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Ambitious campaign to save rhino population
SOUTH Africa is the custodian of more than 80% of the continent's white rhino population, which is at risk from poaching and a dwindling population.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Inmate challenges treatment in C-Max Prison
A CELLPHONE found in the possession of an inmate serving a 15-year jail sentence for murder — containing pictures of prison officials as well as communications with them — has cost him dearly, as he is now locked up in C-Max Prison, in solitary confinement-like conditions.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Pakistan's solar rush puts pressure on national grid
PAKISTANIS are increasingly ditching the national grid in favour of solar power, prompting a boom in rooftop panels and spooking a government weighed down by billions of dollars of power sector debt.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Wallabies hopeful Valentini will be fit for Lions opener
FLANK Rob Valetini has resumed training in a big boost for Australia ahead of the first Test against the British and Irish Lions, with assistant coach Geoff Parling said yesterday \"very hopeful\" the dynamic forward will be fit.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Listed equities continue upward trajectory in the second quarter - Anchor Capital
JSE-LISTED equities continued their upward trajectory in in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), Nolan Wapenaar and Peter Armitage, Chief Investment Officers at Anchor Capital, said on Wednesday.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
PRESSURE MOUNTS ON RAMAPHOSA
MKP's Hlophe says he is a 'president broken beyond repair'
3 min |
July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Heart-warming story of a young role model
WHAT a heartwarming story in Tuesday's (July 15) edition on Tracy Nyongwana.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Reds eye stunning Isak move as market heats up
TRANSFER TALKS
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
June BETI improvement signals economic recovery in South Africa
THE BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) improved for a second consecutive month in June, indicating a more optimistic outlook for economic performance in the second quarter.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Black Caps defeat has experimental Proteas searching for balance
THE Proteas' failure to build partnerships cost them dearly as they slumped to a 21-run defeat to New Zealand in their second match of the T201 Tri-Series at the Harare Sports Club yesterday.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Indonesia hails 'new era' with trade pact
INDONESIA'S leader yesterday hailed a “new era” of trade relations with the US, after Donald Trump said he slashed the tariff rate faced by Southeast Asia’s biggest economy from 32% to 19%.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Retail sector shows resilience amid low inflation and increased consumer spending
THE South African retail landscape appears to be on a positive trajectory, buoyed by significantly low consumer inflation, the availability of disposable income from Two-Pot retirement withdrawals, and a notable decrease in fuel prices.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Give elderly the respect they deserve
VERY few people can dispute Mahatma Gandhi's view that the true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
The art of life planning to create an exciting future
EARLIER this week you created a blueprint. You made a plan of what, how, and where you'd like to be during your remaining time on Earth. It’s imperfect, of course. It probably falls short of capturing the excitement and the joy that really is in your future.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Building a resilient and motivated workforce: HR best practices for small businesses
IN A GROWING business, your people are your greatest strength, but they can also be your biggest vulnerability if not managed properly. While more established companies have dedicated human resources (HR) departments, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) often don’t have the same resources, which can lead to reactive decisions, high staff turnover and inconsistent performance.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Mercury
R18m redevelopment plan for traders' market in Pietermaritzburg CBD
INFORMAL ECONOMY
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Trevor Manuel highlights debt crisis as a barrier to African development at G20 meetings
FORMER finance minister Trevor Manuel has issued a stark warning regarding the pervasive debt challenges facing the African continent.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Trump's selective morality is an insult to US Constitution
AS A wannabe emperor, Donald Trump drags the US into the abyss with his laager mentality, hoodwinking the American people into believing that his MAGA movement is actually going to work so the Russian Federation slowly but surely expands its territory into Europe via Ukraine.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Nvidia CEO lauds Al innovation at expo
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang called China's open-source artificial intelligence a “catalyst for global progress” and hailed the country’s innovation in the sector as he addressed an expo in Beijing yesterday.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Cape Town cop dismissed for attempted 'trolley dash' from Woolworths
A CAPE Town police officer was dismissed from the South African Police Service (SAPS) after attempting to steal a trolley full of groceries from Woolworths.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Behind the scenes of entrepreneurship lurks real struggles with mental health issues
ENTREPRENEURSHIP in South Africa, particularly within its vibrant townships and sprawling rural areas, often gets spray painted with a smooth airbrush of unwavering resilience and boundless innovation.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Mpact reports mixed results: HEPS down, revenue up in challenging market
MPACT’S headline earnings a share (HEPS) from continuing operations will likely decline between 28% and 18.2% in the six months to June 30, even though revenue should increase by about 3%.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Firwood BC hits the sweet spot with festive fun
IN a sporting world constantly chasing youth and energy, lawn bowls has often been overlooked—labelled as a pastime for retirees. But Firwood Bowling Club in Queensburgh is changing that narrative in all the right ways.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Mercury
England lucky to have Stokes back to his best
ENGLAND captain Ben Stokes put his body on the line to inspire his side’s dramatic victory over India at Lord’s, according to teammate Joe Root.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
The hidden struggles of women battling alcohol dependency
WINE o'clock, a regularly used, funny term, is actually having more dire consequences than previously thought, with studies showing that women between the ages of 40 and 60 are drinking more alcohol than their male peers.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Mercury
Dissolution of the Road Accident Fund board welcomed
MINISTER of Transport Barbara Creecy's decision to dissolve the board of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) has been welcomed by the Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) and others.
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July 17, 2025
The Mercury
R18m redevelopment plan for traders' market in Pietermaritzburg CBD
THE crime-infested site Ematsheni in Pietermaritzburg's CBD is set to be redeveloped with the intention of revitalising the area for informal economic activity, at an estimated total cost of R18 million.
3 min |
July 17, 2025
The Mercury
PRESSURE MOUNTS ON RAMAPHOSA
MKP’s Hlophe says he is a president broken beyond repair’
3 min |
July 17, 2025
The Mercury
The challenges of radical socio-economic transformation
Significant shortcomings that hinder inclusive economic growth and perpetuate inequality
4 min |
July 16, 2025
The Mercury
Court orders Meta to shut down child pornographic accounts
THE Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, on Monday ordered Meta to shut down several anonymous Instagram accounts and WhatsApp channels, which are distributing explicit child pornography depicting South African school children.
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