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Unlikely savior: Musk's antics give Zuckerberg PR makeover
After years of bad press and scandal, Mark Zuckerberg is seeing his reputation spruced up in the fickle world of tech, largely thanks to the increasingly unpredictable behavior of Elon Musk. "But it does seem a little bit one-sided" with Musk clearly engaging in "childish behavior," he added.
After spring crisis, US banks face subdued profit outlook
The upcoming deluge of US bank earnings is expected to show more pressure on deposits, an uptick in reserves for bad loans and much talk about potential new regulations. "You're going to see some challenges on the earnings picture," said Chris Wolfe, a managing director at Fitch Ratings, who expects banks to set aside greater reserves as households savings erode.
Canada watchdog probes Nike over Uyghur forced labor claims
Sporting giant Nike and mining company Dynasty Gold are being investigated in Canada over allegations they used forced labor from China's Uyghur minority, a Canadian watchdog announced Tuesday. The second investigation targeting Dynasty Gold alleges that the company "benefited from the use of Uyghur forced labor at a mine in China in which Dynasty Gold holds a majority interest.
Iraq to pay for Iranian gas imports with oil: PM
Iraq will start paying for its Iranian gas imports with oil, to circumvent the complicated mechanism agreed with Washington in order not to contravene US sanctions, the prime minister said Tuesday. Iranian gas is crucial for Iraq's electricity generation, but US sanctions on Iranian oil and gas impose restrictions on how Baghdad can pay for the imports.
Caster Semenya applauded for winning discrimination case, citizens reacts
Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya won her appeal to the European Court of Human Rights that her rights were violated by World Athletics in Switzerland.
Ntando Mncube reacts on being nominated as best actor for Mhlengi role on 'Isifiso'
'The Wife' actor Ntando Mncube has received recognition for the character of Mhlengi in 'Isifiso'. He is nominated as best actor by the Simon Sabela KZN awards.
Latest US Takata death prompts dire warning on some 2003 trucks
Stellantis urged owners of thousands of 2003 Dodge Ram pickups to "immediately stop" driving the vehicles if their Takata airbags have not been replaced, the company said Tuesday. "NHTSA is urging ALL vehicle owners to immediately check to see if their vehicle has an open Takata air bag recall," the agency said.
Khanyi Mbau announced as the host for the 2nd Annual Basadi in Music Awards
TV personality Khanyi Mbau has been announced as the host for the second annual Basadi in Music Awards, taking place on 12 August 2023 at the Joburg Theatre.
Sho Madjozi's slender frame in music video mistaken for illness by Twitter troll
Tsonga rapper Sho Madjozi is being body-shamed on Twitter for 'looking sick' by a troll during the making of the 31-year-old's 'Balotelli' single music video.
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