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Sony pulls ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ from PlayStation Store, offers refunds

Sony has removed CD Projekt RED’s Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation Store and is offering refunds to players who bought the game through their platform.

In a statement on its official website, the gaming giant announced that Cyberpunk 2077 would be pulled from its digital storefront “until further notice”. The game has already been removed from the PlayStation Store, as noted by The Verge and Kotaku, and although a couple of older online links still lead players to the game’s store page, it is unavailable for purchase.

“SIE strives to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, therefore we will begin to offer a full refund for all gamers who have purchased Cyberpunk 2077 via PlayStation Store.” Sony said in its statement. “SIE will also be removing Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation Store until further notice.”

Sony then explained that the refunding process will begin once it has confirmed players’ digital purchase of the game through the PlayStation Store. It also noted that “completion of the refund may vary based on your payment method and financial institution”.

Sony’s statement comes just a day after it was reported that CD Projekt RED had told players to “please wait for us to get back to you” instead of contacting Sony directly about a refund.

Prior to that, CD Projekt RED had apologised for the lacklusture quality of Cyberpunk 2077 on last-gen consoles and offered refunds to players. However, despite CDPR’s promise of refunds, users soon reported facing difficulties in obtaining refunds from Sony, in accordance with the PlayStation Store’s policies.

Earlier this week, during an investor Q&A, CDPR acknowledged that it “did not spend enough time” looking at last-gen versions of Cyberpunk 2077 during the development process.

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AFRIMA President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi |

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The President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on March 23, 2024.

It is in continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries,

BridgeAfric is a revolutionary initiative aimed at connecting African artistes and industry professionals across the continent led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong.

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With the theme; importance of fostering collaboration within the African music community, Dada would be speaking on the significance of working together in promoting African music on a global scale.

In his statement, the AFRIMA President noted that there are potential for growth and success that come from uniting artistes, producers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

Dada, who lauded BridgAfric for its efforts in connecting Malawians artistes with industry professionals, helping them to build their careers and reach a wider audience, said he is committed to supporting initiatives like BridgAfric that empower African artists and promote the rich diversity of African music. He believes that by working together, they can create a more vibrant and inclusive music industry that celebrates the talent and creativity of artists from across the continent.

“This is very significant for the growth, development and promotion of the arts and music industry in Africa, especially when you look at it from the point of view of collaborations, the Malawi music industry and connecting to the center of the journey of the ongoing movements and the development of the African industry to the global audience,” Dada submitted.

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South African billionaire commits suicide

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A South African billionaire, Markus Jooste has committed suicide as he was found dead with a gunshot wound near Cape Town.

It was reported that the billionaire shot himself in the head while taking a walk just few minutes from his Stellenbosch home.

The former Steinhoff CEO had been involved in an accounting fraud scandal as he got a hefty fine on Wednesday.

Police are investigating, stating that no foul play is suspected.

“It is alleged that the victim sustained a gunshot wound at around 1520 (local time) at Kwaaiwater and succumbed to death on his way to hospital,” Western Cape police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said in a statement.

Jooste’s death comes after a fine from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for false financial statements linked to Steinhoff’s near-collapse in 2017 due to accounting irregularities. 

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El-Rufai Speaks On Dumping APC For SDP

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A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied rumours of his planned defection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

El-Rufai made an unexpected appearance at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday.

The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, and other chieftains of the party received the former Kaduna governor.

Reacting in a statement on Thursday issued by his spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai said he only visited the SDP headquarters to return a visit to the party’s chairman.

The former Minister said Gabam was among his friends who took part in the break of the Ramadan fast (Iftar) at his house in Abuja on Tuesday.

El-Rufai said he is known for being open and forthright, adding that his political decisions would not be subjected to speculation.

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