by Susan Njanji JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — South Africa’s highest court on Thursday ruled that lawmakers can cast secret ballots in a no-confidence vote in President Jacob Zuma, who is facing criticism within the ruling ANC. Although no date has been set for such a vote, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng said the National Assembly speaker had the authority to order a secret ballot following a case brought by the country’s opposition. “The speaker of the […]
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Deutsche Bank to cut 3,000 jobs in Germany
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — Deutsche Bank announced Thursday plans to cut 3,000 jobs and almost 200 bank branches throughout Germany, part of a vast overhaul following big losses and scandals at Germany’s biggest lender. “It is a painful decision to reduce jobs. Unfortunately, this step cannot be avoided if Deutsche Bank is to remain competitive in the long term,” board member Christian Sewing said in a statement. Almost 3,000 jobs will be cut in the […]





