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Toyota names CFO Kon as CEO as Sato steps down

Today at 14:00 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Toyota Motor CEO Koji Sato will step down, the world’s largest carmaker said on Friday, and will be replaced by the carmaker’s CFO Kenta Kon.

South Africa

Call for swift investigation into killing of three siblings

Today at 13:01 PM, via SAnews

Call for swift investigation into killing of three siblings

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for a thorough and expedited investigation into the murder of three minor children in Lulwane village in Manguzi, northern KwaZulu-Natal.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the incident occurred on the night of 30 January 2026 and resulted in the deaths of...

Education

South Africa: Government Congratulates Prof Marivate

Today at 13:34 PM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has congratulated Professor Vukosi Marivate on the recommendation by the United Nations Secretary-General to appoint him as a member of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence.

Education

Nigeria: 10,000 Schoolgirls Participate in Alli’s ‘Flow With Dignity’ Initiative

Today at 12:37 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] About 10,000 school girls from Ibarapa communities have participated in a two-day initiative educating girl children on safe sexual life and hygienic menstrual management propelled by the senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Dr Sharafadeen Alli.

Science/Tech

Waymo Hits a Rough Patch In Washington, DC

Today at 14:00 PM, via Wired

The company’s robotaxi service is supposed to launch in the US capital this year. But while service rollouts have been relatively smooth in other cities, DC’s rules have made things tricky.

Health

TrumpRx Is Set to Go Live on Thursday

Yesterday at 19:33 PM, via New York Times

The government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear how many patients will save money.