Mkhwanazi orders removal of officers who transported a learner to matric dance using police vehicle

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UK’s Largest Battery Storage Site Secures £1 Billion Private Funding

UK’s Largest Battery Storage Site Secures £1 Billion Private Funding

By City A.M – Aug 28, 2025, 2:00 PM CDT Natpower is investing £1 billion in a new battery storage project at Sembcorp Utilities’ Wilton International Site, which will be one of the UK’s highest capacity battery energy storage facilities. This project is expected to significantly reduce waste from national grid bottlenecks, which currently cost the UK an estimated £3.5 billion annually, and will create around 200 construction jobs. The development of this large-scale battery stora...
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Google’s Pixel Care Plus includes free screen and battery repair

Google’s Pixel Care Plus includes free screen and battery repair

Google is phasing out its Preferred Care extended warranty plan for the Pixel Care Plus program. Pricing between the two is pretty similar. You’ll still pay $8 per-month, or $159 for a two-year plan on a Pixel 9. For a Pixel 10 Pro Fold, that jumps up to $339 for two years, or $18 per-month, with the optional loss and theft package for a small extra charge. The big changes here are that screen and battery repairs are free, and service fees for other accidental damage are much lower. Under the...
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Structum by BiFin Launches Structum SPV-as-a-Service Platform to Streamline Global Investment Structuring

Structum by BiFin Launches Structum SPV-as-a-Service Platform to Streamline Global Investment Structuring

Structum, powered by BiFin Technologies, has officially launched its SPV-as-a-Service™ platform, offering a compliance-native for global investors, venture capital firms, and enterprises. The platform simplifies the formation, management, and compliance of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), enabling users to raise, manage, and deploy capital with greater transparency. Newark, DE, August 28, 2025 –(PR.com)– Structum Technologies integrates lending workflows, investor onboarding, and...
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China’s battery giant CATL promises greener future for Hungarian mega-plant – But will it deliver?

China’s battery giant CATL promises greener future for Hungarian mega-plant – But will it deliver?

Source: catl.com Contemporary Amperex Technology Hungary has applied for a modified environmental permit for its battery plant in Debrecen (E Hungary), the Chinese-owned company said on Thursday. CATL Debrecen managing director Matt Shen said the aim of the application was to use more environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient solutions, cutting back on the use of water and energy. He added that operation and monitoring systems at the plant would ensure compliance with the strictest Hungarian...
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Mkhwanazi wants action taken against cops seen escorting pupil to matric party

KwaZulu-Natal police officers are under fire after they were seen escorting a matric pupil to a farewell party using a state vehicle. Provincial police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi wants action to be taken against the officers who were on duty at the time when they were captured on video arriving at the function in Estcourt. He has called for them to be temporarily removed from operations, pending internal investigation on their conduct. They were apparently transporting a colleague&#...
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Surge Battery completes Texas Springs claims acquisition, Nevada

Surge Battery completes Texas Springs claims acquisition, Nevada

Surge Battery Metals Inc. closed its previously announced agreement to purchase the remaining 50% interest in certain in the M3 Metals Corp. (M3M) Texas Springs claims, as that term is defined below), by issuing to M3M 1.2 million of its common shares. The company now owns a 100% interest in the M3M Texas Springs claims and will proceed with M3M to file quitclaims and other documents with Elko County, Nevada, to reflect its new ownership position. By way of background, effective July 26, 2023,...
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Disputed ballots could swing outcome of union election at EV battery complex in Kentucky

Disputed ballots could swing outcome of union election at EV battery complex in Kentucky

An election to determine whether workers unionize an electric vehicle battery manufacturing complex in Kentucky is in limbo ByBRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press August 28, 2025, 10:07 AM An election to determine whether workers unionize an electric vehicle battery manufacturing complex in Kentucky is in limbo Thursday due to a few dozen disputed ballots that could swing the outcome. The United Auto Workers claimed it secured a narrow victory at the BlueOval SK battery park after the two-day vote t...
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EV24.africa Wants to Be Africa’s Leading Electric Vehicle Marketplace

EV24.africa Wants to Be Africa’s Leading Electric Vehicle Marketplace

EV24.africa, the pan-African electric vehicle (EV) marketplace launched a few months ago, wants to be the leading platform for electric mobility on the continent. Operated by AUTO24.africa and Africar Group — with the strategic backing of global automotive leader Stellantis — EV24.africa is already transforming the African automotive landscape with a clean, connected, and continent-wide offering. Since launch, EV24.africa has received more than 350 qualified vehicle requests from more than 3...
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EVE showcases 6.9 MWh storage system, targets Q3 scale-up

China’s EVE Energy recently presented a 6.9 MWh battery energy storage system integrating its 628 Ah cells and announced its 2025 half-year results. August 28, 2025 Vincent Shaw Image: EVE Energy From ESS News EVE Energy showcased its 6.9 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the EESA Energy Storage Exhibition in Shanghai earlier in August. The product has entered small-batch pilot production with scaled manufacturing targeted for the third quarter of 2025. Initial annual production capa...
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