Interested in politics, finance, stock markets and sport

Joined January 2012
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22 Apr 2025
"Gold hit a record $3,500 a troy ounce for the first time and the dollar fell on Tuesday, as Donald Trump’s sustained attack on US Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell added to fears over the prospects for the world’s largest economy." - FT
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27 Jan 2025
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@Powerfm987 @PabiMoloi Have you done a survey on the impact of the Monday financial literacy sessions on the personal financial behavior of your listeners?
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27 Jan 2025
It would be interesting to see how the important info has been put to use.
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8 Oct 2024
China says it’s confident in reaching its economic targets this year and promised to further support growth, although it held back in unleashing more major stimulus in a disappointment to investors looking for more fuel for a world-beating stock rally. - Bloomberg
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20 Sep 2024
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@powerfm987 @mbele_lnb "In 1986, Gordhan was forced to go underground & remained in hiding until his arrest in 1990, when he was named as a key figure in Operation Vula. In 1991, he was granted indemnity. He spent 4 years in the underground structures of MK." - SA History Online
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20 Sep 2024
Between 2012 and 2022, Gordhan was a member of the ANC NEC according to the @MYANC website.
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2 Sep 2024
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@powerfm987 @mbele_lnb South Africa offers very favourable tax treatment of retirement fund contributions. Individuals can claim a tax deduction on contributions to pension, provident, and retirement annuity funds, up to a limit of R350 000 per year.
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2 Sep 2024
@powerfm987 @mbele_lnb The tax treatment of retirement contributions offers a great opportunity for a savvy person to legally reduce their tax liability while increasing their retirement savings.
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27 Aug 2024
There is a Champagne Supernova in the sky.
27 Aug 2024
British rock band Oasis to reunite with 2025 tour reut.rs/3YYOdak
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27 Aug 2024
"British rock band Oasis said on Tuesday they would reunite after 15 years, with brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher planning a series of live shows in 2025. The band, whose debut album "Definitely Maybe" was released 30 years ago, split in 2009..."
27 Aug 2024
British rock band Oasis to reunite with 2025 tour reut.rs/3YYOdak
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18 Aug 2024
"Hopes for an economic soft landing are once again propelling U.S. stocks higher, as recent positive data relieved worries over the prospect of a recession after a growth scare triggered a brutal selloff earlier this month."
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18 Aug 2024
Fed Chair Jay Powell is due to deliver the keynote address at the central bank’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Friday. Markets will be laser focused on what he signals about the pace and timing of rate cuts over the coming months. - investing.com

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14 Aug 2024
Replying to @Powerfm987
@Powerfm987 @mbele_lnb Under the two-pot system, there will be a vested component. Therefore, all accrued pension/provident fund benefits at 31 August 2024 will be accessible in the event of resignation. These accrued benefits fall under the vested component.
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14 Aug 2024
The current balance of the existing pension/provident fund benefits as at 31 August 2024 will continue to be available under the current rules. Therefore, the vested component will be accessible upon resignation, retrenchment or retirement.
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5 Jul 2024
"A Leeds alum will take up residence behind the UK's most famous front door at 10 Downing Street. Becoming the country’s 58th Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer graduated from Leeds in 1985 with a degree in Law. He went on to become a barrister.." - @UniversityLeeds
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Parliament of Ug looked on, even cheered, as armed goons terrorised us! They violently rearrested people granted bail, detained & tortured them. This is how my brother, Saasi, not only lost his freedom, but his life! What goes around comes around! Let’s learn to fight for Justice & Rights for all!
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11 Jun 2024
Enigmatic Pakistan. Whatagwan with Pakistan?
Don't count Pakistan out! They lost their opening two matches at the 2022 T20 World Cup as well - to India and Zimbabwe - but then went on to reach the final
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Fighting corruption…
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43-year-old Franco Nsubuga with the most economical four-over spell in the history of the men's #T20WorldCup 🙌 es.pn/4aQbZHX #PNGvUGA
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Record set by Franco. "Nsubuga bowled the most economical spell (minimum four overs) in T20 World Cup history, with figures of 4-2-4-2. He also became only the second bowler to bowl 20 dot balls in a T20 World Cup game, after Ajantha Mendis in 2012." - @ESPNcricinfo
The Cricket Cranes pull off a stunning 3-wicket win against PNG 🇵🇬in their debut #T20WorldCup. A day to remember for ages! 🇺🇬🔥 #WeAreCricketCranes
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Uganda 🇺🇬 etch their name in history with a first-ever #T20WorldCup victory in their debut tournament to secure a tense 3-wicket win against Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 Nicely done, Cricket Cranes 👏 #WeAreCricketCranes
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Uganda 🇺🇬 is up against a familiar opponent, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 in their second #T20WorldCup fixture in Georgetown, Guyana tomorrow at 2:30AM (EAT) Don't nap on this—Join the Cricket Cranes early as they chase their debut victory! #WeAreCricketCranes
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Israel is a democratic state in the Middle East. Blah blah blah.
Israeli officials have seized broadcasting equipment belonging to the Associated Press bureau, because AP provides images to Al Jazeera. The White House says it’s concerning, the Israeli opposition leader calls it madness. Netanyahu says Al Jazeera is a ‘terror channel’.
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NEW ICC applies for arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu, for “international crimes” including “starvation of civilians as a method of warfare” from oct 8 and Hamas’ Sinwar and Haniyeh for “extermination as a crime against humanity” on Oct 7, says law must be applied equally
#ICC Prosecutor @KarimKhanQC announces applications for arrest warrants in relation to Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant in the context of the situation in the State of #Palestine ⤵️ icc-cpi.int/news/statement-i…
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