By Elena Kachkova in Johannesburg South Africa’s state-owned electricity utility Eskom is poised to unveil its winter outlook by the end of April but cautions that nationally imposed power outages, called load shedding locally, remain a possibility. Th…
CEE falling inflation trend comes to an end
After spiking to 20-year highs thanks to the pandemic and Europe’s Russian induced energy crisis, inflation rates across the EU have tumbled in recent months. That trend has run out of steam and central banks are expected to start hiking rates again so…
Punjab police bust cross-border drug smuggling racket, recovers 3 kg of heroin
Jalandhar (Punjab) [India], April 12 (ANI): In a major blow to cross-border drug smuggling networks, Jalandhar Police have arrested one associate of Jaipal Bhullar Gang and recovered 3 kilogrammes of heroin. In a post shared on the social media platfor…
‘One hundred per cent’: Journalist makes ‘nailed on’ prediction amid Sheffield Wednesday relegation battle
Journalist Dom Howson thinks one thing is ‘nailed on’ to happen as Sheffield Wednesday look to avoid relegation. Sheffield Wednesday kept their hopes of avoiding the drop alive midweek, as they fought back to claim a point against Norwich City. The Owl…
“It’s SC verdict to conduct elections before September 30”: Omar Abdullah on PM Modi’s assembly polls remark in J-K
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 12 (ANI): Commenting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks that “time is not far” for assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Friday said that the Supreme Court ha…
After vetoed iRobot purchase, Amazon boss says regulators go too far
Amazon boss Andy Jassy has criticized competition regulators in Brussels and Washington for torpedoing his company’s purchase of robot vacuum cleaner pioneer iRobot. Jassy pointed out on Thursday that iRobot was struggling to keep up with Chinese rival…
Ferrero Rocher, Nutella and Kinder Surprise owner hails sales surge
By Jon Robinson UK sales have surged past £500m at the owner of confectionary brands such as Ferrero Rocher, Nutella and Kinder Surprise, according to new accounts. Ferrero UK, which also owns Thorntons and Tic Tacs, has posted a revenue of £557.5m for…
OJ Simpson ‘surrounded by all his children’ in final days who were ‘made to sign NDAs’
By Jamie Roberts All of OJ Simpson’s children were said to be present in the former American footballer’s final days before he died at 76. The former NFL star died on April 11 his family confirmed in a touching social media statement. Now, it has been …
Recent deaths in movie industry rob Nigeria of legendary filmmakers – NFC boss, Ali Nuhu
The Managing Director of Nigerian Film Corporation, NFC, Ali Nuhu, says recent deaths in the movie industry has robbed the nation of legendary filmmakers. This is according to a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs of the NFC, Brian Etuk,…
Harry Kane’s three children involved in car crash
Three of Harry Kane’s children were involved in a car crash in Germany, just a day before the Bayern Munich striker played in their Champions League quarter-final tie with Arsenal in London. The incident happened around 5:15pm on a road outside Schaftl…