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World - The Guardian
China posts slowest economic growth in 18 months as optimism fades over stimulus
Blistering sharemarket rally of recent weeks recedes as expectations cool towards long-awaited ‘bazooka stimulus’ for ailing property sector. China posted its slowest growth in a year and a half on ...October 18 -
Health - ABC News
Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...October 17 -
World - ABC News
Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Wolvaardt and Bosch's 'astounding' batting sends South Africa into World T20 final
Watch the best shots as Laura Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch share a 96-run partnership to guide South Africa to an eight-wicket victory over Australia in the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup ...October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Women’s T20 World Cup: holders Australia humbled by South Africa
South Africa, 135-2, beat Australia, 134-5, by eight wickets Champions stunned in semi as Bosch hits unbeaten 74 Anneke Bosch smashed a superb unbeaten 74 as South Africa powered past the ...October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa
South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Australia stunned by South Africa: Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final – as it happened
Anneke Bosch’s brilliant unbeaten 74 from 48 balls steered South Africa to the Women’s T20 World Cup final as the holders, Australia, were outplayed. 3rd over: Australia 18-2 (Mooney 4). Mooney ...October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
South Africa smash three boundaries in three balls to close on victory
Watch as South Africa hit 14 runs off three balls, having gone 26 balls without a boundary during their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia in Dubai.October 17 -
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World - The Guardian
Negative stereotypes in international media cost Africa £3.2bn a year – report
Focus on conflict, corruption and poverty heightens perception of risk, raising interest on sovereign debt, authors say. . Africa loses up to £3.2bn yearly in inflated interest payments on ...October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Can AI help Africa close the development gap?
Machine learning could have transformative effects on developing economies and societies. But some fear a deepening digital divideOctober 17 -
World - Financial Times
US economic growth is strong — so why cut rates?
Only borrowers such as struggling commercial property and debt-laden zombie companies will benefitOctober 17 -
Business - Inc.
How to Lead Through Contradictory Growth Signals
Your company needs to grow—but not too much.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
BHP chief sparks fresh Anglo bid speculation after South Africa trip
Mike Henry and miner’s M&A executive met with government officials as standstill period expires next monthOctober 16 -
World - Financial Times
Nigeria’s economic transformation must succeed
Failure would set back the cause of reform across sub-Saharan AfricaOctober 16 -
Business - Financial Times
South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure
Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestoneOctober 16 -
World - ABC News
Southern Africa is enduring its worst hunger crisis in decades due to El Niño, the UN says
The United Nations' food agency says months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the ...October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
China’s economic ills are serious but not incurable
Unfortunately, policymakers have made things worse by resorting to temporary palliativesOctober 15 -
Sports - ESPN
Defense shines in key moments as Bills knock out Jets, strengthen AFC East lead
The Jets began the Jeff Ulbrich coaching era with promise but struggled to finish drives with points.October 15 -
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World - ABC News
Suspect in mass shootings in South Africa that left 18 dead abandons his bail application
A man charged with killing 18 people in mass shootings in two separate homes on the same night in South Africa has abandoned his bail application and remains in custodyOctober 15 -
Business - Financial Times
UK wage growth falls to 4.9%
Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easingOctober 15 -
World - The New York Times
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.October 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
More painful mistakes, missed chances as Jets fall to Bills
Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich replaced fired Robert Saleh, but New York followed a familiar script in losing a messy game against Buffalo on MNF.October 14 -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024-25 CBS Sports Preseason All-America team: SEC, Big East lead way among college basketball's best players
Fifth-year players dominate our annual college basketball preseason All-America teamOctober 14 -
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Business - Financial Times
South Africa’s first Black central bank governor dies aged 65
Tito Mboweni served as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s first cabinetOctober 13 -
Top stories - BBC News
Chris Brown concert sparks debate over violence against women in South Africa
A petition with over 19,000 signatures has been started to stop the singer's concert in South Africa.October 13