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Ottawa’s Women’s Hockey Team Eyes New Home with NHL Help

March 12, 2026

A new plan is forming for the Ottawa Charge, a women’s hockey team that has played in Canada’s capital for three seasons. The team is looking to stay in Ottawa, but its current arena is being renovated and will lose about 2, 000 seats. Because of the reduced capacity, it would no longer be financial

business

South Africa’s Business Mood Gets a Lift, But the Middle East Still Worries

March 4, 2026

A new survey shows that business confidence in South Africa jumped 3 points during the first quarter of this year, reaching its highest level since 2015 (excluding the COVID recovery). The rise is linked to a steady government, friendly interest rates and a stronger rand against the dollar. Yet m

crypto

Bitcoin's Big Moment: What's Shaking Up the Crypto World?

January 16, 2026

Bitcoin is hanging around the $95, 000 mark, but things aren't as smooth as they seem. The crypto market structure bill has cast a shadow, making investors a bit nervous. Despite this, Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $100. 1 million on Thursday, and Ethereum ETFs saw an even bigger boost with $164. 4 million

lifestyle

A Chinese Town with a Russian Twist: What's the Real Deal?

January 4, 2026

In the vast expanse of northern China, there's a peculiar town that seems to have been plucked straight out of Russia. This town, known as Enhe, is a fascinating blend of cultures, with wooden houses, Cyrillic signs, and even vodka on offer. Yet, the most surprising fact is that there are very few R

business

Tax Tips: Meals and Miles

December 22, 2025

Tax time can be confusing, especially when it comes to figuring out what counts as a business expense. Two experts from Wisconsin, Rick Kutch and Mark Leeder, share some key points to help business owners stay on track. First, let's talk about meals. Many people think any meal eaten during work hou

politics

South Africa Takes a Step Back from G20 Under Trump

December 4, 2025

South Africa is taking a pause from the G20 while the U. S. holds the presidency. This comes after the U. S. decided not to invite South Africa to join in. The U. S. took over the G20 leadership recently, even though they skipped the summit hosted by South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johan

politics

South Africans Tricked into Fighting Russia's War

November 29, 2025

A group of South African men found themselves in a dangerous situation after being deceived into joining Russia's war against Ukraine. They were promised jobs and training, but instead, they were sent to the front lines. The story began when an unemployed father of three received a call offering hi

politics

Germany Steps In: A Diplomatic Dance Over South Africa's G20 Spot

November 27, 2025

Germany is stepping up to mediate a growing rift between the U. S. and South Africa. The issue? South Africa's invitation to the next G20 summit, which U. S. President Donald Trump has revoked. Trump's decision comes after he accused South Africa of mistreating its white minority. These claims have

politics

G20 Summit: A Missed Opportunity for the US and Global Unity

November 23, 2025

The G20 summit in Johannesburg wrapped up with a notable absence: the United States. This wasn't just any absence; it was the next president of the G20, the U. S. , skipping out on the event. President Donald Trump's administration decided to boycott the entire two-day event, which was supposed to b

politics

G20 Gathers in Africa Despite U. S. Absence

November 22, 2025

World leaders from the G20 met in Johannesburg, South Africa, for a significant summit, even though the U. S. chose not to attend. This gathering was unique because a declaration was adopted right at the beginning, which is not the usual way things are done. Typically, these declarations happen at t