Day: July 16, 2025
News24 | Master’s student’s digital voucher system links donors to beneficiaries in cashless society
A Stellenbosch University researcher has designed a prototype blockchain-based voucher system that would allow donors to transparently provide essential goods through digital tokens that preserve community-level giving in an increasingly cashless society.
Continue ReadingNews24 | US cuts Indonesian tariffs from 32% to 19% after ‘extraordinary struggle’
Indonesia said on Wednesday it had reached a trade deal with the United States after an “extraordinary struggle” in negotiations which resulted in a reduction of proposed US tariff rates on the Southeast Asian country’s exports to 19% from 32%.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Trump’s tariffs put 100 000 jobs at risk in South Africa, Kganyago says
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on South Africa could cause around 100 000 job losses, with the agriculture and automotive sectors hardest-hit, central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Under pressure, Trump urges Bondi to release ‘whatever she thinks is credible’ on Jeffrey Epstein
US President Donald Trump said the US Justice Department should release all “credible” information from its probe into notorious sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein as he sought to douse a firestorm of criticism from his supporters over his handling of the case.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Johan Ackermann named as new Bulls coach: ‘I got goosebumps’
Three-time Super Rugby finalist and Junior Springboks forwards coach Johan Ackermann has been announced as the Bulls’ new coach, replacing Jake White, who lost his position to player power.
Continue ReadingNews24 | FlySafair pilot strike looms amid deadlock over wages, leave
At least two-thirds of FlySafair pilots may start to strike next week.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Trump to meet Qatar PM in ‘hopeful’ bid to produce Gaza war ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump will meet with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani to discuss negotiations over a Gaza ceasefire deal, Axios reporter Barak Ravid posted on X.
Continue ReadingNews24 | UN expert Francesca Albanese rejects ‘unprecedented’ US sanctions on her Israel criticism
The UN’s unflinching expert on Palestinian affairs Francesca Albanese said that Washington’s sanctions following her criticism of the White House’s stance on Gaza are a “violation” of her immunity.
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