Authors: Michelle Knowles, Head of Trade and Working Capital (Pan Africa), and Michael von Fintel, Head of Financial Institutions at Absa CIB As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, shifting trade relationships among major economies are set to have profound impacts on African trade. With traditional trade routes being redefined and new alliances forming, Africa finds itself at a crossroads of both opportunities and challenges. The continent’s rich resources and growing markets position it uniquely to benefit from these changes, but only if strategic adjustments are made to navigate the complex web of international trade dynamics. The challenges are…
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Top 10 Gigi Lamayne Songs Of All Time: A Tribute To SA’s Fierce Hip-Hop Queen. Gigi Lamayne is undeniably one of South Africa’s most impactful and versatile hip-hop artists. With her unique ability to blend fiery lyrics, storytelling, and powerful themes of resilience, she has become an icon in the South African music industry. Top 10 Gigi Lamayne Songs Of All Time: A Tribute To SA’s Fierce Hip-Hop Queen Her discography spans a range of styles and genres, showcasing her evolution as an artist and her influence in the hip-hop scene. Here are the top 10 songs that define Gigi…
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Dick Allen, Ken Boyer, John Donaldson, Steve Garvey, Dave Parker, Vic Harris, Tommy John and Luis Tiant were revealed Monday by the Hall of Fame as this year’s candidates on the Era Committee ballot. Most commonly known as the “veterans committee,” a panel of 16 people (comprised of former players, executives, sportswriters and historians) will meet during the Winter Meetings to vote on whether or not any of these eight candidates will be elected to Cooperstown. At least 12 of 16 votes are needed for induction, and the results of the balloting will be revealed on Dec. 8. The Era Committee rotates…
A combat role for Pyongyang’s troops risks the entry of a third state into the conflict prompted by Moscow’s invasion in 2022.Thousands of North Korean troops are now on the ground in Russia ready to support its war on Ukraine, including in the front-line Kursk region, South Korea has reported. Over 10,000 North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia, Seoul’s defence ministry said on Tuesday. The report follows similar announcements from Ukraine and the United States, with fears rising that the deployment of Pyongyang’s forces on the battlefield could mark an escalation of the war to include a third state.…
The whole world is watching the U.S. presidential election as voters go to the polls Tuesday, but for some countries the vote is more consequential than for others. The stability of foreign governments, economies and even territorial integrity could be affected by the Nov.5 vote. China, Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Iran are among the countries likely to feel an immediate or near-term impact of any new administration. Scott Olson | Bill Pugliano | Getty ImagesDemocratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump. The world is watching the U.S. presidential election as…
By Chen Chieh-ling and Wu Kuan-hsien TAIPEI, Taiwan, (CNA) – A pregnant woman’s risk of premature delivery increases when exposed to higher temperatures during the later stages of pregnancy, according to research conducted in Taiwan and announced at a medical seminar on Saturday. The work was part of a research project conducted by a team led by Taipei Medical University College of Public Health Dean Chen Yi-hua (陳怡樺), and was presented at a seminar on the impact and adaptation of pregnancy/children as a result of climate change. It integrated cohort studies between 2011 and 2022 in the Greater Taipei Area…
Priddy Ugly: “God is using me.” Renowned South African rapper Priddy Ugly recently took to social media to express profound reflections on faith and the importance of community, emphasizing the role of the Black and Brown family in shaping a brighter future. His words resonate with a powerful call to action, urging society to recognize the significance of nurturing the next generation. Priddy Ugly: “God is using me” “God is using me as a vessel to showcase the magnitude of His might & grace,” he wrote, sharing his sense of purpose and connection to a higher calling. His statement reveals…
Health bosses have said two more cases of the mpox virus variant Clade 1b have been detected in the UK — and are household contacts of the first case announced in London.The two latest patients are under specialist care at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.The UKHSA said the risk to the public continued to “remain low” and added: “There has been extensive planning under way to ensure healthcare professionals are equipped and prepared to respond to any further confirmed cases.”Professor Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Adviser at UKHSA, said: “Mpox is very infectious in households with close…
Third baseman Matt Chapman’s six-year, $151M extension with the Giants may have set the market for Alex Bregman in free agency.The two players are similar. Bregman is a year younger at 30 years old and broke into the majors a year before Chapman. While Chapman is the superior defender (70 runs saved at third compared to Bregman’s 28), Bregman has been more productive offensively (132 OPS+ to Chapman’s 118). Bregman has been slightly more valuable thus far, with 39.6 bWAR compared to Chapman at 38.4 bWAR, but he also has that additional year of service time. Bregman had a solid…