Anti-immigrant activist Ngizwe Mchunu sparked fierce backlash after claiming he and two allies were the true leaders of South Africa ahead of the June 30 deadline.
South African factory workers protested against the dismissal of foreign employees, arguing that their skills are vital for protecting local jobs.
A German company is putting used electric vehicle batteries to new use by stacking them into fridge-size units that homes and businesses can use to store their excess solar and wind energy.
Africa has everything it takes to become a "renewable superpower", UN head Antonio Guterres said Thursday, as he called for greater investment in green energy across the resource-rich continent. "Africa has everything it takes to become a renewable superpower, from solar and wind to the critical minerals that power new technology," he said.
Asian markets edged mostly upward in muted morning trading on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States. Despite the building unease, shares in Seoul were up Thursday morning, bolstered by a rise in Samsung's price.
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