UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed for calm and restraint in Haiti as the country grapples with escalating gang violence and instability. With reports of numerous casualties and widespread looting, the situation has severely deteriorated. The UN is actively working to support the Haitian government and provide humanitarian aid to those affected.
In a decisive move, President William Ruto has instructed the National Treasury to revisit the Salaries and Remuneration Commission's notice on state officer salary hikes. This comes against the backdrop of withdrawn Finance Bill, 2024, and rising fiscal worries. The Public Service ministry has also declined, underlining an already strained wage bill.
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.
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.
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.