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South Africa

Well wishes for Bafana Bafana

Today at 11:48 AM, via SAnews

Well wishes for Bafana Bafana

With just hours to go to the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, Gauteng MEC of Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile has wished Bafana Bafana well for the tournament.“Tonight, the hopes and dreams of millions of South Africans will travel across the Atlantic to Mexico City, where our beloved Bafana Bafana will take on the...

South Africa

Government backs home-grown battery innovator with global ambitions

Today at 11:39 AM, via SAnews

Government backs home-grown battery innovator with global ambitions

South Africa’s growing potential in advanced manufacturing and clean technology took centre stage on Wednesday as Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams visited Cape Town-based battery technology company Balancell.

The visit forms part of government’s efforts to support innovative local...

Africa

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Yesterday 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?

Education

The Young Economic Populists Reshaping the Left

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

As Democrats wrestle over the direction of their party, a new crop of progressive candidates sees college graduates among its biggest supporters.

Lifestyle

‘Time Out’ ranks Cape Town among world’s best food cities

Today at 12:07 PM, via The South African

Local food, culture, and creative industries are surging globally, with recent ‘Time Out’ rankings spotlighting the country as a top destination for world-class dining and lifestyle experiences.

Science/Tech

Welcome to the Waymo World Cup

Today at 12:30 PM, via Wired

It might not feel all that different from older World Cups—for better or worse.

Health

What’s really going on in your gut?

Today at 10:47 AM, via BBC News

The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?