Volvo gives up plan to sell only EVs by 2030

Car company Volvo has announced it has abandoned its target to produce only fully electric cars by 2030, saying it now expects it will also be selling some hybrid vehicles by that date. The car maker blamed changing market conditions for its decision to give up a target it had announced only three years ago….

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‘You’re beautiful no matter your shade’- Gabby Thomas stands with Noah Lyles’ girlfriend Junelle Bromfield against cyberbullying

American sprint queen Gabby Thomas has supported Noah Lyles’ girlfriend Junelle Bromfield in her public battle against cyberbullying and colorism. Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas has extended her support to Noah Lyles’ girlfriend Junelle Bromfield following a public battle with cyberbullying. Bromfield recently disclosed the online abuse she faced, sparking conversations about colorism and bullying…

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South Sudan holdouts agree to resume peace talks in Nairobi

South Sudan’s holdout groups, the non-signatories to the 2018 peace agreement, have agreed to resume peace talks in Nairobi after months of expressing security concerns and dissatisfaction with the process. This development follows Kenyan President William Ruto’s visit to Juba on Wednesday, where he held talks with President Salva Kiir, First Vice President Riek Machar…

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IEBC boss warns of constitutional crisis over boundaries review deadline

IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein. [File, Standard] Delayed review of boundaries for electoral units has thrown the country into a constitutional crisis owing to lack of a substantive Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission. IEBC Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan yesterday said the commission was waiting on an advisory by the Supreme Court on whether deadline for the…

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Ruto signs Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2024 into Law

President William Ruto at State House Nairobi where he assented to the Supplementary Appropriations Bill. [PCS] President William Ruto assented to the Supplementary Appropriations Bill on Monday, August 5, 2024. This is after the National Assembly passed it on July 31, 2024. Despite the fiscal constraints, the new law safeguards key critical expenditures, including about…

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Business Registration Service issues statement after reports of data breach

Business Registration Service acknowledges reports of a data breach on Sunday, February 2. [Getty Images] The Business Registration Service (BRS) has acknowledged reports of a data breach affecting the company registry’s information. In a statement on Sunday, BRS Director General Kenneth Gathuma said investigations into the incident are underway. “Our cybersecurity experts are working closely with…

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Why Springboks captain Siya Kolisi is full of praise for Wales despite drubbing

Springboks ended their year with a dominant display over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. The Springboks delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, overwhelming Wales 45-12 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Despite the lopsided score-line, South Africa’s captain, Siya Kolisi, offered words of encouragement and admiration for the struggling Welsh side. The Springboks went into…

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