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South Africa

From 1994 to 2026: Hard-won gains and the long road to economic justice

Today at 19:07 PM, via SAnews

From 1994 to 2026: Hard-won gains and the long road to economic justice

By Kenny Morolong

South Africa in 2026 is a far cry from the country before 1994.  Things such as human rights for all which now stand as one of the pillars of our democracy were unheard of for the majority. The apartheid state systematically worked to deprive black people, and enforced laws to maintain the...

Sport

‘Breath of fresh air’ Lindsay backed for NI job

Today at 19:23 PM, via BBC News

Northern Ireland midfielder Nadene Caldwell backs Kris Lindsay to take the manager’s job permanently after impressing players in camp before their opening two World Cup qualifiers

Sport

Marathe stands down as Rangers vice-chair

Today at 19:00 PM, via BBC News

Paraag Marathe is standing as Rangers’ vice-chair, while fellow director Gene Schneur is doing the same because of multi-club ownership rules.

Sport

Wales ‘grateful’ to have Fishlock on board

Today at 18:40 PM, via BBC News

Carrie Jones says Wales’ players are grateful to have Jess Fishlock in the dressing room as they head into their Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign.

Education

Rwanda: Ntare Louisenlund School Opens Its Doors for Discovery Day 2026

Today at 19:41 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] Ntare Louisenlund School has announced that it will host its annual Discovery Day on March 15, 2026 at its campus in Nyamata Sector, Bugesera District, inviting families, prospective students, and all interested members of the public to explore the school and learn more about its academic programmes and vibrant student life.

Education

Ghana: Parliament Approves Gh¢9.8bn for Getfund

Today at 19:33 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] Parliament has approved GH¢9.8 billion for the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) in 2026 to finance education programmes and projects nationwide, following the adoption of the report on the GETFund formula.

Science/Tech

Metacritic Will Kick Out Media Attempting To Submit AI Generated Reviews

Today at 19:32 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: While some see AI as a tool to be used, its specific use and how it is deployed responsibly is being heavily debated online across a wide range of industries. In terms of journalistic content, and in this particular instance, reviews, review aggregator Metacritic has taken a firm stance on content published and submitted to their platform, that have been...

Science/Tech

Sam Altman Says OpenAI Shares Anthropic’s Red Lines in Pentagon Fight

Today at 18:40 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote in a memo to staff that he will draw the same red lines that sparked a high-stakes fight between rival Anthropic and the Pentagon: no AI for mass surveillance or autonomous lethal weapons. If other leading firms like Google follow suit, this could massively complicate the Pentagon’s efforts to replace Anthropic’s Claude, which was...

Science/Tech

Netflix Ditches deal for Warner Bros. Discovery After Paramount’s Offer is Deemed Superior

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

Netflix is walking away from a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets after the WBD board on Thursday deemed a revised bid by Paramount Skydance to be a superior offer. From a report: Earlier this week, Paramount raised its bid to buy the entirety of WBD to $31 per share, up from $30 per share, all cash. It was the latest amendment to Paramount’s multiple offers in...