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Africa

Defunct Malawian Bank seeks $552m compensation

Today at 12:45 PM, via Mail & Guardian

A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Politics

MK Party axes Nhlamulo Ndhlela as spokesperson and MP

Today at 12:40 PM, via Mail & Guardian

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has axed Nhlamulo Ndhlela as its national spokesperson and MP with immediate effect, appointing the former editor of ‘The Star’, Sifiso Mahlangu, as his replacement

Sport

MVP bans Shields after Baumgardner altercation

Today at 15:02 PM, via BBC News

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) bans Claressa Shields from all future events following a physical altercation with Alycia Baumgardner on Saturday.

Education

Children’s reading should prioritise pleasure over learning, says laureate

Today at 16:23 PM, via The Guardian

Frank Cottrell-Boyce tells MPs to focus on early-years reading, with more support for parents and nursery workers

The children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce has urged the government to prioritise pleasure over learning in children’s reading.

Giving evidence to MPs on the education committee, which is investigating the crisis in reading for pleasure among children, the screenwriter and...

Education

Nigeria: Students Begin Robotics Training in Abuja

Today at 15:26 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] A women group, the Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has launched the 2026 edition of the RoboGirls with Their Ally Boys Training and Competition in Abuja.

Entertainment

Recipe of the day: Thai KOO baked beans and chicken stew

Today at 16:44 PM, via The Citizen

Perfect for family dinners or cosy nights in, this stew is both nutritious and satisfying, offering a delicious blend of protein, fibre and spices that warms you from the inside out.

Science/Tech

Tesla’s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry

Today at 16:27 PM, via New York Times

California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.

Science/Tech

Setback for Vodacom in Kenya

Today at 14:29 PM, via TechCentral

Kenya’s high court has blocked the 15% Safaricom stake sale to Vodacom, pending a constitutional challenge.