Carillion ex-director gets banned for 11 years – here’s what it means for people whose companies get wrecked: Zafar Khan, the former finance director, has been disqualified. Zafar Khan, the former finance director of collapsed mega-contractor Carillion, has been banned from being a company director for 11 years. It is the longest ban imposed on an …
Famine: the award-winning documentary banned by Russia for its reminder of a cruel past: In October last year, Russia banned a documentary depicting the famine that hit parts of the Soviet Union including Ukraine between 1921 and 1923 and revoked the film’s screening licence. Now the film is to have its UK premiere (with English …
Kenya banned plastic bags 6 years ago, but they are still in use – what went wrong: A shopper risks arrest in Nakuru, Kenya, for carrying groceries in banned plastic bags in 2022. James Wakibia/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Kenya banned the use of plastic carrier bags in 2017, prompted by environmental and health costs. …
Much-loved dog breeds are just as likely to bite as banned ones – here’s how to stop them: Happy or snappy? A dog's behaviour can be hard to read Niamh Lily Fisher/Shutterstock Dogs are rarely “nice” or “nasty”. People tend to label some dog breeds as aggressive and some, such as the pit bull terrier, …
Grenfell Tower: finally, the worst type of cladding is to be banned, five years on: Residents have long bemoaned measures taken to make buildings look better, but not safer. Ajit Wick | Shutterstock Five years after 72 people lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower fire, which broke out on June 14, 2017, the UK …
Ulysses at 100: why it was banned for being obscene: British Library James Joyce’s Ulysses, which turns 100 this February, is now central to the literary canon and features on university literature courses around the world. However, it was not always as revered as it is now. In fact, it was banned as obscene before …
Twitter has banned posting of images of people without their consent – here’s why that’s a good thing: Jacob Lund/Shutterstock Twitter recently announced that it will no longer allow “the sharing of private media, such as images or videos of private individuals without their consent”. The move takes effect through an expansion of the social …
South Africa in the news: Erasmus banned from rugby for two months after Lions series video: South Africa’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been banned from all rugby activity for two months after being found guilty of misconduct.: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa claim betting spike during Ghana World Cup qualifying game: The …
South Africa in the news: Yorkshire banned from hosting major games over racism case: English cricket club Yorkshire has been suspended from hosting international matches as punishment for its handling of a racism case that has shaken the sport. The England and Wales Cricket Board …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa municipal elections: Who …
South Africa in the news: Mourners Banned From Cemeteries Rule Coming: The Bulawayo City Council will soon introduce a policy to ban mourners from attending burials at its cemeteries as concerns grow that gatherings at funerals and burials were becoming Covid-19 super …: “South Africa” – BingNews SA’s Democracy, Mandela’s Greatest Legacy, Had A Stress-Test, …
South Africa in the news: MOURNERS TO BE BANNED FROM CEMETERIES: THE Bulawayo City Council will soon introduce a policy to ban mourners from attending burials at its cemeteries as concerns grow that …: “South Africa” – BingNews On Nelson Mandela’s birthday, ruined South Africa mourns his vision: Cry, the Broken Country” declared the makeshift …
South Africa in the news: The Latest: Fans banned at Tokyo Olympics to contain virus: Fans are banned from the Tokyo Olympics following a state of emergency aimed at containing rising coronavirus infections in the capital. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced the state of …: “South Africa” – BingNews Transfer notebook: Man Utd prospect …
South Africa in the news: The Latest: France adds Russia to list of banned countries: France is adding Russia to its “red list” of countries from which travels are banned unless imperious motives because they are struggling with virus surges and worrisome variants. French government …: “South Africa” – BingNews Favorite Restaurants: My favourite restaurants …
Peat compost to be banned – luckily, green alternatives are just as good for your garden: IgorAleks/Shutterstock Peat has been a staple ingredient of composts sold in British garden centres since the 1960s, even though it’s not actually that nutritious for plants. The reason why this spongy turf is coveted by gardeners is that it …
WhatsApp’s controversial privacy update may be banned in the EU – but the app’s sights are fixed on India: The May 15 deadline for users to accept WhatsApp's new privacy policy has also been extended by 'several weeks'. rafapress/Shutterstock The roll out of WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, which critics warn will lead to more data …
South Africa in the news: UK arrivals from all of South America and Portugal banned: The move comes amid the emergence of a new strain of coronavirus in Brazil, with concerns about whether it could be more dangerous.: “South Africa” – BingNews Third homegrown coronavirus variant found in U.S. as researchers say first emerged in …
South Africa in the news: South Africans banned in other countries after discovery of new Covid-19 strain locally: Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says researchers discovered a new mutation of the coronavirus that seemed to affect young people more than previous strains: …: “South Africa” – BingNews Uzbekistan shuts borders with 8 countries over new COVID-19 …
South Africa in the news: Sea, sand, banned: Ramaphosa reveals these beaches are ‘closed for Christmas’: Cyril Ramaphosa has come to a tough decision on Monday, confirming that many major beaches in South Africa will be closed during the Christmas holidays.: “South Africa” – BingNews Gregor Townsend excited by prospect of ‘toughest group’ at Rugby …