congo, including key supply routes to Goma. The rebels, composed of ethnic Tutsis, have made significant gains in the region, part of the ongoing conflict involving numerous armed groups in mineral-rich eastern Congo.
Orlando Pirates have a strong squad with players who could start for Kaizer Chiefs. Patrick Maswanganyi may move to UD Oliveirense for R40 million. Chiefs prepare for Nedbank Cup against Free Agents. Fans express concerns about team performance. Pirates face Royal AM in Betway Premiership. Manager may rotate squad after Caf Champions League. Maswanganyi scored in Egypt. Pirates clash with Royal AM on Jan 23.
Chairperson Anthea Ramolobeng reported South African prisons are 48% overcrowded, with 156,000 inmates and only 105,474 bed spaces. She expressed concern over the high number of foreign national inmates and outlined strategies to address overcrowding, including managing detainees and encouraging rehabilitation-focused sentences. Contraband remains a serious issue, with discrepancies in investigations and disciplinary actions. Oversight visits are planned to address these issues.
Governments, private sector, and regional bodies must collaborate to address Africa’s infrastructure challenges hindering mining sector growth. The continent needs $130-170 billion annually for development, but investment falls short. Legal and regulatory issues, corruption, and lack of access to finance are major hurdles. Cross-border projects and partnerships with international institutions can help maximize economic and mining synergies. Collaboration is key to unlocking Africa’s mining potential.
Eastern Cape judge president Selby Mbenenge faces sexual harassment accusations as his counsel cross-examines the accuser, Andiswa Mengo, questioning her honesty and responses to explicit messages. Mengo admits to mixed reactions but asserts feeling stripped of dignity and diminished productivity at work. The tribunal will determine if the interactions were consensual.
President Trump, along with CEOs of OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, unveiled a $500 billion private sector investment for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The joint venture, named Stargate, aims to advance AI technology.
