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Calls for urgent probe into SA multimillion-Dollar irregular expenditure

South Africa’s (SA) Democratic Alliance in the Northern Cape has called for an urgent investigation into more than 6 000 incidents of irregular expenditure within the provincial Roads and Public Works Department, amounting to more than $216 million.

UN food agency warns of deepening hunger crisis as funding falls short

The world is facing a deepening hunger crisis with resources falling far short of needs, the United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Tuesday, citing sharp declines in humanitarian funding

Springboks awaiting verdict on appealed red cards

The Springboks are hoping to hear the outcome of the appeals against two red cards incurred in successive matches on their end-of-year tour to Europe

England bowler confirms team well-prepared for Ashes

Fast bowler, Josh Tongue is confident England are prepared for the Ashes series in Australia and have a good chance of ending their long drought Down Under thanks to their fearsome bowling attack

IMF warns on risks, design choices as central banks explore retail central bank digital currencies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that retail (rCBDCs) present important opportunities for financial inclusion but also raise complex risks for financial integrity that African policymakers must plan for now.

SA’s Telkom posts 16.4% rise in interim profit

Telkom reported on Tuesday a 16.4% rise in Headline Earnings Per Share