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Tomorrow, Polish voters will head to the polls for a pivotal second-round election, where they will decide between centrist candidate Rafal Trzaskowski and conservative contender Karol Nawrocki. This contest has captured the attention of the nation, especially after two weeks of intense campaigning. The showdown features candidates from Poland's most prominent political factions: the centre-right Civic Platform and the nationalist-conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party. As political analysts note, "A close race was…

In a significant pivot, Dangote Refinery has announced a temporary halt to the sale of petroleum products in Naira. This decision appears to be a strategic move to sidestep the complexities arising from a disparity between revenues generated in Naira and the obligations tied to dollar-denominated purchases of crude oil, as reported by Premium Times. Without a doubt, this shift means that oil marketers will now be compelled to transact in dollars for crucial commodities, such as petrol and diesel. The implications are…

Over the weekend, KwaZulu-Natal bore the brunt of torrential rains that intensified the devastation from earlier floods, leaving more families displaced and disrupting everyday life. The tragic toll of these floods has reached at least 20 lives lost in the past two months alone. What would you do if your community was suddenly uprooted by nature’s fury? The South African Weather Service has elevated its caution to a level 5 warning, signifying an urgent call to attention. They forecast an impending threat of further…