South Africa in emergency talks to save ‘critical’ steel plants

President Cyril Ramaphosa met Lakshmi Mittal at Davos over ArcelorMittal plans to close country’s two largest mills

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Emergency Braking Will Save Lives. Automakers Want to Charge Extra for It

The tech exists, and vehicles on the road already have it, yet a consortium of carmakers doesn’t want to make this lifesaving equipment standard. The reason is as old as the hills—money.
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Elephant tramples tourist to death in South Africa

The South African national parks agency asked people not to post images of the incident on social media.
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Trump says he will approve power plants for AI through emergency declaration

Trump said the plants can use whatever fuel they want, including coal as a backup.
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‘It’s an enormous emergency’: the doctor saving Sudan’s most vulnerable

MSF medical teams provide vital care in the war-torn country where pregnant women, new mothers and newborns are dying needlessly at alarming rates. Donate to our charity appeal here . In Sudan ...
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LA mayor Bass criticized for Africa trip during wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is coming under criticism for being on a trip out of the country as wildfires rip through parts of the Southern California city. President-elect Trump adviser ...
The Hill - Jan. 8
Vaughan to captain England U19s in South Africa

Somerset all-rounder Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, will captain England U19s on their tour of South Africa later this month.
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Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation

Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”
The New York Times - Jan. 7
ArcelorMittal's South Africa Business to Wind Down Long-Steel Production

Around 3,500 jobs will be affected after weak economic conditions, high costs and Chinese steel imports weighed on the company.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

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