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Africa

Traore strike sees Mali edge past Tanzania at Wafcon

Yesterday at 23:04 PM, via BBC News

A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Business

Ramaphosa staggering from crisis to crisis

Today at 09:19 AM, via BusinessTech

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is lurching from one crisis to another as political battles pile up in the final lap of his last term.

Education

Malawi: No U-Turn – Joyce Banda Stands Firm On Her Free Secondary School Promise If Elected

Today at 10:27 AM, via AllAfrica

[Nyasa Times] She’s back, bolder, and unbothered. Former President Joyce Banda has declared war on Malawi’s education crisis — and she’s not mincing words. At a fiery rally at Migowi Primary School ground in Phalombe, the People’s Party (PP) presidential candidate vowed to deliver free secondary school education if elected in the upcoming September 16 General Election — and no, she’s not...

Education

Uganda: Education Budget Requires a 440 Percent Boost to Meet Quality Goals

Today at 06:52 AM, via AllAfrica

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Uganda will need to increase its education budget by a staggering 440 percent if it is to provide quality education for its fast-growing population and meet its 2040 development targets, a new report has revealed.

Entertainment

Musk Touts “Improved” Grok AI Amid Backlash Over Politically Charged and Antisemitic Responses

Yesterday at 21:05 PM, via iAfrica

Elon Musk claimed Friday that xAI’s chatbot Grok has been “significantly improved,” but early reactions suggest otherwise. Several recent responses from Grok, shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), have sparked alarm for promoting partisan talking points and antisemitic stereotypes. Musk offered no specifics on the upgrades but had previously criticized Grok’s training data as containing […]

Science/Tech

A Beginner’s Guide To Non-Custodial Bitcoin Lending

Today at 10:29 AM, via Tech Financials

Non-custodial bitcoin lending offers anyone with an internet connection and a Bitcoin wallet the ability to earn yield on their BTC or access bitcoin liquidity without having to sell any assets.  This guide will explain to you what non-custodial bitcoin lending is, how it works, the benefits and risks you need to know about, and […]

Motoring

Classic Car Show 2025 in pictures

Yesterday at 19:03 PM, via The Citizen

The annual Classic Car Show took place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, where a selection of classic cars was on show.