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Japan economy suffers worse-than-expected contraction of 0.5%
Japan's economy suffered a worse-than-expected contraction in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, in further bad news for its unpopular government. In the previous quarter, from July to September, GDP suffered a major contraction of 0.9 percent, also revised on Thursday from an earlier reading of minus 0.8 percent.
Ex-Standard Bank administrator begins four-year jail term for R940,000 embezzlement
Former Standard Bank administrator Dorcus Nyambi has begun serving her four years behind bars for embezzling R940,000 from a deceased person’s account.
IMF approves use of reserve assets for 'hybrid' financial instruments
The IMF said Wednesday that its board had voted to allow member states' IMF-issued international reserve assets to be used by multilateral development banks (MDBs) to acquire financial instruments that would stretch their balance sheets further.
Netizens gush over 'BB Mzansi' star Liema's flawless beauty: "It's like she bathes with milk"
Mzansi's favourite former 'Big brother Mzansi' contestant Liema Pantsi had netizens raving about her flawless natural beauty on social media recently.
Google's AI search revamp puts publishers in a quandary
Google's use of artificial intelligence to sum up answers to search queries has publishers wondering if traffic to their websites will wither. The internet titan announced Tuesday it is introducing AI-generated answers to online queries in the United States, in one of the biggest changes to its world-leading search engine in 25 years.
Victoria's Secret reviving fashion show after six-year hiatus
American lingerie giant Victoria's Secret announced Wednesday that its annual fashion show, scrapped after 2018 due to sluggish sales and diminishing audiences, will return this fall bringing high-profile models back onto its catwalk.
Netizens drag Mawhoo for rocking a raunchy outfit in public: "People must ditch clothes at once"
South African amapiano vocalist Mawhoo was dragged and trolled by netizens for dressing in a raunchy and skimpy outfit in public that only covered her privates.
Modest Mexican taco restaurant wins Michelin star
A hole-in-the-wall taqueria that offers just four types of tacos and two salsas is among the first restaurants in Mexico to be awarded a star by the prestigious Michelin Guide. Two decidedly more upmarket Mexico City restaurants were each awarded two stars.
Mpho Sebeng death: Natasha Thahane accused of chasing clout with actor's passing: "Chief mourner"
Natasha Thahane is catching smoke because of her reaction to Mpho Sebeng's passing. The actress posted Mpho's contact profile and was accused of chasing clout.
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