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SATURDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2026, 01:25

South Africa

From 1994 to 2026: Hard-won gains and the long road to economic justice

Yesterday at 19:07 PM, via SAnews

From 1994 to 2026: Hard-won gains and the long road to economic justice

By Kenny Morolong

South Africa in 2026 is a far cry from the country before 1994.  Things such as human rights for all which now stand as one of the pillars of our democracy were unheard of for the majority. The apartheid state systematically worked to deprive black people, and enforced laws to maintain the...

World

News24 | Iran says US must drop ‘excessive demands’ in nuclear negotiations

Yesterday at 20:07 PM, via News24

The United States must drop its “excessive demands” in nuclear talks with Iran to achieve a successful outcome, the Iranian foreign minister has said, as the US embassy in Jerusalem granted permission to nonemergency staff members to leave Israel amid fears of a regional war.

Sport

Derby points record was ‘hanging over our heads’ – Edwards

Today at 00:50 AM, via BBC News

Wolves head coach Rob Edwards admits the prospect of ending the season with fewer points than record-holders Derby County was “hanging over their heads,” and believes his side will have more confidence going forward after their 2-0 win over local rivals Aston Villa

Sport

Augsburg mark landmark game with win over Cologne

Today at 00:05 AM, via BBC News

Watch Bundesliga highlights, as hostAugsburg celebrate their 500th game in the competition with a win over Cologne, thanks to a well-taken goal by Rodrigo Ribeiro.

Education

Uganda: Parents Urged to Take Charge of UPE Success, Kaducu Tells Mukono Stakeholders

Yesterday at 20:01 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] The State Minister for Primary Education, Joyce Moriku Kaducu, has urged parents to play a more deliberate and active role in supporting their children’s education, cautioning that the long-term success of Universal Primary Education (UPE) hinges on effective collaboration between families, schools, and government.

Education

Ghana: 40 Graduate From National Sports College As Player Agents

Yesterday at 19:50 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The National Sports College (NSC) in Winneba has successfully held its maiden Player Agent Training Certificate Programme from February 20-22, marking a significant milestone in sports education.

Lifestyle

How to see the February 28 planetary alignment

Yesterday at 22:00 PM, via The South African

Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune will be visible in our skies just after dinner time on Saturday, February 28.

Entertainment

Junior Boks secure double win over Georgia U20s

Yesterday at 20:23 PM, via The Citizen

Coach Kevin Foote said his team made the most of their opportunities despite conceding many penalties and seeing two players sin-binned.

Science/Tech

Trump Orders Federal Agencies To Stop Using Anthropic AI Tech ‘Immediately’

Today at 00:40 AM, via Slashdot

President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. federal agencies to “immediately cease” using Anthropic’s AI technology, escalating a standoff after the company sought limits on Pentagon use of its models. CNBC reports: The company, which in July signed a $200 million contract with Pentagon, wants assurances that the Defense Department will not use its AI models will not be used for fully...

Science/Tech

US Military Accidentally Shoots Down Border Protection Drone With Laser

Today at 00:02 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: The U.S. military used a laser Thursday to shoot down a “seemingly threatening” drone flying near the U.S.-Mexico border. It turned out the drone belonged to Customs and Border Protection, lawmakers said. The case of mistaken identity prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to close additional airspace around Fort Hancock,...

Science/Tech

Trump Moves to Ban Anthropic From the US Government

Yesterday at 23:36 PM, via Wired

President Donald Trump’s sudden order comes after the Defense Department pressured Anthropic to drop restrictions on how its AI can be used by the military.