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PUMP PAIN: SA petrol price to surge 14% to almost record high on Wednesday

Today at 12:40 PM, via Daily Maverick

These additional costs will flow through the pumps of the economy and further fuel inflation, raising the prospects of the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) hiking rates as early as its next scheduled Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting later this month.

World

Rescuers help Timmy, a stranded whale, return home

Today at 10:41 AM, via NPR

Rescuers defy warnings as the stranded “Humpback Hope,” also known in German media as Timmy, is carried by barge into the North Sea, racing against time to save her.

Africa

Athletics won’t strangle super-shoe innovation – Coe

Friday at 20:20 PM, via BBC News

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says current rules are “on the right side” when it comes to shoe technology, following Sabastian Sawe’s record-breaking time at the London Marathon.

Business

Here is the official petrol price for May

Today at 10:37 AM, via BusinessTech

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

Sport

BIG week in the Betway Premiership title race

Today at 11:25 AM, via The South African

The Betway Premiership title race could take a decisive turn this week as Mamelodi Sundowns look to tighten their grip at the summit.

Sport

All Blacks lose ANOTHER player to Japan

Today at 11:01 AM, via The South African

Devan Flanders will leave the Hurricanes at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season after confirming a move to Japan.

Education

Uganda: Uganda Celebrates HTTC Students’ Success At Ladha Za Afrika Contest

Today at 12:24 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] Students of the Hotel and Tourism Training College (HTTC) who excelled in the recently concluded Ladha Za Afrika Culinary Competitions in Nairobi, Kenya, have been officially recognised by the Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Col (Rtd) Tom Butime.

Education

Zimbabwe: Govt Declares ZIMSEC Mandatory for All Schools From 2027

Today at 07:24 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Zimbabwe] The era of parallel examination systems in Zimbabwe is drawing to a close. Beginning in 2027, every learner in the country will be required to sit for Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) exams, placing public schools, private colleges, and trust schools under one national assessment roof for the first time.

Science/Tech

Stitch adds BNPL to payments platform

Today at 12:35 PM, via ITWeb

The payments infrastructure provider behind several South African online retailers adds buy-now-pay-later functionality.

Science/Tech

Why 2G will outlast 3G in South Africa

Today at 12:33 PM, via TechCentral

The sequencing reflects how stubbornly low-end devices and machine-to-machine sensors remain tied to legacy connectivity.

Health

A Medical Examiner Chases Down an Elusive Killer

Today at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

Unusual opioids are infiltrating street drugs. Knoxville’s top forensic doctor is on the front lines, pressing to quickly identify the most lethal.