Police: ‘No reports of zombies’ in Pennsylvania despite strange road sign Thursday: Some motorists driving along East Market Street in Pennsylvania were met with some “strange messages” on a traffic sign Thursday afternoon. That message – and another less appropriate one – were displayed on the sign Thursday afternoon, according to some residents of the …
South Africa in the news: South Africa bat on despite massive lead: South Africa took a 267-run first-innings lead when they bowled out Australia for 221 on the third day of the fourth Test at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday (April 1). South Africa did not enforce the follow-on. A side strain suffered by Morne …
Poorest households hit hardest by UK climate change levy despite using least energy: Shutterstock The UK is one of the leading countries in addressing climate change. As well as signing international agreements, the country has its own target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% from 1990 levels by 2050. And as part of the …
Ukraine is still on the edge, despite all efforts to stabilise it: Since protests, separatism and foreign intervention began to break Ukraine apart in 2014, it has been struggling to stay in control of its future. And the struggle is far from over. No fewer than four peace agreements have been struck: the two Minsk …
South Africa in the news: Rand firmer as bulls hang in despite Zuma impasse: That was just shy of the 12.22 support mark that analysts say may have triggered some technical selling. “South Africa has held its own, and that’s because of the expectation that Zuma will ousted,” said Peregrine analyst Bianca Botes. “When it …
South Africa in the news: Senegal Call Up Sadio Mané for November Despite Injury Concerns: “In my mind there’s no doubt he will be with us for the double header against South Africa and that he will be 100% fit,” said manager Aliou Cisse. “Until now, he has just been doing some individual training, running …
Why malaria is unlikely to return to Italy – despite a recent death from the disease: Anopheles mosquito. Jim Gathany-CDC/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND A four-year-old girl from northern Italy has died of cerebral malaria, it was recently announced. The case is puzzling Italian healthcare officials as the country was declared malaria free in 1970, and the …
Toronto Wolfpack prosper in debut season despite bizarre blows to small roster: While the Toronto Wolfpack remain on track for promotion, there have been more than a few bumps along the way for the fledgling rugby league team. In addition to the normal run-of-the-mill injuries, coach Paul Rowley has seen one player battle cancer and …
South Africa in the news: How I built a mining rig despite graphics card shortages in South Africa: As PC gamers in South Africa are aware, cryptocurrency miners around the world are buying top-end graphics cards, causing a global shortage. While Radeon RX470, RX480, RX570, and RX580 cards are preferred for mining cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, …
People not protecting themselves despite record ID fraud levels: Britons are failing to take basic steps to protect themselves from online crime – despite identity fraud now being at record levels. With this in mind, Action Fraud – the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime – has launched an awareness campaign targeting ID, …
Social media is nothing like drugs, despite all the horror stories: Nothing like Instagram. cliplab.pro/Shutterstock Letting your child use social media is like giving them cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes – all at once, or so we’re told. If you have been following recent press reports about the effects of social media on young people, you …
South Africa in the news: South Africa remain confident despite England loss: De Villiers: LONDON: South Africa captain AB de Villiers insists his team remains confident of doing well in the Champions Trophy despite a dramatic series defeat at the hands of England going into the big event beginning on Thursday. Following on from losses …
South Africa in the news: Despite 3-day defeat, NZ keeps same squad for 3rd test vs SA: WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has named an unchanged squad for the third cricket test against South Africa, confirming batsman Ross Taylor will not play because of a calf injury while ignoring public calls for change. …
South Africa in the news: Despite poaching, South Africa plans to allow rhino horn trade and limited exports: JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s government is moving ahead with plans to allow a domestic trade and limited export of rhino horns, alarming many international conservationists who believe rhinos will be more vulnerable to poachers after a …
South Africa in the news: Never say die Zimbabweans find way into South Africa despite flooded river: No matter how dangerous the route is, border jumpers try their luck daily on the bridge and fences. The festive season is over and, for a large number of Zimbabwean foreign nationals, it has been a nightmare coming …
South Africa in the news: South Africa well ahead despite collapse: Pacers give the home side the advantage by bowling New Zealand out for 214, as it goes 372 in front after Day 3 South Africa got into a strong position despite a top-order batting collapse in its second innings on the third day of …
South Africa’s ANC has remained dominant despite shifts in support base: The ANC's top brass at the party's rally ahead of municipal elections. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko As democracy in South Africa matures, an inevitable question ahead of any election is whether the African National Congress (ANC) – the governing party since 1994 – is becoming a …