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South Africa

SA commemorates World Malaria Day

Today at 09:57 AM, via SAnews

SA commemorates World Malaria Day

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said it was forging ahead with supporting the national Department of Health to eliminate locally acquired malaria in South Africa through several activities.

According to the NICD, Africa bears more than 90% of the global malaria burden, with one child dying every minute from malaria – a...

Africa

E-voting versus paper ballots

Yesterday at 15:14 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic voting system?

Education

Uganda: China and WFP Join Forces to Boost School Meals and Promote Access to Education in Uganda

Today at 06:34 AM, via AllAfrica

[WFP] Kampala — The Government of the People’s Republic of China has provided funding to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the provision of school meals to over 165,000 children in Karamoja region in Northeastern Uganda. “This contribution is part of China’s commitment to improving food security and nutrition, developing human capital, strengthening people’s livelihoods, and...

Education

Photojournalist among 20 people arrested at UT Austin campus protest

Today at 02:44 AM, via The Guardian

Local and state police clash with demonstrators in Texas state capital while rightwing governor says protesters ‘belong in jail’

At least 20 people were arrested, including a photojournalist, as police and demonstrators violently clashed at the University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday.

Hundreds of students walked out of class to protest against the conflict in Gaza and demand the university...

Lifestyle

What happens when cats eat bread?

Today at 11:05 AM, via The South African

Should you share your toast with your kitty since bread offers no real nutrients and packs a punch of caloriesfor their tiny bodies?

Entertainment

Black Motion’s reunion sees the release of new single

Today at 05:18 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Black Motion’s Smol has hinted that he and former group member Mörda are now in a good place after a rocky two-year public spat – their reunion sees the release of their collaboration song, Takala Zwino, which is an ode to friendship.

Science/Tech

International Girls in ICT Day

Today at 11:02 AM, via ITWeb

To thrive in STEM, young women must be exposed to women in leadership positions, fostering inspiration and breaking down barriers that hinder their progress.