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  1. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    TSMC ramps up 2nm chip production at four plants with prices set 50 percent higher

    TSMC will launch 2nm semiconductor manufacturing across four facilities next year, targeting 60,000 wafers monthly. The Taiwanese company plans operations at locations in Kaohsiung and Hsinchu, with trial production achieving 60 percent yields. Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek represent major...
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    Galaxy Z Flip 7 survives brutal durability test, but inner screen is still a weak spot

    Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 underwent comprehensive durability testing that revealed mixed results across different components. The outer display demonstrated standard smartphone resilience with scratches appearing at level 6 and deeper marks at level 7. Heat exposure for over 20 seconds caused no...
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    Vogue faces backlash for AI Guess ad as critics question the future of fashion creativity

    Vogue published a Guess advertisement featuring an artificial intelligence-generated model in its August 2025 edition. The fashion magazine faced severe criticism after readers discovered the campaign used a completely digital model created by the Seraphinne Vallora agency. Many readers failed...
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    Metroid Prime 4 set for 2025 launch, Switch 2 demo coming to Fan Expo Canada

    Nintendo confirmed Metroid Prime 4 will arrive before year-end during recent announcements. The company plans public demonstrations at Fan Expo Canada from August 21 through 24 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Players can experience the title alongside other Nintendo Switch 2 games during the...
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    SEGA teases New Virtua Fighter Project at EVO 2025 with fresh combat trailer

    SEGA presented fresh gameplay footage of its New Virtua Fighter Project during EVO 2025. The brief trailer displayed combat sequences within a training environment, showcasing fluid character movements and impactful fighting mechanics. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio develops this anticipated title, with...
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    Tim Cook tells Apple staff the company must win the AI race as rivals surge ahead

    Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed staff members during a company-wide internal session following recent earnings discussions. Cook declared that Apple must achieve victory in artificial intelligence development, signaling a departure from the company's historically measured stance on emerging...
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    Verizon axes loyalty discounts, longtime customers face price hikes from September

    Verizon will terminate its loyalty discount program effective September 1, 2025, affecting customers who have received monthly reductions between $10 and $25 per line. The telecommunications company has notified subscribers through email regarding the elimination of these incentives that...
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    Elon Musk's xAI files MacroHard trademark, fueling rivalry with Microsoft

    Elon Musk's company xAI has submitted a trademark application for "MacroHard" through the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The name represents a direct opposite to Microsoft and reflects Musk's ongoing rivalry with the technology giant. Musk has referenced MacroHard multiple times...
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    Ruto vows to fix Nithi Bridge with China partnership to end deadly accidents

    President William Ruto announced plans to reconstruct the deadly Nithi Bridge before the 2027 general elections during a Monday meeting with Tharaka-Nithi County leaders at State House. The head of state acknowledged that the bridge's dangerous design had caused multiple fatalities along the...
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    Kenya rejects KHRC call to scrap Hustler Fund as Oparanya defends impact

    Government officials rejected findings from the Kenya Human Rights Commission calling for the elimination of the Hustler Fund program. Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya accused the commission of political bias and failure to consult relevant authorities before publishing their assessment. The...
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    Ruto rewards Harambee Stars after historic CHAN win against DR Congo in Nairobi

    President William Ruto fulfilled his financial commitment to Kenya's national football team after their victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Sports Ministry distributed the promised funds to players and technical staff members following Sunday's match. State House spokesperson...
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    Chwele Kabuchai MCA James Mukhongo Barasa dies after cancer battle

    James Mukhongo Barasa, the Member of County Assembly representing Chwele Kabuchai ward, has passed away after battling cancer. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula delivered a tribute describing Barasa as a dedicated public servant who maintained his principles throughout his political...
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    Kenya hosts IMCTC anti-terror finance training in Nairobi led by Major General Nkoimo

    Nairobi hosted the launch of a specialized five-day training program on Monday focused on combating terrorism financing and money laundering activities. The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition organized this foundational course to enhance capabilities within Kenya's security and...
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    Bogus police officers harass motorists in Harare as Si-G confronts ZRP

    The Zimbabwe Republic Police acknowledges rising incidents of fraudulent officers establishing unauthorized roadblocks throughout the nation. Senior police officials met with Suthisa Ilizwe-Gutsaruzhinji, President Sybeth Msengezi at Police General Headquarters following his formal complaint...
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    Relatives accused of exploiting Madzibaba Zakaria's illness as ZIMURA steps in

    Critics accuse associates of Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria of exploiting his medical condition for financial gain. Social media posts emphasize requests for food donations rather than promoting proper healthcare. The portrayal presents him as impoverished despite family resources being available...
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    High Court orders attachment of Brian Mudumi's property in US$34000 fraud case

    The High Court Civil Division granted a writ of execution against Masvingo North Legislator Brian Mudumi on July 10 under case HCH2212/25. Mudumi faces property attachment over US$34,000 owed by his company, Cloud Africa & Business Investment Network, to Metrical Enterprises. The court ordered...
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    Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur alleges torture after acquittal in Malegaon blast case

    A National Investigation Agency court cleared seven defendants from the Malegaon blast charges. Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur received acquittal among those released from accusations. The former Bhopal parliamentarian stated investigators demanded she falsely implicate senior political figures...
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    Yogi Adityanath hands letters to 1,494 new UP Police recruits, hails fair hiring

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed employment letters to 1,494 police telecom workers at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on Sunday. The recipients comprised 1,374 assistant operators and 120 workshop staff members selected through Mission Rozgar initiatives. Adityanath declared...
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    Jamaica vows to petition King Charles for slavery reparations at the Seville Jubilee

    Jamaica's Culture Minister Olivia Grange addressed attendees at the Seville Emancipation Jubilee during Thursday evening festivities at Seville Heritage Park. The minister announced Jamaica's continued efforts to secure reparations from Britain for slavery damages. Grange revealed the government...
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    Zimbabwe dairy farmers seek government-backed loans to boost irrigated pasture and milk output

    Dairy producers across Zimbabwe request government support for long-term financing to develop large-scale irrigated pastures. These systems would decrease production expenses and boost milk output while reducing dependence on expensive imported feed. Feed expenses represent 65 to 75 percent of...
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