Skip to Content

WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2026, 17:29

Sport

Russia and Belarus Paralympic decision ‘not easy’

Today at 15:39 PM, via BBC News

The decision is called “disappointing and outrageous” by Ukraine’s sports minister, while the British government and British Paralympic Association also oppose the decision.

Sport

49ers to host game as NFL makes Mexico return

Today at 15:37 PM, via BBC News

The San Francisco 49ers will be the home team for the NFL’s return to Mexico, meaning they will play two international games during the 2026 season.

Education

Africa: 20 Ugandan Students Secure Shs 3.85bn Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship to Advance Stem Dreams

Today at 17:06 PM, via AllAfrica

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — A new group of 20 Ugandan students has been selected to benefit from the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship, a Shs 3.85 billion initiative aimed at supporting talented learners from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The programme, run by the Airtel Africa Foundation, will fully cover...

Education

Nigeria: Tonto Dikeh Celebrates Discipleship Graduation

Today at 14:59 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has marked a personal milestone after graduating from a discipleship class at Streams of Joy International, the ministry led by Pastor Jerry Eze.

Science/Tech

Contour Appoints Rahul Bhargava as Interim Chief Operating Officer

Today at 16:52 PM, via Tech Financials

New York, NY – Contour Network has appointed Rahul Bhargava (Linkedin) as Interim Chief Operating Officer, reinforcing management leadership as the platform enters its next phase of growth following its acquisition by XDC Ventures in Q4 2025. Bhargava’s appointment signals a strategic acceleration phase for Contour as it expands beyond digitising Letters of Credit to […]

Science/Tech

FDA Reverses Decision and Agrees To Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine

Today at 16:40 PM, via Slashdot

The Food and Drug Administration has reversed its decision on Moderna’s flu vaccine and has agreed to review it for possible approval, Moderna announced on Wednesday. From a report: Last week, the agency rejected Moderna’s application for review of a new flu vaccine, saying the company’s research design was flawed. But in subsequent discussions the company said that the agency had relented and...

Motoring

Major warning for Chery owners in South Africa

Today at 15:23 PM, via TopAuto

The Chery Tiggo 7 has received a poor NCAP crash-test result, raising questions about the safety promises made by manufacturers in South Africa.

Motoring

Former RAF CEO paid R9.8 million in South Africa

Today at 14:00 PM, via TopAuto

Former Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo was paid nearly R10 million in 2025 amid investigations into mismanagement at the petrol tax-funded entity.