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TBM launch signals a step towards water security for Gauteng and Lesotho

Today at 15:40 PM, via SAnews

TBM launch signals a step towards water security for Gauteng and Lesotho

By Dikeledi Molobela

Mokhotlong, Lesotho – In a major step toward securing water supply for South Africa’s economic heartland, the second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) was launched on Monday at the Polihali construction site, under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.  

Minister of Water and...

South Africa

Justice Minister Kubayi engages legal sector on transformation

Today at 15:36 PM, via SAnews

Justice Minister Kubayi engages legal sector on transformation

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has emphasised that the transformation of the legal sector remains integral to sustaining South Africa’s democracy.On Monday, the Minister met with legal practitioners in a stakeholder engagement as part of government’s efforts to strengthen...

World

Peace talks in doubt as U.S. seizes Iranian ship

Today at 13:02 PM, via NPR

President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Business

Rand goes from hero to zero

Today at 16:28 PM, via BusinessTech

After being flooded with positive sentiment at the start of the year, the rand is back in the basket of worst-performing currencies thanks to the war in the Middle East.

Science/Tech

NSA Using Anthropic’s Mythos Despite Blacklist

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

Axios reports that the NSA is using Anthropic’s restricted Mythos Preview model despite the Pentagon insisting the company poses a “supply chain risk.” Axios reports: The government’s cybersecurity needs appear to be outweighing the Pentagon’s feud with Anthropic. The department moved in February to cut off Anthropic and force its vendors to follow suit. That case is ongoing. The military is...

Science/Tech

How 7,500 Homes Became A Virtual Power Plant In South Africa

Today at 17:39 PM, via Tech Financials

As South Africa navigates ongoing energy constraints and rising electricity costs, attention is increasingly turning to a less visible but significant contributor to electricity demand – residential water heating. “Electric geysers are the largest energy loads on residential developments, accounting for up to 40% of all electricity consumption,” says Matthew Whalley, Managing Director of...

Science/Tech

Zoologist, author and presenter Desmond Morris dies aged 98

Today at 17:07 PM, via The Guardian

Morris pursued dual passions of zoology and surrealist art, presenting BBC documentaries and hosting exhibitions

The zoologist Desmond Morris, perhaps best known for his book the Naked Ape and his work on the ITV programme Zoo Time, has died aged 98.

Morris’s son Jason paid tribute to him after his death on Sunday, praising his many professional achievements as well as his role as a father...