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India monsoon slows; below-average rain seen over next two weeks

Today at 12:09 PM, via Daily Maverick

India is expected to receive below-average rainfall over the next two weeks, especially in central and northern regions, as “western disturbances” have slowed the progress of the annual monsoon, two senior weather bureau officials said on Thursday.

South Africa

Well wishes for Bafana Bafana

Today at 11:48 AM, via SAnews

Well wishes for Bafana Bafana

With just hours to go to the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, Gauteng MEC of Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile has wished Bafana Bafana well for the tournament.“Tonight, the hopes and dreams of millions of South Africans will travel across the Atlantic to Mexico City, where our beloved Bafana Bafana will take on the...

South Africa

Clean air is a human right

Today at 10:28 AM, via SAnews

Clean air is a human right

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts has reaffirmed government’s commitment to tackling air pollution, describing clean air as a fundamental human right and calling for stronger collaboration to improve conditions in South Africa’s most polluted regions.

Speaking at a Government-NGO dialogue on air quality in the Highveld...

Africa

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Yesterday at 10:53 AM, via BBC News

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Education

Sudan: Prime Minister Inspects Sudanese Secondary School Certificate Examination Control Operations for the Class of 2026.

Today at 11:58 AM, via AllAfrica

[SNA] Khartoum — Prime Minister Kamil Idris on Wednesday inspected the progress of the Sudanese Secondary School Certificate examination control operations for the Class of 2026, accompanied by the Minister of Education and National Pedagogy, Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar, and the Prime Minister’s Advisor, Nizar Abdallah Mohamed.

Education

Nigeria: Sokoto Embarks On Massive Education Expansion, Approves 56 New Secondary Schools

Today at 09:36 AM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] In an effort to strengthen education and expand access to learning opportunities, the Sokoto State Government has commenced the construction and upgrading of 56 secondary schools across the state under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, a landmark intervention aimed at improving educational infrastructure and increasing school enrolment,...

Science/Tech

MTN’s first AI target? Itself

Today at 11:58 AM, via TechCentral

MTN Group is targeting R30-billion in AI “value” by 2030, split across three bets it ranks by execution confidence.

Health

What’s really going on in your gut?

Today at 10:47 AM, via BBC News

The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?