GTA VI and the weight of hype

GTA VI and the weight of hype

When Grand Theft Auto VI finally arrives on 19 November, it will almost certainly become the biggest entertainment launch in history. The only real question is by how much. The precedents are staggering. Its predecessor, GTA V, earned US$815.7-million in its first 24 hours in September 2013 and passed $1-billion in three days, making it…

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Wegovy weight loss pill launches in the UAE as Novo looks beyond U.S.

Wegovy weight loss pill launches in the UAE as Novo looks beyond U.S.

Novo Nordisk is launching its weight loss pill Wegovy in the United Arab Emirates, the Danish drugmaker said Wednesday, marking its first launch outside the U.S. market. Novo’s approach will be guided by patient demand, the readiness of healthcare professionals, and the strength of healthcare and telehealth infrastructure, said Emil Kongshøj Larsen, executive vice president,…

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Malatsi throws weight behind Dell’s EEIP application

Malatsi throws weight behind Dell’s EEIP application

Communications and digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi. Communications minister Solly Malatsi has recommended the approval of Dell Technologies’ equity equivalent investment programme (EEIP) application. The application was made to minister Parks Tau, in his capacity as executive authority at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), which facilitates and is the final arbiter for…

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