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  Dangote's Steel Investment Halt Raises Monopoly Concerns Ahead of Major Oil Refinery Launch

  Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual, has paused plans to invest in a new steel plant in Nigeria fearing monopoly accusations, just before inaugurating his notable oil refinery in Lagos. Despite Nigeria's substantial steel imports, Dangote urges local millionaires to invest in steel to aid economic growth.

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  Turkish Football Star Merih Demiral Banned for Nationalist Gesture During Euro 2024

  Turkish footballer Merih Demiral has been suspended by UEFA for two matches due to a nationalist gesture made during the Türkiye-Austria Euro 2024 elimination match. The gesture, associated with the Gray Wolves, led to an investigation and a ban for bringing the sport into disrepute. The Turkish Football Federation argued it was a traditional symbol.

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  F1 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix: Norris Dominates Last Practice Session

  Lando Norris continued his impressive form by posting the fastest time in the final practice session at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, edging out team-mate Oscar Piastri. Max Verstappen finished third with a solid performance, while George Russell and Carlos Sainz completed the top five in Mercedes and Ferrari respectively. The session had varied conditions affecting driver performance.

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  SARS Launches 2024 eFiling Tax Season with Enhanced Features and Auto Assessments

  The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has kicked off the 2024 eFiling tax season, running from July 1 to November 23, with a streamlined system, including a new 'Auto Assessment' feature. Taxpayers are urged to file early to avoid penalties, and can use the SARS MobiApp for convenience. SARS extended their hours and warned about scams.

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  JD Vance: The Myth of Self-Made Success and America's Bootstrap Obsession

  A critical look at JD Vance and his rise as Donald Trump's running mate. By examining his memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy,' the article delves into America's infatuation with bootstrap narratives, challenging the notion of individualist prosperity and exposing the overlooked reality of inherited privilege.