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Women journalists bear the brunt of cyberbullying
Women journalists face greater threats online in the course of their work, and the trend is increasing, one expert told an international conference in Italy this weekend. "Women tend to face greater threats online," she told delegates at the Perugia International Journalism Festival on Saturday.
Israel holds Palestinian economy captive, say analysts
The Gaza war is speeding up Israel's "annexation" of the Palestinian economy, say analysts, who argue it has been hobbled for decades by agreements that followed the Oslo peace accords. Samara said that "technically speaking, there is no Palestinian economy under Israeli occupation -- our economy has been effectively annexed by Israel's".
Splashy Saudi mega-project NEOM chases Chinese funds
Bigwigs behind a Saudi megacity dogged by questions about its viability have wrapped up a tour courting Chinese investors, detailing plans for a futuristic ski resort and 170-kilometre-long skyscrapers. Trojena, the futuristic ski resort boasting a manmade lake and 36 kilometres of slopes, must be finished before 2029, when it is set to host the Asian Winter Games.
Bill to ban TikTok in US moves ahead in Congress
The US House of Representatives approved a bill Saturday that would force the wildly popular social media app TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be shut out of the American market. The House of Representatives last month approved a similar bill cracking down on TikTok, but the measure got held up in the Senate.
Mass protests in Canary Islands decry overtourism
Tens of thousands of demonstrators hit the streets across Spain's Canary Islands on Saturday to demand changes to the model of mass tourism they say is overwhelming the Atlantic archipelago. Organisers say mass tourism perpetuates an economic model that harms local residents and are demanding the authorities limit the numbers.
Former PAC President Motsoko Pheko dies at 93, tributes pour in
Former PAC President Motsoko Pheko has passed away at the age of 93. Pheko was a member of parliament for 10 years, a Supreme Court advocate, and an academic.
Vusi Nova models for L'Oreal Paris at SA fashion week, video of his catwalk gets mixed reviews
Vusi Nova's L'Oreal Paris collab at SA Fashion Week was a hit. The musician walked the runway for the makeup brand, and fans were delighted for him.
PRASA completes restoration of 31 rail routes, eyes repair of final 9 tracks
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has made significant progress in restoring its rail services across the country. 31 out of 40 routes are fixed.
Government earmarks R2 billion to connect 5 million households with internet in 3 years
Deputy President Paul says the government intends to provide an internet connection to more than five million households in the next three years.
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