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A proposed minerals regulation law may deter investors. Danny Froese/Getty Images Zambia’s proposed minerals regulation law could deter investment and deliver a “fatal blow” to plans to raise annual copper output to 3 million tons, two mining bodies have said.Zambia’s government has proposed a new Minerals Regulation Commission Bill, which seeks to “regulate and monitor the development and management of mineral resources” in Africa’s second-biggest copper producer.But Zambia’s Chamber of Mines (ZCM), the main mining industry body, and the Association of Zambian Mineral Exploration Companies (AZMEC) said in a joint statement some parts of the proposed law “will drive…

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Dricus du Plessis ahead of his UFC 305 fight against Israel Adesanya in Perth on 18 August 2024. (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has agreed to a debate on proposed electricity hike. (Brenton Geach/Gallo Images) A DA spokesperson says a proposed electricity increase would be “horrendous for South Africans”.Municipalities also object to Eskom’s increase in electricity tariffsA petition was launched to garner support for rejecting the tariff increase.National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has agreed to the DA’s request that Parliament debate Eskom’s proposed 36% electricity tariff increase to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). Last week, News24 reported that the DA not only rejected Eskom’s proposed electricity hike, but its mayoral caucus had also written to…

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Uber Eats has introduced a new feature which highlights merchants on the platform with historically disadvantaged owners. (Mike Kemp/Getty Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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95 Libyan nationals who were arrested at a suspected military training base appeared in White River Magistrate’s Court for alleged misrepresentation in a visa application. (Supplied/NPA) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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For the first time, this increase will include domestic workers. (Félix Prado/Unsplash) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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Police have launched a manhunt after six men were killed in Umlazi. (Ziyaad Douglas/Gallo Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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New Zealand’s Scott Barrett in action against South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final at Stade de France in Paris on 28 October 2023. (David Rogers/Getty Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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Eben Etzebeth, Dricus du Plessis and Siya Kolisi celebrate at the UFC 305 event in Perth on 18 August 2024. (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images) South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis retained his UFC middleweight world title by beating New Zealand’s Israel Adesanya in Perth on Sunday.In a tense fight, Du Plessis secured victory when choked out his opponent in the penultimate round.Springbok rugby stars Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth were ringside and celebrated wildly after Du Plessis victory.For more sports news, visit the News24 Sport homepage.Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and lock Eben Etzebeth celebrated wildly after their compatriot Dricus du Plessis’…

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Dricus du Plessis gets a chokehold on Israel Adesanya during their UFC 305 fight at RAC Arena in Perth on 18 August 2024. (Paul Kane/Getty Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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