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AU should strengthen its framework to curb violence against women 

Today at 05:53 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Violence against women and girls in Africa demands urgent action. As of 2023, it is estimated that one in three women and girls between ages 15 and 49, have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Last November, South Africa classified violence against women as a national disaster. When the African Union adopted its Convention on Ending […]

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Tourism sector is evolving upwards

Today at 05:44 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Travel is becoming planned, curated and experience-led again. The development pipeline reflects that

South Africa

President Ramaphosa honours Rev. Jesse Jackson

Yesterday at 22:30 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa honours Rev. Jesse Jackson

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid a deeply emotional tribute to civil rights leader, Reverend Dr. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, describing him as a man whose voice carried hope across continents, and whose unwavering solidarity helped sustain South Africa’s struggle against apartheid.

The President was speaking at Rev. Jackson’s homegoing...

Sport

Marmoush double fires Man City past Newcastle

Today at 02:01 AM, via BBC News

Omar Marmoush scores twice against Newcastle United for the second time this season as Manchester City come from behind to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Education

What Does School Choice Really Mean?

Yesterday at 14:00 PM, via New York Times

Readers respond to a guest essay that argued that more school vouchers would improve public education.

Education

Uganda: Alupo Urges Universities to Embrace Competence-Based Curriculum, Ai

Friday at 18:40 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has urged universities to integrate the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) into their academic programmes in order to produce graduates equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed in today’s competitive job market.

Science/Tech

Steven Spielberg + Dinosaurs + Netflix = Mixed Reviews

Today at 04:34 AM, via Slashdot

Steven Spielberg directed his last Jurassic Park movie nearly 30 years ago, notes ScreenRant. But the 79-year-old filmmaker now brings us The Dinosaurs, a four-part documentary on Netflix where he’s executive producer:The first few reviews are in, and the results lead to a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s worth noting that the rating will likely fluctuate since there are only six...

Science/Tech

A First for Humanity Confirmed: NASA’s DART Mission Slowed the Asteroid’s Orbit

Today at 02:16 AM, via Slashdot

NASA heralded a new study published Friday documenting a first for humanity — “the first time a human-made object has measurably altered the path of a celestial body around the Sun.” It was 2022’s DART mission where NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid — and the experiment “could have implications for protecting Earth from future asteroid strikes,” writes ScienceNews:A spacecraft...

Science/Tech

Japan Approves Stem-Cell Treatments For Parkinson’s, Heart Failure In World Firsts

Today at 01:16 AM, via Slashdot

Long-time Slashdot reader fjo3 shared this report from Agence France-Presse:Japan has approved ground-breaking stem-cell treatments for Parkinson’s and severe heart failure, one of the manufacturers and media reports said Friday, with the therapies expected to reach patients within months. Pharmaceutical company Sumitomo Pharma said it received the green light for the manufacture and sale of...