South Africans will no doubt have eye-balled the calendar for September and noticed another public holiday next week.
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Why is next week a SHORT WEEK in South Africa?
CBN to expand eNaira for government payments, MDAs transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plans to expand the use of its digital currency, eNaira, to facilitate payments into government accounts and allow Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to initiate vendor and beneficiary payments. This is according to the CBN’s newly released Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 …
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New price template: Petrol to sell in Borno N1,019/ litre, Lagos N950, Nigerians angry
The petrol pricing war between Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Monday, went a notch higher with the national oil company releasing a full pricing template Nigerians should expect across the country. The lowest price, as shown in an infographic released by the NNPCL, is N950 in Lagos and its environs, while …
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Climate Change Threat ‘More Fundamental’ Than Terrorism – UK Foreign Secretary
The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has committed to placing climate action and environmental sustainability at the forefront of Britain’s foreign policy. The commitment includes the appointment of new special representatives dedicated to these critical areas. In a speech delivered on Tuesday, Lammy said climate change and the nature crisis represent the defining geopolitical challenge …
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ICYMI: FG unveils national ‘asoebi’, gifts designer N25 million
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has launched the National Unity Fabric under the One Nigeria Initiative and awarded the designer, Miss Bamidele Mofiyinfoluwa, who won the One Nigeria Unity Fabric competition, the sum of N25 million. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Oluremi Tinubu launched the National Unity Fabric on Monday and made the cash presentation of …
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Pipeline fire now significantly smaller, expected to burn off later Tuesday, Deer Park officials say
SkyEye video showed the flames continuing to burn on Tuesday morning. The Deer Park Office of Emergency Management extended the expected burn-off timeline through later Tuesday.
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$50M lawsuit against martial arts empire headquartered in Tomball reveals sex assault allegations
A wrongful termination lawsuit filed against World Kuk Sool Association, headquartered in Tomball, has revealed allegations of sexual misconduct and assault.
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Coronation Street star, 51, unrecognisable over twenty years after brutal exit at hands of cobbles serial killer
FORMER Coronation Street star Tracey Shaw looks unrecognisable over 20 years on from her character’s brutal exit.
The actress, now 51, posted a selection of stunning selfies on her Instagram account.
Tracey is beaming in the sunny snaps, which appear to have been taken in a woodland area.
She simply captioned the shots: “Happiness”, along with a dove emoji.
One person commented: “You look very happy and well! Embracing those lovely curls!!”
Another added: “You look great never changed love your hair.”
While fellow actress Britt Ekland wrote: “Looking extraordinarily gorgeous, love your hair.”
Tracey’s best known for starring as Maxine Peacock in the ITV soap from 1995 to 2003.
A year after making her Weatherfield debut, she was awarded the Rear of the Year title.
In the soap, Maxine married butcher Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold) and they welcomed a son named Joshua.
Her run came to an end when she was brutally murdered by Richard Hillman.
The character was struck with a crowbar after she returned home from the pub.
Years earlier, Maxine arrived on the cobbles as a friend of Fiona Middleton (Angela Griffin).
However, she betrayed her pal by having a one-night stand with Fiona’s boyfriend – Steve MacDonald.
She also ended up having a baby by the local doctor – despite being married to Ashley.
In the real world, Tracey’s pop career launched in 1998 saw the release of two singles.
These were Ridin’ High and a cover of Lonnie Gordon’s Happenin’ All Over Again.
Since leaving the soap, Tracey went on to minor roles in ITV dramas but the majority of her work been in the theatre.
The star appeared opposite Jason Connery in stage play The Blue Room in 2003.
Following the birth of her children, she returned to acting, starring in several national tours.
I found a gorgeous full-length sequin gown on Shein – it looks just like a designer brand but is £80 cheaper
A SHOPPER has raved about finding a glittering gown on Shein which looks like a dupe for a designer alternative – but £80 cheaper.
Fashionista Carolina Piazentin showed off the dazzling dress from the budget retailer, which was covered in embellished detailing.
On her @carolina.piazentin account, she wrote: “SHEIN Haul – 5 days 5 dresses. Code 32769445.”
The nude-coloured dress had thin straps and fell to just above her ankles.
Perfect for glam events, the figure-hugging dress looked ideal for party season, and set her back £42.
A number of viewers were quick to comment saying that they noticed the resemblance to a dress sold by Oh Polly.
Their Antonella dress – which comes in four colours – and features sparkly shapes on the sheer material.
The main difference between the two gorgeous dresses is the price tag, with Shein’s similar-looking dress being £80 cheaper.
The Oh Polly evening gown currently costs £120, but has a five-star rating with shoppers.
Many people were impressed at the Shein find, with one commenting “oh wow”, and another writing “beautiful.”
One fashion lover said: “Perfection.”
Meanwhile, one added: “I don’t have the right body type for this dress but it is absolutely stunning on you!”
Her video has racked up over half a million views and 11,000 likes, so seems to be a hit with social media users.
The Oh Polly version’s description reads: “Glittering evenings.
“A premium design crafted by our team of in-house ateliers, Antonella is an effortlessly glamorous gown cut from sheer, stretch mesh fabric and hand embellished with delicate artisanal crystal hotfix.
“Complete with a soft scoop neckline and delicate shoulder straps.”
As well as almond, you can also pick it up in emerald, mocha and cocoa.
It is also stocked in sizes four to 18, while the Shein alternative comes from size six to 16.
What is Shein and is it legit?
Shein is an online-only fast-fashion retailer, based out of China, that has become a number one shopping destination for many around the world.
The company was valued at $66billion in 2023, dwarfing that of popular high street brands Zara and H&M.
The fashion retailer was founded in late 2008, by entrepreneur and marketing specialist Xu Yangtian, also known as Chris Xu.
Shein is a legitimate selling website and is not a phishing scam.
But you may receive a disappointing order or run into shipping issues if you order from the site, according to reviews.
There have been swathes of quality complaints, which makes sense when looking at the price tag.
Josh Warrington vs Anthony Cacace: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card as Leeds Warrior fights for title
JOSH WARRINGTON is back in action this weekend as he faces Anthony Cacace at Wembley Stadium.
Warrington, a former two-time world champion, was hoping to challenge Cacace for the IBF super-featherweight title he won from Joe Cordina earlier this year.
But the IBF has blocked the title fight because of Warrington’s supposed inactivity at 130lbs and his last fight being a defeat.
Cacace was brilliant in his TKO win over Cordina and will be delighted with the fact that even if he loses to Warrington, his belt will stay firmly in his grasp.
Warrington hasn’t fought since he was stopped by Leigh Wood nearly a year ago and will be out to silence those questioning his title fight credentials against Cacace.
But the Northern Irishman will be brimming with confidence after unexpectedly picking up the IBF strap earlier this year, and he has the chance to pull off another big win on the biggest of stages at Wembley Stadium.
When is Warrington vs Cacace?
- Warrington’s clash with Cacace will take place on Saturday, September 21.
- The clash is likely to get underway from around 8pm BST.
- Wembley Stadium will play host and there’s set to be a record 96,000 fans in attendance after an application to have the capacity extended was granted.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- The whole card, including Warrington vs Cacace will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office, DAZN and TNT Sports Box Office.
- Sky customers in the UK will have to pay £19.95 for the huge event.
- While TNT Sports and DAZN subscription members will need to cough up £19.99 to watch Anthony Joshua in action against Daniel Dubois.
Joshua vs Dubois full card
- Daniel Dubois (C) vs Anthony Joshua (IBF heavyweight title)
- Josh Kelly vs Ishmael Davis (middleweight)
- Tyler Denny (C) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (European middleweight title)
- Anthony Cacace (C) vs Josh Warrington (IBO super-featherweight titles)
- Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson (WBO interim light-heavyweight title)
- Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley (lightweight)