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The Herald 

Chimombe, Mpofu appear in court on street lights charges

Yeukai Karengezeka Court Correspondent Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have appeared in court on allegations of using false documents to win a US$9 million Harare City Council tender for the rehabilitation of street lights. Chimombe and Mpofu, who were brought to court by Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission officials, appeared before Harare regional magistrate, Mrs Marehwanazvo […]

The Hindu 

Separate weather warning for ghat regions of Kerala called for

Hilly regions adjacent to Western Ghats receive around double the State average of rainfall due to the influence of orographic features on the monsoon. It necessitates the need for a separate weather warning for the ghat regions in Kerala considering the huge population in the landslide-prone regions compared to the core monsoon regions along the west coast

Business Standard 

India smartphone shipments dip 2% in Q2 2024 as slow demand takes toll

India's smartphone shipments fell two per cent year-on-year in June quarter, hurt by the heatwave and slower demand, as per a report by global research firm Counterpoint that showed Xiaomi reclaimed top spot in volume share and Samsung led in value terms. Notably, 5G smartphones captured their highest-ever share of 77 per cent in the overall shipments, according to Counterpoint's Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. Another key takeaway was that India's smartphone market hit its highest ever Q2 value, driven by the ongoing trend of premiumisation.

The Herald 

Sino-Zimbabwe escalates military ties

Talent Chimutambgi Herald Reporter Zimbabwe and China have shared a strong bond since the liberation struggle, with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army playing a pivotal role in training and equipping Zimbabwean combatants, a Cabinet Minister has said. In a speech read on her behalf by her deputy, Brigadier-General (Retired) Levi Mayihlome on the occasion of […]

«Just Jared» 

Maya Rudolph Will Return to Play Kamala Harris on 'SNL'

Maya Rudolph is back in action as Vice President Kamala Harris! The 52-year-old Saturday Night Live alum will reprise her role as the presidential hopeful this fall on the NBC series ahead of the 2024 election, Deadline reports. The news comes amid many fan campaigns on social media for Maya to reprise the role. Keep [...]

The Local (thelocal.es) 

EXPLAINED: Spain's new alcohol law to protect minors

Bans on drinking in some public places, crackdowns on advertising, tougher fines for selling to minors and even breathalyser tests; Spain's government has proposed some wide-ranging legislation to curb underage drinking.