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Hello, this is Erika from ‘Just a Moment News’, bringing you the latest headlines on this 28th of August, 2024. Let’s dive into today’s stories without further ado.

The Constitutional Court of South Africa is set to hear an appeal from Vodacom against a Supreme Court ruling that was in favor of Nkosana Kenneth Makate, the inventor of the “Please Call Me” service. The Supreme Court of Appeal had previously mandated Vodacom to pay Makate a revenue share of five to seven and a half percent over eighteen years, which could total between twenty-nine billion and sixty-three billion Rand. This ongoing legal dispute dates back to 2007 when Makate first sought compensation, and despite a 2016 ruling in his favor requiring Vodacom to negotiate fairly, disagreements on the payment calculation have led to this appeal. Vodacom has deadlines in late September and early October to submit their documents, with Makate’s legal team responding by mid-October, though the court date remains undecided.

Moving to the world of sports, the West Indies cricket team clinched an eight-wicket victory over South Africa in a rain-affected T20 International, securing a 3-0 series sweep. The game, influenced by the Duckworth Lewis method, saw the West Indies chase down a target of 116 with ease, finishing at 116-2 with 22 balls remaining. Key performances by Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran, who scored 42 and 35 runs respectively, and Romario Shepherd’s effective bowling earning him the man-of-the-match, highlighted the match.

In entertainment news, Travis and Jason Kelce have inked a one hundred million dollar deal with Amazon’s Wondery for their sports podcast “New Heights.” This agreement allows Wondery Plus subscribers early and ad-free access to the podcast and includes an annual livestream event. The Kelce brothers are excited about using Wondery’s resources to enhance their podcast, and the deal also includes potential future live events and first rights to any product lines they might launch.

Dr. Maye Musk has launched a scholarship at the University of the Free State to support students pursuing a master’s degree in nutrition or dietetics. This scholarship will assist two students annually for two years, focusing on research in maternal and child nutrition. Dr. Musk, who holds an honorary doctorate in dietetics from the university, aims to foster educational opportunities and advance public health outcomes through this initiative.

In music news, Oasis is set for a reunion tour starting July 5, 2025, marking the end of a fifteen-year feud between Noel and Liam Gallagher. The tour will feature significant dates across the UK and Ireland, with plans to expand internationally later in the year. This reunion, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of their debut album “Definitely Maybe,” has sparked considerable excitement, with tickets going on sale soon.

Pfizer has launched “PfizerForAll,” a direct-to-consumer portal in the U.S., allowing users to schedule doctor appointments, book vaccinations, and order medications directly. This initiative is part of a broader trend where drugmakers are moving towards direct patient engagement, potentially increasing profits and reducing the role of pharmacy benefit managers. This strategic shift follows Pfizer’s record profits in 2022, largely from its COVID-19 products.

Lastly, in esports, nineteen-year-old Luke Bennett from Worcestershire has won the inaugural Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, taking home one hundred thousand pounds. As a sim racing world champion, Luke is contemplating a transition to real-world motorsport, reflecting the growing significance and potential career paths within esports. With over one thousand five hundred competitors, Luke’s performance has highlighted the rapid evolution of esports, with an Olympic Esports Games scheduled next year in Saudi Arabia.

That’s all for today’s news on ‘Just a Moment News’. I’m Erika, and I’ll be back with more stories and updates. Thanks for tuning in.

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