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Government’s ‘new’ R100 billion BEE fund under fire

Today at 17:22 PM, via Daily Investor

South Africa’s proposed R100 billion BEE Transformation Fund is facing strong criticism. despite it being adjusted to make it more attractive for companies to contribute to it.

South Africa

Ghana Partners With Google to Bring Local Language AI Tools Into Schools

Today at 16:28 PM, via iAfrica

The Ghanaian government has entered a strategic partnership with Google to integrate artificial intelligence tools in local languages into the national education system. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the agreement Friday, Jan. 23, in a Facebook post while attending the Generative AI Summit in the United Kingdom. The initiative supports Ghana’s efforts to modernize education […]

Sport

Six of the most memorable goalkeeper goals

Today at 16:43 PM, via BBC News

After Anatoliy Trubin’s dramatic winner for Benfica against Real Madrid, BBC Sport looks at the most memorable goals by goalkeepers.

Education

Nigeria: Primary School Teacher Awarded N50m, Car, House

Today at 15:08 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Trust] A primary school teacher, Solanke Francis Taiwo, has emerged as the Overall Best Teacher in Nigeria for 2025, winning N50 million, a brand-new car, and a fully furnished two-bedroom house.

Science/Tech

Luxbit.AI Introduces Streamlined Withdrawal Framework to Enhance User Trust and Accessibility

Today at 17:29 PM, via Tech Financials

Luxbit.AI has unveiled an upgraded withdrawal framework designed to improve the speed, clarity, and reliability of fund payouts for its global user base. As expectations rise across digital trading platforms, the brokerage aims to address one of the most critical post-trade touchpoints: fast and predictable access to funds. The newly implemented system reflects a broader […]

Science/Tech

Waymo Robotaxi Hits a Child Near an Elementary School in Santa Monica

Today at 17:22 PM, via Slashdot

A Waymo robotaxi struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica on January 23, according to the company. Waymo told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the child — whose age and identity are not currently public — sustained minor injuries. TechCrunch: The NHTSA has opened an investigation into the accident, and Waymo said in a blog post that it “will...

Science/Tech

Seven of the World’s Ten Best-Selling Smartphones in 2025 Were iPhones

Today at 16:40 PM, via Slashdot

Apple sold seven of the ten best-selling smartphones globally in 2025, a lopsided dominance that underscores how thoroughly the company controls the premium end of the mobile market. The iPhone 16 was the single best-selling phone worldwide, and Apple’s presence extended all the way down to the tenth spot where the iPhone 16e — its newest budget-friendly option — found consistent demand in...