nhau

The DA is pressuring Minister Ronald Lamola to flag Iran at the UN immediately after security forces reportedly wiped out over 2000 protesters during recent crackdowns. Opposition leaders sent a formal letter demanding he report these abuses to the Human Rights Council. They argue the state...

Phahlane claims his old boss totally ignored the law when kicking him to the curb. He told a parliamentary committee that Fikile Mbalula had zero authority to make him step aside back in the day regarding that blue lights tender scandal. The specific grievance centers on a directive that he...

South Africa finally convinced Europe it is not a total haven for dirty cash. The European Union decided to scrub the nation from its High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions roster following a successful exit from the Financial Action Task Force grey list. Treasury confirmed that being listed was...

Godongwana just blamed Zuma for the money mess while denying any crisis exists claiming the government faces tight finances purely because of state capture. The Finance Minister spoke on the Adjustments Appropriation Bill, where he insisted the Treasury is successfully shrinking debt. He argued...

Zimra finally fixed their billing system after trying to charge people ten times the actual legal price. Drivers at Beitbridge border post rebelled when officials demanded $500 for vehicle plates that legally dropped to $50. Shipping agents noted how the agency instantly updates computers for...

Zimbabwean authorities apparently invented a secret rule to keep a Chinese suspect locked up indefinitely despite court orders. Quijun Yu sits inside Mutoko Remand Prison after paying $5,000 bail because officials claim a special security policy forbids releasing Chinese murder suspects. He...

Emcoz just put the government on blast for failing to legally fix a messy tax situation where the Treasury claimed a 15% levy excludes online shopping despite the law stating otherwise. This withholding fee hits cash sent out of Zimbabwe for digital services like streaming content, e-hailing...

Trinnov CEO Arnaud Laborie finally decided to bless audio nerds with actual Atmos support during the NAMM Show. They plan to demo a beefed-up Nova system alongside the heavy-duty AltitudeCI for anyone needing serious room correction. The Nova gets a paid firmware patch unlocking immersive...

Apple finally decided to squeeze every creative app they make into one monthly subscription bundle known as Apple Creator Studio. This package grabs Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage, while throwing them into a pile with premium extras for Pages...

Rupert Neve Designs just dropped a serious piece of gear for studio nerds, immediately combining two totally different compression styles into one box called the OptoFET. This unit jams optical and FET circuits into a single hardware device while letting people stack them one after the other or...

Excite Audio dropped another Palette series instrument with a modular twist. Bloom Palette Modular mimics hardware Eurorack systems in a more approachable plugin format. It generates evolving soundscapes, rhythmic pulses, and textured pads for quick inspiration. The plugin's core is its Bloom...

HoRNet just dropped a solid update for their free bus processor. ZeroBus got bumped to version 1.1.0, a free upgrade for current users. This plugin handles automatic EQ and compression to quickly polish a stereo mix. The new build introduces an output gain knob for better level management across...

Atlantic Screen Group just locked down a big check to buy up film scores and catalogs. The company secured thirty million dollars in funding from investment firm Corrum Capital. This capital will fuel acquisitions of music rights for movies and television shows. The London-based firm already...

Mark Cuban just threw cash at a live events company built on music scenes, not superstar artists. His investment targets Burwoodland, which runs themed parties like Emo Night Brooklyn and Broadway Rave. The company produces over a thousand shows yearly, selling millions of affordable tickets...

A federal court just handed songwriters a massive win to take back their work globally. The ruling allows writers to reclaim worldwide copyrights, not just domestic rights, through termination provisions. This decision overturns the longstanding industry practice that limited recaptured rights...

HYBE's CEO is betting big on a new strategy built entirely on scarcity for its fans. The company plans to design integrated online and offline experiences that limit access to enhance perceived value. This philosophy coincides with the major return of BTS after a prolonged hiatus for military...

Kakao is teaming up with streaming giants in China and Japan to launch a definitive K-pop chart. The South Korean firm partnered with Tencent Music and Line Music to integrate listening data across their massive platforms. This new ranking will debut on Kakao's Melon service, calculating artist...

Spotify's legal fight over songwriter pay is getting messier. The licensing collective wants to fast-track an appeal on a ruling about audiobook bundles. This stems from Spotify adding audiobook access to its premium tier, which lowered royalty rates. The group sued, claiming this move illegally...

TikTok is splitting its American operations right down the middle to dodge a ban. Staff are being divided between a new US joint venture and an entity staying under ByteDance. Employees focused on global services and commerce will remain with the original parent company. Those handling data...

Sony just swallowed another major indie publisher in a big Nashville move. The company acquired Big Yellow Dog Music, gaining its catalog of hit songs. This includes publishing rights to tracks from Meghan Trainor, Maren Morris, and Kacey Musgraves. The deal also brings the publisher's active...