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Education

Namibia: Disabled Face Education Barriers in Ohangwena

Today at 15:28 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Era] Eenhana — People with disabilities in the Ohangwena region continue to face significant barriers in accessing education due to a lack of specialised schools and adequately trained teachers.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 9 July 2026

Today at 18:30 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

OpenAI Releases New Voice Models For More Natural Live Conversations

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

OpenAI has released GPT-Live-1 and GPT-Live-1 mini, “claiming that they sound more natural and can handle turn-taking better,” reports TechCrunch. “These are full-duplex models, meaning they can speak and listen at the same time, allowing users to interrupt naturally and enabling features like live translation.” TechCrunch reports: The company is also replacing its current Advanced Voice Mode...

Science/Tech

Parents’ Phone Addiction Affects Bond With Kids, New Study Finds

Today at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Parents’ attachment to screens and smartphones can have negative, long-lasting developmental and psychological effects on their children, according to new research. Caregivers who mismanage their devices can both exacerbate “insecure attachment” and make healthy relationships more anxious and avoidant for children, according to the findings,...

Science/Tech

EX DeFi Launches New AI & Web3 Mobile App to Enhance Digital Asset Service Experience

Today at 16:50 PM, via Tech Financials

EX DeFi officially launched its new AI and Web3 mobile application today, helping global users manage digital assets such as BTC, ETH, and XRP more conveniently via their smartphones. The new application integrates artificial intelligence and Web3 technologies, consolidating account management, data querying, and intelligent services onto mobile devices, providing users with a more efficient […]

Health

Why heatwaves hit women harder

Today at 01:49 AM, via BBC News

Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.