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AFCON 2023: Bafana Bafana secure spot in last 16 knockout stages, Mzansi ecstatic: "So proud of you"
Bafana Bafana made the nation proud after securing a spot in the AFCON 2023 last 16. The boys received congratulatory messages from proud South Africans.
Mzansi woman complains about paying R6k for medical aid, starts conversation about healthcare costs
A South African woman posted a TikTok video expressing her frustration about paying R6 000 for medical aid. She said she was considering cancelling it.
Woman filming dance video at bus stop suddenly runs away, leaving TikTok users with questions
A South African woman was getting ready to record a dance video at a bus stop with a friend when suddenly, they had to flee. Mzansi people needed answers.
Limpopo prophet allegedly attacked by crocodiles during prayer session with 2 other prophets
A prophet from Limpopo was accompanied by two other prophets during a prayer session in a crocodile-infested river when he allegedly fell in and drowned.
Memory chip giant SK Hynix returns to profit on strong AI demand
The world's second-largest memory chip maker, South Korea's SK Hynix, said on Thursday it had returned to profit after four consecutive quarters of losses driven by demand for chips used in artificial intelligence. SK Hynix is South Korea's second most valuable company, with market capitalisation of more than 101 trillion won, trailing Samsung Electronics' 443 trillion won.
'We don't hit women': How Yakuza differs from GTA
The "Yakuza" gangster series has long been seen as a Japanese "Grand Theft Auto" but Masayoshi Yokoyama, one of the main designers of the hugely successful games, dismisses any such comparison. "The plots of the games in the series have gradually moved away from purely yakuza themes to focus on social issues and the story no longer only concerns the underworld," Yokoyama said.
From Japan to the world: how to translate a game
Behind the global success of Japanese video games lies a delicate task: appealing to overseas players whose expectations on issues such as sexism are increasingly influencing the content of major titles. With the majority of sales for big games now outside Japan, everything from slang words to characters' costumes must be carefully considered for a global audience.
Shanghai, Hong Kong rally on China stimulus hopes, Asian markets mixed
Shanghai and Hong Kong stocks built on their recent rally Thursday as traders awaited fresh pledges of stimulus from Chinese officials a day after they announced a measure to boost bank lending, though other Asia markets fluctuated.
ECB to stand pat and urge patience on rate cuts
The European Central Bank is expected to stand pat Thursday and call for patience in the ongoing battle against inflation, pushing back against market hopes of rapid interest rate cuts. Lagarde has already pushed back against market bets of rate cuts starting as early as April, insisting last week it was too soon to "shout victory".
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