SA: Investment grade within two years?
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Katsina health workers suspend seven-day warning strike
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From Tasriman, the Asantehene went to the Jimi Dam, near Odumasi, to observe its state following illegal mining activities. Alarmed over the extent of damage to the dam, Otumfuo remarked: “if we don’t take care we will all die from Galamsey activities.” Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II He said as much as the youth need […] The post Otumfuo…
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South Africa: AI Cannot Predict SA's 2026 Elections Outcome, but It May Influence November 4 Polls
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Linux 7.3 is out with some nice improvements for people with low VRAM AMD cards
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Okango questions Kenya’s Ebola preparedness after health workers contract virus
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- Strategic advisor Fred Okango questions Kenya's Ebola preparedness.
- Three healthcare workers contracted virus while treating first patient.
- Ministry reports seven total cases, one death since October 3.
Mullman: Houthi Attacks Impose Near-Term Costs on Saudi
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Mastercard and BankIslami Join Forces to Strengthen the Digital Payments Ecosystem in Pakistan
Mastercard and BankIslami have collaborated to expand the bank’s consumer and commercial card offerings and support the continued growth of … Read More The post Mastercard and BankIslami Join Forces to Strengthen the Digital Payments Ecosystem in Pakistan appeared first on ProPakistani .
Joseph Gordon-Levitt warns the real AI threat isn’t killer robots — it’s the companies building them
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Seoul to turn Han River campsites into open-air feast for 2026 Barbecue Festival
Seoul is turning an autumn weekend along the Han River into a sprawling culinary festival, bringing together celebrity chefs, premium charcoal-grilled meats and live entertainment for the 2026 Seoul…
Gold Fields Calls For End To Menopause Stigma, Urges Support For Breast Cancer Patients
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Foreign-Trained Civil Servants Must Verify Degrees or Be Marked Absent
The federal government has introduced stricter requirements for civil servants returning from foreign scholarships, academic programs and deputations, making degree … Read More The post Foreign-Trained Civil Servants Must Verify Degrees or Be Marked Absent appeared first on ProPakistani .
Rural lives cannot be an 'afterthought', healthcare campaigners say
Campaigners warn that rural communities face being cut off from vital hospital services.
Zong Wins Gold in Creative Excellence at Dragons of Asia Awards 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
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OPINION: Rugby community stands with Lions after tragedy
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Burnham urged to launch inquiry into unequal health impacts of air pollution
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Up to 20 maternity units in England may have to shut, NHS leader warns
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NHS leaders say maternity care organisation is 'not fit for purpose'
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If I Could Only Own 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Through the Next Bubble Scare, It Would Be This One
Iren has multiple bullish catalysts, and most of the bearish concerns are actually bullish on a closer look.
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Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as 'cash cows,' BBC finds
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Taiwan dollar bulls look past AI-led selloff to year-end rally
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ConnectWise turns off its SaaS-y backup, security, and management services to probe security SNAFU
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You opened three tabs for a project right when you got to your desk, then opened five more while muted in your first meeting, followed by 14 Reddit articles you’ll definitely read later.
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APOD: 2026 October 19 – Treble Clef: Unusual X-ray Hot Radio Source
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Autumn Paints Poland’s Bieszczady Mountains
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SIA 2025 turbulence injuries highlight limits of storm cloud avoidance, safety report finds
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Elderly couple hacked to death in Nyamira village
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ICANN vows to work faster, improve transparency
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KBI Dongyang Steel Pipe Supplies SpaceX Launch Sites, Expanding U.S. Space Industry Footprint
KBI Dongyang Steel Pipe, a subsidiary of KBI Group, is supplying critical materials for rocket launch facilities operated by SpaceX, marking a new step in its expansion into the global space industry. The supply deal highlights the potential for South Korean steel pipe manufacturers to enter the aer
- KBI Dongyang Steel Pipe supplies 950 tons of steel pipes to SpaceX launch sites.
- First 640-ton shipment delivered in April, with two more deliveries in October.
- Company's success demonstrates technological capabilities, plans to expand into aerospace.