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Exciting changes are on the horizon for South Africa's telecommunications landscape, as the government prepares to ease local ownership rules for foreign satellite service providers. This policy shift particularly targets innovative companies like Elon Musk's Starlink, which have faced significant regulatory hurdles. It’s intriguing to consider what this means not just for business, but for South Africa's digital future. According to Solly Malatsi, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, the…

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives has passed a significant tax relief and spending cuts bill championed by President Donald Trump. Critics have raised concerns that it could severely impact healthcare while significantly increasing the national debt. This legislation, which now heads to the Senate, reflects Trump's vision for a new "Golden Age." It proposes to scale back social safety net programs to facilitate a ten-year extension of the tax cuts initiated in 2017. In a post on Truth Social, Trump…

South Africa’s Rare Earth Minerals Offered to the U.S.: A Diplomatic Pivot In a significant diplomatic overture, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has extended an offer of the nation’s rare earth minerals to the United States. This move aims to alleviate the escalating tensions that have characterized the relationship between these two nations in recent months. As global politics continue to shift, such gestures may have far-reaching implications, not just diplomatically, but economically as well.…

Over 100 Militants Eliminated in Somalia under Trump’s Leadership, States the White House WASHINGTON - The White House has announced a significant milestone: more than 100 militants, associated with al-Shabaab and ISIS, have been neutralized in Somalia since President Donald Trump embarked on his second term this year. This number, according to the administration, is projected to climb as ongoing operations continue. Consider the Cal-Miskaad mountains in Northeastern State, where recent operations claimed the lives of at…

Mogadishu (AX) — On Thursday, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe, the Speaker of Somalia’s Lower House, embarked on a significant journey to Algeria. He is set to participate in the forthcoming Arab Parliament Speakers Summit. This event promises a convergence of legislative leaders from across the Arab world, offering a platform for dialogue on pressing issues such as regional cooperation and the alignment of legislative frameworks. Yet, amidst this important diplomatic undertaking, Somalia finds itself in a tumultuous…

Ellison Addresses Controversy Surrounding Feeding Our Future Meeting MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AX) — In a captivating and highly scrutinized session that unfolded on Monday, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison stood before lawmakers to elucidate his prior meeting with individuals later implicated in the notorious $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. This meeting has sparked considerable debate and concern, particularly regarding the appropriateness of Ellison's engagement with these parties as…

The White House has dismissed concerns raised by numerous U.S. universities and colleges, which have accused the Trump administration of “unprecedented political interference” in American academia. In a united front, over 100 educational institutions released a joint letter earlier today condemning what they characterized as President Donald Trump's unwarranted "intrusion." This development follows Harvard University’s legal action against the Trump administration, which has threatened to withhold funding and impose…

In reflecting upon the past and forecasting the future, are we not often reminded of those whose brave stories set the very foundation of our present? HRM Royston Blackwell, a pivotal character in African American history during the Civil War, emerges once more into our consciousness. However, his bravery isn't the sole reason for the current wave of admiration. He is, in fact, the great-great-grandfather of His Royal Highness Jeroboam Yah Nii Armah Blackwell (familiarly known as Yahu Blackwell),…

In a significant turn of events, over 50 nations have approached the White House to initiate trade discussions following the introduction of sweeping new tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, as reported by his economic advisors. This surge in interest signals a potential shift in diplomatic and economic relations on a global scale. Amidst considerable volatility in the markets, representatives from the Trump administration have been working diligently to defend the tariffs, which have led to a staggering loss of nearly…

The White House has confirmed that tech entrepreneur Elon Musk will continue his efforts to reduce government spending and streamline the federal workforce, countering rumors suggesting he might leave his position soon. This clarification comes in light of reports from Politico and ABC, which indicated that US President Donald Trump had communicated to his Cabinet that Mr. Musk's departure from public service was imminent. However, it remains unclear whether this departure could occur before his 130-day term as a special…