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Fernandez sorry but will miss Man City – Rosenior

Today at 16:14 PM, via BBC News

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is still unavailable for the upcoming home match against Manchester City despite a recent apology, head coach Liam Rosenior says.

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Gold Dancer put down after winning at Aintree

Today at 16:14 PM, via BBC News

Gold Dancer is put down after he suffers a broken back when winning the Mildmay Novices’ Chase on day two of the Grand National Meeting.

South Africa

Tanzania’s Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute Opens AI and Robotic Lab, Claims East Africa’s Largest

Today at 16:45 PM, via iAfrica

The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute has inaugurated a modern laboratory equipped with artificial intelligence and robotic sample-processing systems, describing it as the largest facility of its kind in East Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. JKCI Chief Executive Officer Peter Kisenge said the investment forms part of the Sixth Phase Government’s efforts, through the Ministry of Health, […]

South Africa

Rwanda Trains Government’s Chief Digital Officers in AI as Part of Public Sector Modernization Push

Today at 16:42 PM, via iAfrica

Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation has brought together chief digital officers from across government agencies for a specialized artificial intelligence training session, as the country intensifies efforts to embed AI into public institutions beyond the experimentation stage. The session, facilitated by Cenfri, focused on equipping participants with practical knowledge of emerging AI...

South Africa

Uganda and UK Partner to Scale AI-Enabled Digital Skills Training Across the Country

Today at 16:41 PM, via iAfrica

Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has engaged partners under the UK Digital Access Programme to explore scalable approaches to expanding digital skills training across the country, with AI-enabled learning systems emerging as a central focus of the discussions. The meeting brought together representatives from the British High Commission and implementing partners to address […]

South Africa

South Africa Publishes Draft AI Policy for Public Comment, Outlining Six Pillars and Three-Phase Implementation Plan

Today at 16:37 PM, via iAfrica

South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has published a draft national artificial intelligence policy for public comment, built around six strategic pillars and a phased three-year implementation plan, with full implementation expected in the 2027-2028 financial year. “The aim of the AI policy is to ensure that both the benefits and risks brought […]

World

Five things to know about Hungary’s election

Today at 16:10 PM, via NPR

Hungary votes Sunday in a pivotal test of Viktor Orbán’s “illiberal democracy,” as challenger Péter Magyar taps voter frustration, with stakes for Europe, NATO and the U.S.

Business

SAA chief executive resigns

Today at 15:26 PM, via BusinessTech

Chief executive officer of South African Airways (SAA), John Lamola, has resigned.

Sport

Consultant leads review into Old Firm cup disorder

Today at 16:31 PM, via BBC News

Sports event consultant Mark Blackbourne will lead the Scottish FA’s investigation into the disorder that followed the Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic in March.

Sport

Strong warning sent to Orlando Pirates

Today at 15:50 PM, via The South African

Richards Bay co-coach Papi Zothwane says Orlando Pirates should not expect an easy match when the two sides meet in the Betway Premiership.

Education

Nigeria: Lagos, World Bank, FCMB Advance $500m Drive for Inclusive Education

Today at 13:55 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Trust] The Lagos State Government, the World Bank and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) are advancing the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity-Governance (HOPE-GOV) programme, a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening the systems that underpin basic education and primary healthcare in Nigeria.

Education

The Miracle Unfolding in Mississippi Schools

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

Since 2013, performance on national tests in Mississippi has skyrocketed, while scores in blue states have lagged. What is it doing right?

Education

Nigeria: Nigerian Student Shines At Global Academic Examination

Today at 11:32 AM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] 17-year-old Nigerian student, Uchenna Scott-Ananaba, will this fall join the league of Nigerian students shining as beacons of academic excellence globally, having scored an impressive 1540 out of 1600 in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), THISDAY has learnt.

Science/Tech

Amazon to finally launch Leo satellite internet in ‘mid-2026’, says CEO

Today at 14:26 PM, via The Guardian

Andy Jassy tells shareholders that long-awaited rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink is ‘on the verge’ of going live

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Amazon has said its long-awaited satellite internet rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink will finally go live in “mid-2026”.

The chief executive, Andy Jassy, said in a letter to shareholders that the technology company was “on the verge of launching Amazon...

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Axiz Expands Its Cloud Portfolio With Adobe Creative Cloud Standard For Teams

Today at 13:28 PM, via Tech Financials

Axiz, a major distributor of digital technologies and services in Africa, has added Adobe Creative Cloud Standard for teams to its cloud portfolio- a new, cost-effective edition of Creative Cloud Pro This boosts its ability to support partners with scalable, business-ready creative solutions. As creative work becomes more important to business operations, many organisations still […]