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US stock futures dipped Friday as investors awaited the JOBS report, expected to show softening labour conditions. President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs—up to 41% on imports from 67 nations—begin today, with South Africa facing a TARIFF hit of 30%. The mix of trade disruption and labour signals has MARKETS on edge. Mzansi saw a confidence BOOST as Canal+’s ZAR35 billion acquisition of MultiChoice signaled global belief in local media potential. At the same time, Transnet’s rail reforms promise FASTER, more efficient freight logistics — a win for mining and exports. Together with renewed market TRUST, these moves reflect tangible progress in unlocking the country’s economic VALUE.

EUROPE Burns.

Read it here: https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/europe-burns-tourists-flee-inferno-bearing-down-on-italian-beach-and-greek-holiday-islands/ar-AA1JqeRX?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=DCTS&cvid=68874443300640a7aaf7c5f9d899fe83&ei=10

Green STEEL.

Read it here: https://youtu.be/E0YjXrfKgpU

SPACE is working for EARTH.

Read it here :https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMWHgXBBl5W/?igsh=em1vdGEyem14ODlh

Toxic MUSHROOM murder.

Read it here: https://www.npr.org/2025/07/07/nx-s1-5451735/erin-patterson-mushroom-murder-trial-verdict

DEEP SEA Life Thrives: CHINESE Expedition finds new ECOSYSTEM.

Read it here: https://newsgpt.ai/2025/07/31/deep-sea-life-thrives-chinese-expedition-finds-new-ecosystems/

INTEREST: The United States has NO official language at the federal LEVEL.

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