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South Africa

South Africa continues to position itself as a destination of choice

Today at 10:53 AM, via SAnews

South Africa continues to position itself as a destination of choice

By William Baloyi 

The beauty of South Africa lies in our identity as a champion of peace, with the spirit of ubuntu serving as our defining signature to the world.

The world is once again arriving on our shores for the 6th South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC), scheduled to take place on 31 March 2026 at the...

South Africa

SA Investment Conference opens in Sandton, with government targeting R2 trillion in new commitments

Today at 09:51 AM, via SAnews

SA Investment Conference opens in Sandton, with government targeting R2 trillion in new commitments

It is a hive of activity at the Sandton Convention Centre, as delegates arrive for the long-awaited edition of the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC).

Inside the venue, companies are exhibiting their products and services, while Cabinet Ministers, business leaders and...

Education

Nigeria: How Community Trust Is Improving Girls’ Sexual and Reproductive Health Education in Abuja Schools

Today at 07:23 AM, via AllAfrica

[Nigeria Health Watch] Success, 13, did not panic when she got her first period. ‘I was educated early,’ she recalled, ‘I simply used a sanitary pad and carried on with my day.’ In many Nigerian communities, that kind of confidence is still not common for girls entering puberty. Success is a student at a school in the Jiwa community, a peri-urban area in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory...

Education

Sad faces all round as Bolivia’s clowns protest over decree threatening their livelihoods

Today at 02:52 AM, via The Guardian

Clowns in Bolivia are upset by mandate that stops schools hosting events from which they earn a living

Dozens of clowns have marched through the streets of Bolivia’s capital to protest against a government decree that limits extracurricular activities in schools, threatening their livelihoods.

Wearing full face paint and their signature red noses, the clowns gathered on Monday in front of the...

Science/Tech

How DTF Printers Are Changing Small‑Scale Apparel Production

Today at 09:36 AM, via Tech Financials

Flexible Printing for Modern Apparel Makers Many small apparel creators are shifting toward printing methods that allow them to work quickly without relying on complex, high‑maintenance equipment. Direct‑to‑film setups have become a practical solution for those who want sharp, dependable results on a smaller scale. With DTF printers, creators can streamline production while still maintaining […]

Science/Tech

Scientists Shocked To Find Lab Gloves May Be Skewing Microplastics Data

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

Researchers found that common nitrile and latex lab gloves can shed stearate particles that closely resemble microplastics, potentially “increasing the risk of false positives when studying microplastic pollution,” reports ScienceDaily. “We may be overestimating microplastics, but there should be none,” said Anne McNeil, senior author of the study and U-M professor of chemistry, macromolecular...

Health

A Secret History of Psychosis

Sunday at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

Cohen Miles-Rath heard voices telling him to kill his father. After they passed, he spent years retracing the path of his delusions.