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South Africa

GDP increases by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026

Today at 12:16 PM, via SAnews

GDP increases by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026, indicating that the economy has maintained its positive momentum.

“Real GDP increased by 0,5%, marking a sixth consecutive quarter of growth. Finance, agriculture, trade and transport did the heavy lifting on...

South Africa

South Africa, Italy move to deepen agricultural trade and investment partnership

Today at 12:08 PM, via SAnews

South Africa, Italy move to deepen agricultural trade and investment partnership

South Africa and Italy are seeking to strengthen agricultural trade, investment and technology cooperation, as the two countries move to deepen economic ties through a new partnership aimed at unlocking opportunities across the agricultural value chain.

Speaking at the inaugural South Africa-Italy...

Africa

What happened and why?

Today at 11:30 AM, via BBC News

The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Sport

Platini begins legal proceedings against Fifa

Today at 13:36 PM, via BBC News

Former Uefa president Michel Platini initiaites civil and legal proceedings against Fifa and current president Gianni Infantino over corruption allegations from 2015.

Education

Nigeria: Citizens Group Urges Military to Intensify War Against Terrorists, Bandits

Today at 13:37 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The Society for Citizens Safety (SCS) has urged the Armed Forces of Nigeria to sustain and intensify ongoing operations against terrorists, bandits and kidnappers across the country, saying Nigerians remain firmly behind the military in efforts to restore peace and security.

Education

Africa: Africa’s Best Teacher Is Africa – How Strengthening Foundational Skills Together Is Unlocking Jobs for the World’s Youngest Continent

Today at 13:23 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] On an ordinary November afternoon nearly two years ago, something extraordinary was happening in Kigali, Rwanda. Kigali Convention Center’s auditorium was filled with nearly 700 participants, including Ministers of Education from 25 African countries, alongside senior officials and leaders from across the development community. At the microphone, Rwanda’s First Lady, Jeannette...

Science/Tech

Tests Suggest Russian Satellites Can Jam GPS On a Continental Scale

Today at 13:00 PM, via Slashdot

Researchers say mysterious, seconds-long GPS interference bursts detected across Europe appear to come from Russian EKS early-warning satellites, making this “a rare example of human-made GPS interference coming from space,” reports Ars Technica. The signals may be tests of space-based jamming capability, short satellite communications, or something else, but experts say they raise troubling...

Health

Are you too emotional?

Yesterday at 17:45 PM, via BBC News

Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.