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372 Volvo EX30 vehicles recalled in SA

372 Volvo EX30 vehicles recalled in SA

NCC has issued a recall for 372 Volvo EX30 vehicles sold in Gauteng. Following a notification from Volvo Car South Africa, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a recall notice for 372 Volvo EX30 vehicles locally. The recall affects certain Volvo EX30 single motor extended range and twin motor performance models from the 2024…

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Africa: Over Half of African States Subjected to Travel Bans or Visa Bonds By U.S.

Africa: Macron Seeks to Reset France’s Africa Policy Amid Shrinking Influence

President Emmanuel Macron has called for a “rebalanced”, “equal-to-equal” partnership between France and African countries, signalling a continued shift away from the military-heavy approach that long defined France’s presence on the continent. Speaking at the Élysée Palace during France’s annual meeting with ambassadors on Thursday, Macron said French policy towards Africa had undergone a fundamental…

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Oil companies will spend 0 billion in Venezuela

Oil companies will spend $100 billion in Venezuela

President Donald Trump met Friday afternoon with more than a dozen oil companies at the White House to discuss plans for investment in Venezuela, less than a week after the U.S. ousted President Nicolás Maduro. Exxon CEO Darren Woods, ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance and Chevron Vice Chairman Mark Nelson attended. Executives from Halliburton, Valero and…

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Why South Africa should extend the e-hailing compliance deadline

Why South Africa should extend the e-hailing compliance deadline

South Africa’s long-awaited e-hailing regulations are finally nearing enforcement, with end-March set as the deadline by the national transport department for their implementation. But the industry is concerned that doesn’t leave sufficient time for them to prepare. The e-hailing sector has expanded rapidly, outpacing regulatory oversight rules. This has coincided with rising reports of assaults,…

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Africa: Over Half of African States Subjected to Travel Bans or Visa Bonds By U.S.

Africa’s Biggest Volleyball Events to Watch in 2026

As African volleyball enters a new chapter from February through the end of 2026, the continent is gearing up for a packed calendar of major competitions–highlighted by Kigali’s historic hosting of the 47th Africa Men’s Volleyball Club Championship. ALSO READ: When 2025 marked a turning point for Rwandan volleyball Weekend Sport brings you a comprehensive…

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