Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 811, Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, Japanese shōgun (born 758) passed away. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: Western Allied and Japanese forces capture the Taku Forts in Tianjin, China. In 1920, Setsuko Hara, Japanese actress (died 2015) was born. In 1940, George Akerlof, American economist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1959, Lawrence Haddad, South African-English economist and academic was born. In 1969, Paul Tergat, Kenyan runner was born. In 1991, Daniel Tupou, Australian-Tongan rugby league player was born. In 2013, Pierre F. Côté, Canadian lawyer and civil servant (born 1927) passed away. In 2015, Ron Clarke, Australian runner and politician, Mayor of the Gold Coast (born 1937) passed away. In 2021, Kenneth Kaunda, Zambian educator and politician, first president of Zambia (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Pan-African Savings & Loans rewards loyal savers; Samuel Fosu wins Singapore trip

Pan-African Savings Loans has rewarded loyal customers at the grand finale of its “Kudi More Campaign,” held at the forecourt of its Abeka-Lapaz branch, as part of efforts to promote a strong savings culture among clients.
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