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South Africa Police Try Siege Tactics on Illegal Mining, Igniting Debate
The police have cut off food and water to miners for weeks in a bid to force them out of an abandoned mine. Human rights advocates and community leaders call the tactics inhumane.World - The New York Times - November 17 -
England 20-29 South Africa: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live
Updates from 5.40pm start time at Twickenham Have any thoughts? Send Daniel a mail The anthems are done. They’re stripping the banners and flags off the park. The players are getting into ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
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Trapped illegal gold miners hold out against police in South Africa
Court seeks to halt blockade on abandoned Stilfontein mine over concerns that hundreds hidden underground are at riskWorld - Financial Times - November 17 -
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Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines
Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.Top stories - BBC News - November 21 -
South Africa’s A.N.C. Rejects Jacob Zuma’s Appeal Against His Expulsion
The country’s governing party had severed ties with the former president in July after he campaigned for an opposition party in the last general election.World - The New York Times - November 22 -
As fast fashion's waste pollutes Africa's environment, designers in Ghana are finding a solution
In a sprawling secondhand clothing market in Ghana’s capital, early morning shoppers jostle as they search through piles of garments, eager to pluck a bargain or a designer find from the stalls ...World - ABC News - 6 days ago -
As Band Aid marks 40th anniversary critics take aim at Africa stereotypes
Latest version of Do They Know It’s Christmas fundraiser reignites debate about ‘problematic’ lyrics and imagery . Forty years ago this week, a group of pop stars gathered at a west London studio ...World - The Guardian - November 23 -
In South Africa, Food Poisoning Kills at Least 23 Children
The South African government said that nearly 900 people, many children, had fallen sick since September.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Wales v South Africa: Autumn Nations Series – live
Live rugby union updates from 5.40pm UK time Why not ">email Daniel with your thoughts Tell you what, that was a moving rendention of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau. . No matter the context, the Welsh ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
South Africa condemn Wales to 12th straight defeat to leave Gatland on brink
Wales 12-45 South Africa Springboks score seven tries without reaching top gear Another week, another record defeat. This time Wales went down by 33 points to South Africa, which is the worst ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Interpol clamps down on cybercrime and arrests over 1,000 suspects in Africa
Interpol says it arrested 1,006 suspects in Africa during a massive two-month operation, clamping down on cybercrime that left tens of thousands of victims, including some who were trafficked, and ...Tech - ABC News - 4 days ago -
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WHO Africa director-elect dies while receiving treatment in India
The World Health Organization’s regional director-elect for Africa has died while receiving medical treatment in IndiaWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
England punish sloppy South Africa to seal T20 series
England equal their third-highest score in women's T20 internationals to cruise to victory against South Africa and seal the three-match series with a game to spare.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Key Western Counterterrorism Ally in Africa Cuts Military Ties With France
Chad is the latest country in the troubled Sahel region to break with its former colonial power, a move that will likely result in the exit of some 1,000 French troops.World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
FirstFT: Media groups prepare for election night disinformation
Also in today’s newsletter, bets on US election volatility rise, and UK borrowing costs soarWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Marc Benioff is in talks to sell media company Time to Antenna Group
Benioff acquired Time in 2018 for $190 million. Early talks to sell to Antenna have centered around a price of $150 million, according to a person familiar.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Meet the DIY group for men fixing loneliness and loss
Group that focuses on DIY projects is oversubscribed by men of all ages who want to avoid loneliness.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Group builds playground for young cancer survivor
After 8-year-old Christian Herrera's cancer diagnosis limited his time outside, volunteers from the nonprofit Roc-Solid built a backyard playground just for him. Now, Christian and his family ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
England drawn in Nations League group with Spain
England have been drawn in a Nations League group alongside holders and world champions Spain, with Belgium and Portugal making up the other two spots.Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
Group seeks to address America's deep political divisions
For Americans celebrating the results of the presidential election, or those who were left discouraged, it's too soon for big thoughts like how to bridge the political divide in the U.S. But that ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Vodacom Group Earnings Hit by Higher Costs
The mobile phone operator, majority-owned by Vodafone, reported a fall in net profit for the first half of the year as it booked a number of costs in its accounts.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Modern Times Group buys Plarium for $620M
Modern Times Group has agreed to buy Plarium, the maker of RPG Raid: Shadow Legends, from Aristocrat Leisure for $620 million. MTG is acquiring 100% of Plarium Global, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based game ...Tech - VentureBeat - November 13 -
Mali’s junta escalates fight with mining groups over profit share
Resolute Mining chief and colleagues held as junta want greater share of gold producers’ profitsBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
Democratic Governors Form a Group to Oppose the Trump Administration
The group’s leaders, Govs. JB Pritzker of Illinois and Jared Polis of Colorado, are ambitious Democrats likely to try to fill the party’s looming leadership void.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Democratic Latino groups wrestle with Trump's election gains
A group of Democratic-leaning advocates say their polling shows that Trump did not win a majority of Latino men and that Latinos still support progressive policies.Politics - NBC News - November 14 -
Autism group is 'a safe space for kids and parents’
AUsome Kids were chosen as one of the recipients of BBC Children in Need’s Big Sky grant programme, which helps with running costs and activities.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Tech group presses Trump to review AI regulations
A tech lobbying group called on President-elect Trump and his team to ensure the U.S. maintains leadership in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) as it crafts the ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
What next for the Nations League as group stage ends?
The group stage for the new-look Nations League is over, so what next for the Home Nations and who is through to the quarter-finals?Top stories - BBC News - November 20
