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A moment of diplomacy and global connection

Today at 00:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

The presentation of credentials is a cornerstone of diplomatic protocol, symbolising mutual recognition and the formal commencement of an ambassador’s duties

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State capture still stinging SOEs

Today at 00:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Transnet and Prasa face financial, operational and governance challenges despite recovery efforts

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Legal fight deepens over lion bone trade

Today at 00:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

The NSPCA and EMS Foundation have been admitted as intervening respondents in a High Court case that could determine whether the Minister is legally required to set export quotas for lion bones and related products from captive breeding operations

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Dangers of killing peacekeepers

Today at 00:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Each unaddressed attack undermines the UN’s legitimacy and reinforces perceptions of impotence

South Africa

InnoPower Africa and Luma Learn Partner to Expand AI Education Access Across the Continent

Yesterday at 18:06 PM, via iAfrica

InnoPower Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Luma Learn aimed at expanding access to artificial intelligence education and digital skills development across Africa, with a focus on removing barriers including cost, location and limited exposure to advanced training. The collaboration will leverage Luma Learn’s learning platform and InnoPower Africa’s community networks to...

South Africa

Nigerian Energy Startup PowerLabs Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Scale AI-Powered Grid Management Platform

Yesterday at 18:02 PM, via iAfrica

PowerLabs, a Nigeria-based energy and climate technology startup, has raised a pre-seed funding round led by Breega, with participation from Catalyst Fund, Mercy Corps Ventures and Kaleo Ventures, to accelerate the deployment of its AI-powered energy management platform across Nigeria’s commercial and industrial sectors. Founded in 2023 by Tobechukwu Arize, who serves as CEO, and […]

World

What’s at stake in Somalia

Yesterday at 23:13 PM, via NPR

Somalia’s population is experiencing severe food insecurity after three years of drought. Now, the war in the Middle East means the import-dependent nation has even less access to food.

Sport

GB’s Ellard breaks S14 100m freestyle world record

Yesterday at 23:15 PM, via BBC News

Paralympic champion William Ellard sets a new world record time to take gold in the S14 mixed class 100m freestyle final at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.

Sport

Augustus aiming high in the hope of home advantage

Yesterday at 21:42 PM, via BBC News

Ulster back row Juarno Augustus says it’s important the Irish province keep building momentum in the hope of clinching home advantage in the knockout stages of the United Rugby Championship.

Education

Ghana: IGP Urges Lifesaving Skills Training for All Police Officers

Yesterday at 20:45 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has called for the expansion of emergency medical response training to all personnel of the Ghana Police Service, stressing that lifesaving skills were now essential to modern policing.

Education

Ghana: Counsellor Alebrahim Commended for Promoting Welfare of Ghanaian Students in Kuwait

Yesterday at 20:43 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The President of the Ghanaian Students’ Union in Kuwait, Mr Didat Adam, has commended the Acting Chargé d’Affaires at Ghana’s Embassy in the State of Kuwait, Counsellor Husain Suleiman Alebrahim, for his proactive efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of Ghanaian students pursuing studies in the country.

Entertainment

Recipe of the day: Peach Donuts

Yesterday at 20:10 PM, via The Citizen

Enjoy these irresistible peach donuts warm, glazed, or simply dusted with sugar.

Science/Tech

OpenAI’s Big Codex Update Is a Direct Shot At Claude Code

Today at 00:00 AM, via Slashdot

OpenAI is updating Codex with more agent-like capabilities, positioning it as a more direct rival to Anthropic’s Claude Code. Some of the new features include the ability to operate macOS desktop apps, browse the web inside the app, generate images, use new workplace plug-ins, and remember useful context from past tasks. The Verge reports: Codex will now be able to operate desktop apps on your...

Science/Tech

Is Linux Mint In Trouble?

Yesterday at 23:00 PM, via Slashdot

BrianFagioli writes: The developers behind Linux Mint say the project is rethinking its release strategy and moving toward a longer development cycle, with the next version now expected around Christmas 2026. In a monthly update, project lead Clement Lefebvre said the team reached a “crossroads” and needs more flexibility to fix bugs, improve the desktop, and adapt to rapid changes across the...

Science/Tech

Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.

Yesterday at 22:26 PM, via New York Times

Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.

Science/Tech

Europe Has ‘Maybe 6 Weeks of Jet Fuel Left’

Yesterday at 22:00 PM, via Slashdot

The head of the International Energy Agency warned that Europe may have only “six weeks or so” of jet fuel left if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz stays disrupted. The Associated Press reports: IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced,” stemming...