Still no explanation from Abbott on plans for troops in Texas cities, but Nirenberg spokesman says S.A. is off the list

Tuesday, 27 October 2020, 19:30:00
The Texas Army National Guard said Monday it would send up to 1,000 troops to five major Texas cities as early as this weekend for “postelection” support of local law enforcement and the Texas Department of Public Safety to protect historic sites. The governor’s office has said nothing about it.
— Houston Chronicle

News24.com | Tsakani Maluleke gets nod from Parliament to be SA’s next Auditor-General

Tuesday, 27 October 2020, 16:28:27
Parliament on Tuesday unanimously approved Tsakani Maluleke as the new incoming Auditor-General of SA.
— News24

Appliance sales spurt 30% in Navratri season

Tuesday, 27 October 2020, 15:32:04
NEW DELHI: Appliances and consumer electronics companies have reported high double-digit growth in sales during this Navratri season, with e-commerce platforms seeing good traction as shoppers opt for contactless buying. Leading manufacturers like Sony, LG and Panasonic have reported over 30 percent jump in sales year-on-year during the 10 days of Navratri and Dussehra this festive season. “We have seen a positive start to this festive season with a 30 per cent growth across air conditioner, refrigerator, washing machine and microwave categories over last year…the demand for LEDs has surpassed the supply,” said Manish Sharma, president and CEO of Panasonic India and SA. According to Sharma, under the changed circumstances, this season consumers are now seeking contactless routes and hence are preferring online purchases. “Earlier, mainly small-sized appliances such as grooming products, audio accessories had a preference across online purchase. However, this year we have seen a significant increase in demand for large appliances such as refrigerator and washing machines,” he said. “We witnessed an exponential growth of 11.7X this festive season on e-commerce platforms.” Echoing his views, Sony India Managing Director Sunil Nayyar said the company witnessed exceptional growth in sales of large TVs (55-inch and above). “The auspicious period of Navratri turned out to be very favourable for our television and soundbar sales in India, with an exceptional growth in the 55-inch and above segment,” he said.
— Economic Times India

World Bank talks with SA stall over bailouts of state-owned companies | Fin24

Tuesday, 27 October 2020, 14:37:38
The World Bank has told South Africa’s government it has to cut its wage bill to qualify for a loan of as much as $2 billion.
— News24

News24.com | World Bank talks with SA stall over bailouts of state-owned companies

Tuesday, 27 October 2020, 12:37:38
The World Bank has told South Africa’s government it has to cut its wage bill to qualify for a loan of as much as $2 billion.
— News24