South African pet treat manufacturer Maneli Pets’ first customer was a buyer in the United States. From its factory in Johannesburg, the company produces a range of innovative pet treats – including from unique protein sources such as ostrich, venison, crocodile, and fish – for both the international and domestic market. Nhlanhla Dlamini, the company’s founder, explains that these unique proteins help international brands differentiate themselves in a crowded market. “It is ultimately a game of competing for consumer eyeballs and anywhere that you can stand out to be a little bit different to everyone else on the market, that…
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KLY Responds To Claims That He Left The SA Hip Hop Scene. During the peak of South African hip hop’s commercial boom, KLY emerged as a dominant force, making a significant impact with a string of chart-topping hits and stamping his reputation as one of the most sought-after artists in the industry. KLY Responds To Claims That He Left The SA Hip Hop Scene Despite the significant impact he made at the height of his career, the renowned rapper eventually stepped back from the limelight. This shift led some fans to believe that he had withdrawn from the South African…
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has threatened an unpaid carer with court proceedings over an an accidental breach of carer’s allowance earnings rules.Jacques cares for her disabled son and elderly mother and accidentally breached the Carer’s Allowance working due to her failure to notify officials that she had returned to work after maternity leave.“I apologised and said it was a complete mistake,” she told the Guardian. “But the interview process is designed to be as cold and dehumanising as possible, focusing on trying to prove my guilt, trying to catch me out with every statement I made.”Jacques’ case…
The Cardinals finished the 2023 season with the second-worst record in the league (4-13), but that was largely due to the fact that quarterback Kyler Murray didn’t play for most of the year.Murray tore his ACL late in 2022 and didn’t return until Week 10 of last season. He immediately made his impact felt, leading Arizona to a 25-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons.Head coach Jonathan Gannon expects to see a lot more of that this year now that Murray has had a full offseason in second-year offensive coordinator Drew Petzing’s offense.”Physically and mentally, I mean, he looks damn good.…
It has been more than a month since a former president of the United States, Donald Trump, used my identity as an insult in a televised debate. He called his opponent, current US President Joe Biden, a “very bad Palestinian” for his alleged failure to help Israel “finish the job” of killing everyone in Gaza and stealing the land. He received zero pushback. Biden, the person who is directly funding and supplying the weapons for the ongoing genocide of my people, clearly had no issue with our identity being turned into a slur. But the nation’s liberal commentariat, always ready…
A Queens pedestrian was struck and killed after being caught in a crash between two vehicles early Tuesday morning, as officers search for two people who ran from a truck involved in the collision, police said. The crash happened at Kissena Boulevard and Horace Harding Expressway around 12:29 a.m. Tuesday, according to police. A U-Haul truck and a Honda sedan collided and ended up on the sidewalk hitting and killing a 56-year-old man, police said. It’s unclear which vehicle struck the pedestrian and how the crash initially occurred. Two women in the U-Haul truck left the scene and police are…
Grammy Award-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage, under the adept production of Collin “Bulby” Yorkand MarkyL, released their empowering anthem, “Solid Woman” on March 8, 2024. “Solid Woman” is a soulful ode to the strength, intelligence, and inner beauty that defines women. With a stellar lineup of musicians, including Kirk Bennett on drums, Danny Dennis on bass, Bowie on keys, Khan Chin on guitar, Dean Fraser on saxophone, and Okiel McIntyre on trumpet, the musical composition is a harmonious blend of Reggae rhythms and vibrant instrumentals that complement the powerful message within. Recorded at the legendary Tuff Gong Studios in Jamaica, the authenticity of the Reggae spirit infuses every note of “Solid Woman.” The recording engineers, Mondayz, Bulby York,…
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and members of the UN Delegation including UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, Elena Panova, and UN Special Envoy on Financing the 2030 Development Agenda, Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, said the UN Deputy Secretary-General conveyed UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ greetings to President El-Sisi. She noted that Mr. Guterres looks forward to further advancing cooperation and coordination between the two sides. This was appreciated…
Nigerian music icon, 2baba, has added his voice to the ongoing feud between music duo P-Square (Paul Okoye and Peter Okoye) and their elder brother, Jude Okoye.The brothers have been embroiled in a long-standing dispute over their music business, with the latest development being Rudeboy’s announcement of P-Square’s separation in an interview. Peter Okoye (Mr P) accused his brother, Paul, and their brother, Jude, of financial misappropriation, prompting Peter to file a petition with the EFCC.In response, Peter released an open letter detailing his side of the story. He alleged that Paul and Jude conspired against him. Also, he stated…
As the month of August is upon us, we have a new full moon to look forward to.Astrologically speaking, the full moon in August is in Aquarius.This moon is expected to bring about a period of unpredictable and intense energy. According to Astrology.com, “foundations you once relied upon may suddenly become unstable, as the stars push each of us to revolutionise our lives”.When the moon is completely illuminated and facing the sun in its orbit around the Earth, it gives you a full moon. Even though we refer to it as a full moon, that’s technically untrue. The moon is only…