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Peach Payments is retrenching senior engineers, DevOps, and software engineers to realign the business for profitability by 2025. Co-founder Rahul Jain confirmed the Section 189 consultations, aiming to maintain service levels while becoming a sustainable business. Founded in 2012 in Cape Town. The retrenchment process began in the week of 7 April 2025.
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China announces reduction in US film imports following Trump’s 125% tariffs. China Film Administration cites US tariffs as reason, plans to respect market rules and audience choice. Influential bloggers had suggested countermeasures earlier. Move impacts Hollywood studios’ shares. China, second largest film market, sees rise in domestic films over Hollywood imports.
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Actor Val Kilmer, known for “Top Gun” and “Batman Forever,” died at 65 from pneumonia, as confirmed by his death certificate. Other contributing factors included respiratory failure and squamous cell carcinoma. Kilmer’s family thanked supporters for honoring his memory.
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Stephen Gleisner, founder of The Courier Guy in South Africa, shared in a podcast interview how a small family favor and a white lie changed his life trajectory. After working in the restaurant industry post-military service, he found little fulfillment in managerial roles at franchises. Gleisner then sold his belongings to travel to Mozambique for a fresh start, residing in a maid’s quarters while awaiting a visa.
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Prosecutors in the Timothy Omotoso rape case face inquiry by Chapter 9 institutions after botching the trial. The CRL, gender equality, and human rights commissions are investigating the acquittal of the Nigerian televangelist and two others on 32 counts. The South African Human Rights Commission plans to invite all involved in the trial to ascertain what went wrong and how to correct it.
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Nelson Amenya, a student at HEC Paris business school, aims to transition to the C-suite after years in retail in Kenya. He plans to bring his education back home to improve governance. Amenya blew the whistle on a controversial airport project involving Adani Group, leading to its cancellation.
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Beijing stands firm against Trump’s tariffs, citing its economic strength and ability to resist US pressure. Despite challenges, China remains confident in its position and warns of repercussions for US exporters. Trump’s tariff strategy has not forced China to back down.
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A luxurious R85 million mansion in Sandhurst, Johannesburg, boasts unique amenities like a putt-putt course, beach volleyball court, and home cinema with a popcorn and sweet station. Designed by Pattichides and Partners, the 5-bedroom house features top-quality finishes, an infinity pool, jacuzzi, and Italian kitchen.
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Advocates are calling for the closure of New York’s heliports after a tourist helicopter crash on the Hudson River killed a pilot and a Spanish family of five. The chair of Stop the Chop group criticized the age of the helicopters involved. Investigators are determining the cause of the crash, which witnesses described as the helicopter breaking up midair. At least 38 people have died in NYC helicopter accidents since 1977.
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Minister Hlabisa to visit poisoned boy in ICU after spaza shop incident in Soweto. Child fell ill from contaminated snacks. President’s directive for spaza shop registration and food-handling standards discussed. 90% of spaza shops in Buffalo City Metro unregistered.
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