Gold reached a new all-time high as the US began a government shutdown, threatening upheaval, including delays to key economic data releases. Bullion rose to touch $3,875.53 an ounce, rallying …
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Lifestyle
Prosecutors call for 11-year jail sentence for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterFederal prosecutors in New York are urging a judge to sentence Sean “Diddy” Combs to more than 11 years in prison. Following the hip-hop mogul’s conviction on prostitution-related charges, they also …
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A new artificial intelligence tool designed to crack down on fraud has helped the UK government recover almost £500m over the last year, the BBC can reveal. More than a …
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International News
Eskom finally profitable … but audit opinion still qualified
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterEskom has reported a profit for the financial year 2025, marking the first time in eight years. However, its financial statements remain qualified due to material uncertainties regarding its going …
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US President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of conservative economist EJ Antoni as head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The nomination came shortly after Trump fired BLS commissioner …
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JSE-listed Capitec reported a 26% jump in headline earnings to just over R8 billion for the six months ended 31 August 2025, it announced on Sens on Wednesday morning. Basic …
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Sport
Zimbabwe one win from T20 World Cup as Kenya semi-final awaits
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterZimbabwe – 221-5 in 20 overs (Brian Bennett 111, Tadiwanashe Marumani 49, Ryan Burl 22; Khalidy Juma 2/39, Ally Kimote 2/42, Laksh Bakraina 1/35) Tanzania – 108 all out in …
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When Jose Mourinho first arrived at Stamford Bridge more than two decades ago, he anointed himself Chelsea’s ‘Special One’. The 62-year-old has a rich and storied managerial career, with plenty …
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Zimbabwe Women – 203-7 in 50 overs (Loryn Phiri 69, Josephine Nkomo 52, Modester Mupachikwa 19; Esha Oza 2/33, Indhuja Nandakumar 2/35, Athige Silva 2/52) UAE Women – 168-8 in …
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Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show will return to ABC affiliates belonging to Sinclair and Nexstar after the two major network operators took his programme off-air over his comments in the …