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South Africa

Let’s Go Bafana Bafana!

Today at 13:09 PM, via SAnews

Let’s Go Bafana Bafana!

By Sandile Nene There are moments when time seems to stand still, when millions of hearts and minds are united by a shared experience. Our nation felt this during the 2010 FIFA World Cup when Siphiwe Tshabalala scored a spectacular opening goal for South Africa against Mexico.

Bafana Bafana went on to the draw the game 1-1 and in doing so ignite the dreams of...

South Africa

More resources deployed in the Cleveland mass shooting incident

Today at 12:30 PM, via SAnews

More resources deployed in the Cleveland mass shooting incident

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has directed the deployment of additional national specialised capabilities to augment provincial teams in the investigation of the Cleveland shooting incident.

Dimpane also noted the swift response by the...

Africa

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Today at 10:53 AM, via BBC News

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Business

Debenhams boss on the daily habit he swears by

Today at 12:20 PM, via BBC News

Dan Finley has overseen the successful turnaround of Debenhams department store. He shares the best advice he’s received and some of the keys to his success.

Sport

Why are so few women reaching the top in coaching?

Today at 13:15 PM, via BBC News

Hannah Dingley became the first female manager of a professional men’s side in England in 2023 but she says more needs to be done to help women advance in coaching roles.

Education

Kenya: Schools to Close for Mid-Term Break June 24-28, Govt Announces

Today at 12:47 PM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Nairobi — Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced that schools across the country will proceed for the mid-term break between June 24 and June 28 amid growing concerns over student unrest in learning institutions.

Education

Nigeria: Lasu Student Wins N2m Lasepa Inter-Tertiary Debate

Today at 12:04 PM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] A 300-level Mass Communication student of Lagos State University (LASU), Mary Fajana, has emerged winner of the 2026 Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) inter-tertiary institutions debate competition, clinching the star prize of N2 million.

Education

Namibia: NSFAF Funding Cuts Hit Medical Students

Today at 09:11 AM, via AllAfrica

[Namibian] More than 200 Namibian students accepted into medical and health-related programmes abroad face uncertainty after NSFAF rejected their funding applications.

Education

Sudan: Sudan in a Week – Ayin News Bulletin

Today at 09:10 AM, via AllAfrica

[Ayin Network] To keep our readers informed of the multitude of events taking place in Sudan amidst the ongoing, devastating war, we have developed a series of weekly news briefs covering major topics of the week.

Science/Tech

More pain ahead for bitcoin investors

Today at 13:32 PM, via TechCentral

Retail investors are dumping bitcoin to fund the SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI listings, leaving crypto in the doldrums.

Science/Tech

UK’s stem cell transplant system may be putting lives at risk, report by MPs finds

Today at 13:01 PM, via The Guardian

System not fit for purpose due to poor infrastructure and planning, with minority groups particularly at risk, MPs say

The UK’s stem cell transplant system is potentially putting the lives of blood cancer patients at risk as a result of inadequate infrastructure and a lack of long-term planning, a parliamentary report has found.

A hematopoietic stem cell transplant, often referred to as a bone...

Health

Author on benefits of investing in children’s mental health

Today at 10:23 AM, via BBC News

Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.