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Military veterans called to participate in verification drive

Today at 09:56 AM, via SAnews

Military veterans called to participate in verification drive

The Department of Military Veterans (DMV) has urged all eligible applicants in KwaZulu-Natal and across the country to participate in its verification drive to finalise their status and gain access to benefits.

The department, through the Database Verification, Cleansing and Enhancement (DVCE) Work Stream under the...

South Africa

NERSA clarifies Small-Scale Embedded Generation regulations

Today at 09:44 AM, via SAnews

NERSA clarifies Small-Scale Embedded Generation regulations

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has moved to provide clarity on the regulatory requirements for Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG).

This after a media article claimed that members of the public had been threatened with fines or disconnection if they did not register their SSEG systems.

“NERSA...

Education

South Africa: School Season Makes January Food Budgets Even Tighter

Today at 10:53 AM, via AllAfrica

[Scrolla] School uniforms, stationery and transport costs arrive in January as households already struggle to afford enough food. Families often cut food spending first to cover school costs even when cupboards are already empty.

Education

Malawi: Blantyre Synod and Government Clash Over Ownership of Blantyre Secondary School

Today at 08:56 AM, via AllAfrica

[Nyasa Times] A fierce ownership battle has erupted over Blantyre Secondary School (BSS), one of Malawi’s oldest and most prestigious learning institutions, after the Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) boldly declared that the school does not belong to the government — but to the church.

Education

Student loans: why is Martin Lewis clashing with Rachel Reeves?

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

MoneySavingExpert founder has said changes that will lead to some graduates in England and Wales paying more are ‘not moral’

Graduates in England and Wales: share your views on student loan repayments

A fairly technical-sounding change to student loans tucked away in last November’s budget has become the catalyst for an increasingly bad-tempered row pitting the UK consumer champion Martin...

Education

Malawi: Indonesia Beckons – 2026 Scholarships Open for Malawian Students

Today at 07:08 AM, via AllAfrica

[Nyasa Times] Indonesia has thrown its doors wide open to Malawian students, launching the 2026 Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarships and urging young people in Malawi to seize what is being described as a rare gateway to world-class education.

Science/Tech

Here’s Why Investing In Remittix This Week Could See 500% Gains As Early As Mid Feb

Today at 11:00 AM, via Tech Financials

Considering how major crypto projects in the market have seen their price performance plunge, a growing number of investors have set their sights on utility-driven projects. This comes at a time when one of these projects is preparing for real product rollouts and ecosystem developments. The name that continues to surface in recent crypto conversations […]

Science/Tech

Standard Bank branches going cashless

Today at 10:46 AM, via MyBroadband

The bank says it started repurposing some of its branches to become cashless in 2025, which will continue in 2026.

Science/Tech

Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank FMO Invests R340M In Lula To Expand SME funding In SA

Today at 10:41 AM, via Tech Financials

South African SME funding platform Lula has secured R340 million in local currency funding from FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank. This investment is set to significantly expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The funding follows a period of robust growth for Lula. In 2023, the company […]