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Capital One to buy Discover for $35.3 bn
US banking giant Capital One announced Monday it will acquire financial services company Discover in a $35.3 billion all-stock deal combining two of America's major credit card firms. Discover is among the United States' major credit card networks, but is smaller than the top three: Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
China central bank cuts benchmark lending rate to boost economy
China's central bank on Tuesday cut a key benchmark lending rate used to price mortgages, as Beijing seeks to boost its flagging growth. But that, and recent announcements including central bank interest rate cuts and measures to boost lending, have had little impact so far.
Made-in-China airliner shown overseas at Singapore Airshow
China's first domestically produced passenger jet will be presented to potential buyers in an international debut at Asia's biggest airshow, which opens in Singapore on Tuesday. But while Boeing will be present at the airshow, it is not presenting any physical commercial aircraft, unlike in previous years.
Ecuador backtracks on plan to send weapons to Ukraine
Ecuador's foreign minister said Monday the country did not plan to send Soviet-era weapons to Ukraine after the president's vow to do so sparked a spat with Moscow over banana and flower exports. On Friday Ecuador's Trade Minister Sonsoles Garcia said on X that the Russian embargo on five banana exporting companies had been lifted.
DA vows to abolish race-based laws if elected, SA citizens weighs in
The Democratic Alliance announced plans to eliminate race-based legislation, including Black Economic Empowerment if elected into the SA government.
Woolies sells Sunday kos, Mzansi has something to say: "I'm sure it's R9 million"
Woolies took to TikTok and asked people if they had tried their new Sunday Kos that goes for R200. South Africans had a few things to say about the meal.
Italy takes over troubled steel mill
Following months of unsuccessful talks, the Italian government Monday launched a temporary state takeover of a troubled steel mill that that is majority-owned by steel giant ArcelorMittal, according to sources close to the situation. ArcelorMittal owns a 62 percent stake in the Taranto steel mill and the Italian state the remaining 38 percent.
Sophie Ndaba ready to find love again despite failed marriages: "I'll definitely get married again"
Sophie Ndaba recently revealed that she's ready to get married again after her failed marriage. The former 'Generations' actress said she is waiting for Mr Right.
Limpopo wedding party butchers dance step, TikTok video has Mzansi busting
Watch as a wedding party hilariously butchered a dance routine. The video of the fun-filled Limpopo celebration left South Africans on TikTok in stitches.
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