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South Africa

Creecy outlines progress in easing Lebombo congestion

Today at 14:23 PM, via SAnews

Creecy outlines progress in easing Lebombo congestion

Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy says South Africa and Mozambique are entering a “solution phase” in efforts to resolve long-standing congestion challenges at the Lebombo Port of Entry.

Speaking during a visit to the border on Tuesday, Creecy said the trip formed part of ongoing work to tackle delays in freight movement...

World

As Trump’s deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance

Today at 12:40 PM, via NPR

Hours away from President Trump’s 8 pm ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, attacks continued in the Persian Gulf with no agreement in sight. Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal is not reached.

Business

Fuel prices in South Africa under review

Today at 14:26 PM, via BusinessTech

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says it is reviewing the local fuel price mechanism, with the process to be completed in March next year.

Sport

Marathon World Championships planned from 2030

Today at 14:16 PM, via BBC News

World Athletics plans to launch a standalone World Marathon Championships from 2030, with Athens in Greece potentially hosting the inaugural event.

Education

Sudan: Education Minister Discusses Expanded Unicef Support

Today at 13:53 PM, via AllAfrica

[SNA] Omdurman — Minister of Education Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar held talks with UNICEF’s Education Director in Sudan, Daniel Behita, on strengthening cooperation in education programs and projects.

Education

Kenya: KICD Seeks Grade 10 Enrollment Data to Fix Textbook Gaps

Today at 12:58 PM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development has directed principals of all public senior schools to provide enrollment data for Grade 10 students in preparation for the next phase of textbook distribution.

Education

Liberia: China Awards Two Maritime Scholarships to Lima

Today at 12:38 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Dawn] Congo Town — The Government of the People’s Republic of China has awarded two scholarship slots to the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), strengthening bilateral cooperation between China and Liberia in the maritime sector.

Education

Uganda: Old Students Return to Inspire Academic Success At Namagabi SS

Today at 12:32 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] Namagabi Secondary School has taken a bold step toward strengthening academic excellence by bringing together Old Boys (OBs) and Old Girls (OGs) to collaborate with the school administration, teachers, and students in improving academic performance and mentorship.

Science/Tech

Scientists develop gene-edited wheat that can make toasted bread less carcinogenic

Today at 14:40 PM, via The Guardian

Bread and biscuits made from Crispr-edited wheat showed substantially reduced acrylamide levels, even after toasting

Gene-edited wheat which can make bread less carcinogenic when toasted has been successfully developed by scientists.

Researchers at Rothamsted Research in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, used Crispr genome editing which allows researchers to selectively edit the DNA of living...