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Do a code audit on your business software

Today at 06:59 AM, via Daily Investor

A code audit will give you a detailed summary of your software’s code quality, performance, security issues, and recommendations for improvement.

Education

South Africa: What Should Education Look Like Today? 6 Essential Reads On Learning Together

Today at 01:25 AM, via AllAfrica

[The Conversation Africa] The United Nations made 24 January the International Day of Education to highlight the role of education in peace and development. In 2026 the theme is “the power of youth in co-creating education”. This refers to “involving young people and students in global decision making in education” and to young people’s initiatives to safeguard everyone’s right to education.

Science/Tech

One smart city in South Africa that already has people living in it

Today at 07:00 AM, via MyBroadband

While government has not yet provided any funding for what is supposed to by a public-private partnership project, its private developer has already constructed and sold 440 units and significant supporting infrastructure.

Science/Tech

Mettus Launches Splendi App To Help Young South Africans Manage Their Credit Health

Today at 06:24 AM, via Tech Financials

Mettus, a collective of data and analytics businesses that includes credit bureau Xpert Decision Systems (XDS), has launched the Splendi app to help consumers understand their credit profile, build healthier money habits, and approach the year ahead with more confidence rather than more debt. Splendi is a South African credit wellness platform geared towards younger, […]

Science/Tech

The Fintech Resilience Gap: Why Africa’s Next Decade Depends On Structural Integrity

Today at 05:51 AM, via Tech Financials

In the third week of January 2026, the African fintech narrative has officially shifted from “expansion” to “sovereignty.” Recent data from the African Fintech Summit confirms that we are no longer merely adopting global solutions; we are exporting them. As leading platforms like Paystack transition from simple gateways to complete embedded financial operating systems, the […]

Science/Tech

Weight-Loss Drugs Could Save US Airlines $580 Million Per Year

Today at 05:30 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic have transformed millions of lives with easily administered treatments and quick results. Now it turns out the dropped pounds may have a surprising perk for airlines, too: lower fuel costs, as slimmer passengers lighten their aircraft’s loads. According to a study published last week by Jefferies, a...