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China manufacturing activity surges in February
China's manufacturing activity surged to its highest reading in more than a decade in February, official figures showed Wednesday, as factories began to return to normal following years of Covid-19 disruption. February's figures reflected the subsiding of case numbers after a surge that began in December, coupled with the return to work after the Lunar New Year holiday.
Tesla to invest about $5 billion in Mexico plant: government
American electric car maker Tesla will invest about $5 billion in a massive new factory in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey, a senior government official said Tuesday. Earlier Tuesday, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced that Tesla was going to open a plant in Monterrey, northern Mexico, about 200 kilometers (120 miles) from the US border.
Party funding disclosure: ANC makes a dent in debts after bagging over R30m in donations from funders
The ANC made a dent in its tax debt after a R15 million donation was paid to Sars on the ruling party's behalf, the IEC's funding disclosure report revealed.
Young lady's stunning bedroom with stylish UV lights receives compliments from peeps
A young woman eagerly showed off her bedroom on social media. Her bedroom, with UV lights, got attention from online netizens who were interested in the place.
Nigeria gas fuels Morocco, Algeria pipeline power struggle
Adversaries Morocco and Algeria are each racing to build a conduit pumping Nigerian gas to European markets, even as the continent aims to wean itself off fossil fuels. But they would also come online as Europe engages in longer term efforts to wean itself off fossil fuels -- including gas.
Asian markets rise as China data spurs recovery hopes
Asian markets rose Wednesday as data showed decade-high Chinese factory activity last month after leaders began reopening the economy from years of painful zero-Covid measures. The challenge will come from the weakening external market, which could affect exports and manufacturing activity related to exports."
Musk to update vision for Tesla at investor day
Elon Musk will aim to quiet any doubts about Tesla's standing in the electric car race on Wednesday when the serial entrepreneur convenes an investor day. The event, which will be held at Tesla's factory in Texas, will be webcast at 2100 GMT on Wednesday.
Reptile expert Mike Perry handles fast Black Mamba for its deadly venom in viral TikTok video
A TikTok video shows Mike Perry releasing a black mamba, a highly venomous snake. He developed an interest in snakes in 1963. Netizens shared mixed reactions
White House open to tighter curbs on TikTok
The White House on Tuesday said it is open to further action on curbing TikTok, as legislation to ban the Chinese-owned app in the United States began making its way through Congress. The House Foreign Affairs Committee was set to vote later Tuesday on legislation introduced by Republicans that would give Biden the authority to outright ban TikTok in the United States.
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