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High economic costs of India's killer smog

Noxious smog smothering the plains of north India is not only choking the lungs of residents and killing millions, but also slowing the country's economic growth.

City under construction

New cobbled streets being laid and pavements redone.

The Move and the mourning

The little green light beeps its welcome as it has for the past I don't know how many years. Many.\"Well, that was the last time I'll clock in here,\" I thought, looking at my faded access card with barely an employee number visible. Yes, the office is moving and yes, I'm excited—but not prepared for the deep sense of loss that hit me.

Legislate spazas for the locals

I write to express my strong support for the proposal that permits for operating spaza shops in South Africa should be restricted to South African citizens.

Blame BEE for the shortage of technical skills

Cadre development and graft are also at the heart of the country's problems, writes Ediv.

Springboks finish year on high note

The Springboks capped off a wonderful year with a resounding 45-12 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday night, as they once again showed how much depth they have.

When the law induces joy

Now that the Nigerian princes have given up on us, you're probably receiving threatening e-mails from the people who hack your laptop camera.

Please leave our women alone

Not only should South African society hang their heads in shame, but our justice system has plenty to answer for.

Deportation 'damaging'

Inflation will rise as wages go up to attract Americans.

Helping hands for the wounded

Squeezing rubber-covered robotic prosthetic hands, Bangladesh protesters wounded during the deadly revolution to topple autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina test out replacement arms for their lost limbs.

Reopening of nuke plant stirs up past fears

The planned reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant is praised as a boon for Pennsylvania and a boost for AI, but it is loathed by residents still haunted by a near-catastrophic meltdown there in 1979.

Poor nations slam R5.4trn deal

Wealthy polluters agree to chip in on climate costs.

Lebanon air turmoil

Lebanon said Israeli air strikes on Saturday killed more than 55 people, many of them in central Beirut, as Israel's defence minister vowed decisive action against Hezbollah, in a call with his US counterpart.

Bali Nine may return home

The remaining members of the \"Bali Nine\" drug ring could be released from Indonesia and returned to Australia if \"ongoing\" talks succeed, a minister said yesterday.

Canada apologises for killing dogs

The Canadian government officially apologized on Saturday to an indigenous community for the killing of several hundred sled dogs by police more than half a century ago.

Road runners' hero

She was an amazing person who will be missed.

Protesting landmines

Survivors and sniffing dogs joined hundreds of people at Cambodia's Angkor Wat yesterday for a march against landmines after the US decision to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine.

Two-pot retirement system a huge success

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) says the implementation of the two-pot retirement system was a huge success.

Big races for Murphy

Large purse of R300 000 has drawn a competitive line-up.

Malema says EFF has been infiltrated

EFF leader Julius Malema claims the red berets have been infiltrated by double agents, with founding members being captured in the run-up to their national elective conference next month.

Professionals cry foul

Some 6 000 officials needed instead of the current 1 712.

Limpopo roads chief booted out over wasteful expenditure

Road Agency Limpopo (RAL) chief executive has been fired for overcommitting road projects to the tune of R1.3 billion in the province.

Tears of joy as nanny receives new car from family

\"We love you Nosi. Happy driving.\" These were the heart-warming sentiments expressed by a family in a video surprising their child's nanny with a brand new car.

For the love of the vine...

In her 20s, she attended her first wine tasting and the rest is history.

Joburg needs to 'get its act together' for the G20 summit

Cape Town's tourism industry is booming, and it doesn't need the Group of 20 (G20) leaders' summit in 2025 as much as Johannesburg does.

Only 16% youth are hopeful

Corruption and crime seen as major impediments to progress.

Zuma 'return to ANC possible'

Analysts say he wants to exploit the factions.

Miracle pill to stop methane cow burps

A scientist guides a long tube into the mouth and down to the stomach of Thing 1, a two-month-old calf that is part of a research project aiming to prevent cows from burping methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Vienna lights up streets for shoppers

MARKETS: SUPPORT FOR STRUGGLING RETAILERS

A front-row seat to the rich tapestry of nature

River cruising offers intimate experience