Qatar Airways invests in Virgin Australia: A strategic $3bn boost to Aussie aviation

Source: Supplied. The equity investment by Qatar Airways group will unlock new areas of co-operation with Virgin Australia, all of which will help to drive additional consumer and economic benefits. Subject to authorisation from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, this co-operation will enable Virgin Australia to launch flights from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney…

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Burnley’s owners to take over LaLiga club Espanyol

[File photo] The owners of Premier League club Burnley, Velocity Sport Limited, have agreed a deal to acquire Espanyol, the LaLiga team said on Monday. “With this deal, RC Espanyol and (Burnley) will be part of this investment group, which expands its interests by having a club in LaLiga and another in the Premier League…

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Mbalula insists Ramaphosa will complete his tenure

ANC Secretary General briefed members of the media on the outcomes the ordinary NEC meeting that took place from 14-16 November 2025. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has stated emphatically that party President Cyril Ramaphosa will not leave his office before the end of his five-year tenure. Mbalula was briefing the media on Tuesday regarding the…

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Owen Da Gama appointed new Magesi FC coach

New Magesi FC Coach Owen Da Gama. 1 minute Former Orlando Pirates coach, Owen Da Gama, has been appointed as the new head coach of Carling Knock-out Cup champions, Magesi FC. Da Gama’s appointment comes at a crucial time for the reigning Carling Knock-out Cup champions as they aim to stabilise their coaching staff and…

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FlySafaira and cabin crew start mediation process

A FlySafair aircraft. Budget airline FlySafair and its cabin crew will start a mediation process in a bid to resolve a wage negotiation impasse. Parties remain at odds after wage talks broke down, leading to a lockout of certain staff. The airline offered a 5.7% increase and 7.5% annual bonus, but the South African Cabin…

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Ramaphosa appoints Presidential Climate Commissioners

FILE | President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at an event. President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed 25 Presidential Climate Commissioners (PCC) in terms of the Climate Change Act, 2024. The Commissioners will serve for the 2026–2030 tenure. The Deputy Chairperson will be announced at the first Commission this year where Ramaphosa will further outline the high-level priorities…

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