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South Africa’s ‘Locals First’ Push Faces New Test As Labour Shortages Hit Farms And Factories Tories and Labour

South Africa’s ‘Locals First’ Push Faces New Test As Labour Shortages Hit Farms And Factories

Why South African Businesses Are Struggling To Replace Foreign Workers South Africa’s “locals first” employment drive is facing fresh scrutiny after businesses warned that labour shortages are disrupting farms, factories and other industries following the departure of thousands of foreign workers. Employers say production has slowed in several sectors, while…
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July 26, 2026
Brazil’s government denies visas to US officials over upcoming elections Bolsonaro

Brazil’s government denies visas to US officials over upcoming elections

Brazil’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday it denied visas to two US State Department officials that sought to travel to the South American nation next week, in the latest political barb between the two countries. The move became public after The Washington Post reported the Brazilian government saying the officials, Riley M.…
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July 26, 2026
Bruce Springsteen, Colin Kaepernick Honored With New ACLU Award Colin Kaepernick

Bruce Springsteen, Colin Kaepernick Honored With New ACLU Award

Springsteen played "Streets of Minneapolis" Friday (July 24) after receiving the ACLU Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Arts, Business, Science and Sports. Bruce Springsteen performs “Streets of Minneapolis” after receiving the ACLU Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil…
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July 26, 2026
Namibia’s World Population Day commemoration placed young people’s health, agency and aspirations at the centre of national development. Namibia

Namibia’s World Population Day commemoration placed young people’s health, agency and aspirations at the centre of national development.

"Young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow, they are shaping Namibia today," Hon. Amb. Dr Kaire Mbuende, Director General of the National Planning Commission The World Health Organization (WHO) joined the National Planning Commission (NPC), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation and other partners…
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July 26, 2026