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Samsung, DBE Announce top 20 schools selected to advance to the next level of 2026 solve for tomorrow competition

Today at 09:22 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Encouraging Innovative Thinking & Problem Solving for Gen Z to Build Sustainable Solutions through STEM At an event that took place on 14 April 2026, Samsung in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) officially announced the Top 20 schools that have been selected to advance to the next stages of the 2026 STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering […]

South Africa

Laptops to bridge the digital divide for Gauteng school

Today at 08:15 AM, via SAnews

Laptops to bridge the digital divide for Gauteng school

As part of efforts to ensure that no child is left behind, the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, together with the CEO of HONOR Technologies Africa, Zou Lefeng, handed over laptops to learners of Kaalfontein High School in Ebony Park, Gauteng.“As government, we remain committed to building an inclusive...

Business

SARS suffers rare loss

Today at 09:00 AM, via BusinessTech

SARS has been dealt a rare legal blow, with the Supreme Court of Appeal siding with Glencore in a case involving diesel refunds.

Education

Botswana: Govt Commits to Increasing Student Allowances

Today at 06:54 AM, via AllAfrica

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — The Ministry of Higher Education is still committed to increasing student’s living allowance to P2,500 as indicated in the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) manifesto. Responding to a question in Parliament on Monday, Minister of Higher Education, Mr Prince Maele stated that it had not been possible due to country’s current economic constraints.

Lifestyle

[Watch] Malema shows PDA to wife in court

Yesterday at 22:54 PM, via The South African

What divorce? EFF leader Julius Malema hugged and kissed his wife, Mantoa Matlala, in court during his pre-sentencing hearing…

Science/Tech

DMP SA Buys Stake in AI Firm Plastic Duck Armada

Today at 09:41 AM, via Tech Financials

End-to-end data management solutions and services provider Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) has acquired a stake in local software development specialist Plastic Duck Armada (PDA) to bolster its ability to deliver automated, insight-led data management at scale. DMP SA Managing Director, Iniel Dreyer explains that his company’s collaboration with PDA stretches back more […]

Science/Tech

UK Households To Be Urged To Use More Power This Summer As Renewables Soar

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

Longtime Slashdot reader AmiMoJo shares a report from the Guardian: Households will be called on to boost their consumption of Great Britain’s record renewable energy this summer to help balance the power grid and lower energy bills. Under the new plans, people could be encouraged to run dishwashers and washing machines or charge up their electric vehicles when there is more wind and solar...

Motoring

Better news about petrol prices this May

Today at 08:10 AM, via TopAuto

The projected petrol price increase for May has dropped over the past week, though petrol and diesel are still facing significant hikes.

Health

Nature Is Still Molding Human Genes, Study Finds

Yesterday at 17:00 PM, via New York Times

Some researchers hold that evolution hasn’t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA indicates that natural selection continued to shape hundreds of genes.