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Google denies South Africa Competition Commission’s claim of extracting disproportionate value from news publishers, contributing to local media decline. Commission’s report cites Google’s monopoly position and unequal bargaining power, stating the need for equitable value sharing. Google refutes allegations, highlighting its contributions to local media through products and initiatives.

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Daily Maverick

Electricity Minister warns US may withdraw funding for South Africa’s energy transition plan due to Trump’s climate policies. The International Partners Group has supported the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan to shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources. Trump’s actions include withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and promoting fossil fuels over renewables. US share of funding for the plan may be at risk.

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Business Insider Africa

A recent report by the African Development Bank predicts that the fastest-growing economies in Africa will dominate global rankings by 2025. With policies focusing on improving productivity and competitiveness in agriculture and manufacturing, growth is expected to increase in most regions. East Africa is forecasted to be the fastest-growing region, with GDP growth projected to reach 5.3% in 2025.

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Daily Maverick

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal announced its 67-member provincial task team, led by Jeff Radebe as convenor, to guide the province into the 2026 local government elections. The team includes members from various party factions, with Mike Mabuyakhulu as coordinator and Nomusa Dube as deputy. Nomagugu Simelane serves as the provincial fundraiser.

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My Broadband

Old Mutual executives warn IT staff of possible retrenchments, denying reports of mass layoffs. Chief information officer and chief technology officer say impacted staff will engage in consultation process. Retrenchments part of company’s efforts to optimize and transform for future growth. Source cites IT blunders costing billions as reason for job cuts.

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Daily Maverick

Elon Musk’s request for US government workers to justify their jobs caused divisions in Trump’s administration. Some agencies set a deadline for responses, while others ignored him. Musk’s directive to civil service workers to provide a summary raised questions about his authority in the government. Trump supported Musk’s move, calling it “great” and praising the “genius” behind it.

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Daily Maverick

South African soldiers injured in clashes with M23 rebels in DRC have returned for medical care. SANDF repatriated critically wounded soldiers, with the rest to follow. 14 fallen soldiers were also brought back. Remaining soldiers, trapped by M23, await their fate. They were part of UN peacekeeping missions in the region.

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BusinessTech

Criminals in South Africa are targeting gate motors and outdoor security beams, with Pretoria experiencing a notable increase in thefts. Thieves disable security systems by stealing outdoor beams, making future break-ins easier. Gate motors are also popular targets for resale. Criminals exploit homeowners’ lack of activation and poorly maintained perimeter security to avoid detection.

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The South African

A viral tweet allegedly from Elon Musk criticizes Eskom’s load shedding in South Africa, questioning missing funds and calling load shedding a “business model.” Musk has previously accused South Africa of racial discrimination and claimed a “genocide of white people.” The authenticity of the tweet remains uncertain.

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