World's largest iceberg is falling apart, satellite images reveal
The jagged fragment has an area of roughly 31 sq miles (80 sq km) - just a fraction of the approximately 1,297 sq miles ...
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Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Is Moving: Why It’s Happening And What It Means
"The current behavior of magnetic north is something that we have never observed before." For decades, scientists have been tracking the shift in Earth's magnetic north pole away from Canada and ...
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South Africa, Rwanda defuse tensions fueled by Goma crisis
The foreign ministers of South Africa and Rwanda held talks Thursday to diffuse tensions after Rwandan president accused South African leaders of distorting discussions about the conflict in the ...
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Slow pace of rate cuts perpetuating debt trap that millions of South Africans find themselves in
It is even possible that US rates could go up again, to stabilise inflation.” “South Africa’s economy contracted ... from the highs of 8.25% to the current rate of 7.50% leaving the prime ...
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Belize files to join South Africa’s genocide case at ICJ against Israel
Belize has filed a declaration that it will join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the court announced on Friday. "On 30 January 2025 ...
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ECB Cuts Rates With Economy at a Standstill
The European Central Bank lowered interest rates by a quarter point and signaled more rate cuts to come, aiming to bolster a stagnant eurozone economy that is highly exposed to the trade tariffs ...
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Reserve Bank cuts interest rates in South Africa
The latest decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was in line with expectations on the back of lower inflation in South Africa. Four members voted for the cut, while two voted for rates ...
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Will lower interest rates drive buy-to-let investment in South Africa?
Despite economic headwinds and high inflation, South Africa’s rental market showed ... Smee highlights one potential drawback of the current climate for tenants, saying: “For those who own a home, the ...
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South Africa trims key rate and models impact of global trade war
Repo rate cut by 25 bps for third meeting running SARB models potential impact of global trade war Analysts say hawkish tone casts doubt over next move PRETORIA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - South Africa's ...
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South African rand climbs after rate cut, US growth data
Domestic-focussed investors looked to South Africa's central bank on Thursday, which cut its main lending rate (ZAREPO=ECI), opens new tab by 25 basis points to 7.50%, as expected. The central ...
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Fraud rates show double-digit growth in Africa
In South Africa, the transition from traditional Green Book IDs to Smart ID cards is gaining momentum, with the latter offering enhanced security features to combat identity fraud. Fraud rates for ...