The British government has scrapped a proposed top rate tax cut of 45%, the country’s finance minister announced Monday. The decision to announce a major U-turn from the tax cut …
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Google introduces new search features, set to roll out Multisearch in 70 languages
Google has announced the introduction of six new updates including Multisearch which would allow users effectively search out queries on its platform. This position was disclosed by Mr Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, the Head, Communication, West …
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Prosus terminates R85 billion deal to buy India’s BillDesk
Prosus, the consumer internet arm of Naspers, a South African multinational technology company, says its $4.7 billion (R84.8 billion) deal to buy Indian digital payments provider BillDesk has fallen through …
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Google to shut down its cloud gaming service Stadia in January 2023
Google is shutting down its cloud gaming service Stadia less than three years after its launch. According to the tech giant, users will have access to their games until 18 …
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Netflix creates first internal studio to build video games
Netflix on Monday announced plans to establish an internal games studio in Helsinki, Finland. This will be the fourth video game studio under the Netflix label, but it’s a notable …
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African countries urged to speak out against worker abuse ahead of Qatar World Cup
With just about two months before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins in Qatar, calls have mounted for African countries to seek justice for their citizens who have worked in …
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These are the best airlines of 2022, according to travelers
As the world finishes unpicking its Covid-19 travel restrictions, business trips and tourism are firmly back on the agenda in most places, anyway. The question is, who to fly with? Qatar Airways …
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King Charles III will be on banknotes by mid-2024, Bank of England says
Banknotes featuring a portrait of King Charles III are expected to enter circulation by the middle of 2024, the Bank of England said Tuesday. The central bank will reveal the …
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South African Airways slides to a new low in global airlines rankings
South African Airways (SAA) continues to slide down the ranks of the world’s best airlines, dropping for the fourth consecutive year to its worst place on record. Meanwhile, Ethiopian Airlines …
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The pound has fallen to a record low against the dollar as markets react to the UK’s biggest tax cuts in 50 years. The development is coming less than a …