Affordability for Americans caught in political crosshairs
President Donald Trump has called the affordability crisis a “con job by the Democrats,” while his actions attempt to address the same.
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Trump administration lays out plan for federal workers' back pay after government reopens
According to the initial schedule reviewed by Semafor, by Nov. 19 nearly all affected federal workers will receive pay they missed during the shutdown.
9 Ways That Trump’s ‘Affordability’ Week Was a Total Disaster
The president briefly tried to focus on ‘affordability.’ He ended up disputing the idea Americans are worried about high prices, calling it ‘a con job.’
South Africa secures $925M city redevelopment funding
Services targeted include water, electricity, and waste, which have come under growing public scrutiny due to shortages and poor refuse collection.
AMD CEO sees chip market reaching $1 trillion by 2030
The growth will be driven by 'insatiable' AI demand, Lisa Su said.
South Africa’s Vodacom to use Starlink to expand mobile coverage
The partnership would likely deepen Starlink’s presence as a major African internet service provider.
South Africa forecasts upbeat budget after better-than-expected revenue
Economists anticipate tax income to surpass the government’s projection, driven by strong commodity prices and a surge in mining profits.
Senegal’s bonds fall after PM resists IMF calls to restructure debt
Senegal’s finances have been under pressure since $11 billion of unreported debt left by the last administration was found last year.
Botswana pushes for majority stake in De Beers
The move pits Botswana against Angola, which is also bidding to control the diamond mining giant.
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