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THURSDAY, 29 JANUARY 2026, 14:18

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Old Mutual picks up major asset manager for R2.2 billion

Today at 14:05 PM, via Daily Investor

Old Mutual has received unconditional approval to acquire majority control of 10X Investments, strengthening its presence in South Africa’s fast-growing passive investment and ETF market.

Business

Rand hits the sweet spot

Today at 13:13 PM, via BusinessTech

The rand’s winning streak has seen the currency push past major roadblocks, trading at a place it hasn’t been in years—fair value.

Sport

‘I can just adapt and still be at the highest level’

Today at 14:05 PM, via BBC News

Chelsea’s Lucy Bronze – England’s most decorated female footballer – tells BBC Sport’s Emma Sanders that she “found even more confidence in myself” after leaving Manchester City in 2022.

Education

Uganda: Inter Schools Miss Uganda Season 3 Grand Finale Shines

Today at 13:43 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] The much-anticipated Inter Schools Miss Uganda Season 3 Grand Finale took place last Saturday at the Golf Course Hotel, celebrating young women’s talent, leadership, and ambition from schools across Uganda.

Education

Uganda: Ple 2025 Results to Be Released On Friday

Today at 13:42 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] The 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results will be officially released on Friday at State House, Nakasero, the Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed.

Education

Kenya: Bitok Unveils Portal for Grade 10 Hitches Amid Rebuke By MPs

Today at 13:30 PM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Nairobi — Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced an online platform for reporting corruption or malpractice in the placement of Grade 10 learners into senior secondary schools on Wednesday amid criticism over governance failures in the education sector.

Science/Tech

Nedbank CIO Ray Naicker resigns

Today at 14:00 PM, via TechCentral

Nedbank Group has announced the resignation of its group chief information officer, Ray Naicker.