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South Africa

President Ramaphosa concludes SA-Botswana BNC

Today at 15:09 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa concludes SA-Botswana BNC

South Africa and Botswana have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political, economic and social cooperation, following the successful conclusion of the sixth Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone, on Thursday.

The commission was held on the last day of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s two-day State Visit to the country’s...

World

As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers

Today at 11:00 AM, via NPR

About 400 years ago, beavers were hunted to extinction across Britain. Now they’re being reintroduced as little climate warriors, as communities harness their dam-building skills to mitigate flooding.

Sport

GB’s Samuel qualifies for first Grand Slam

Today at 15:47 PM, via BBC News

Britain’s Toby Samuel reaches the first Grand Slam main draw of his career with victory in the final round of French Open qualifying.

Education

Nigeria: Fresh Crisis Looms in Varsities As ASUU Issues Warning

Today at 14:18 PM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] The Sokoto Zonal Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), comprising 10 universities across the North-West, has raised serious concerns over what it described as the slow, distorted and selective implementation of the 2025 Federal Government ASUU Agreement, warning that continued neglect of lecturers’ welfare and university governance issues could trigger avoidable...

Education

Nigeria: Oyo School Abductions – Time for Concrete Action Against Terrorism

Today at 13:43 PM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] The recent kidnapping of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has once again exposed the frightening state of insecurity confronting Nigeria. Condemnations have continued to trail last Friday’s bandits’ attack on three schools in the area, where an unspecified number of students and teachers were abducted, while two persons were reportedly killed. The...

Science/Tech

A Breakthrough in the Financial Sector in 2026: XRP Power, in Collaboration with AI, Launches a Free Smart App, Enabling More Users to Benefit

Today at 15:45 PM, via Tech Financials

In 2026, the global financial industry is accelerating its transition to the AI-driven era. Faced with increasing pressure on traditional income models and a continuously changing market environment, more and more ordinary workers are seeking more flexible, efficient, and intelligent digital development methods. The integration of artificial intelligence and digital finance is gradually...

Science/Tech

NYC and LA Are Teaming Up to Fight for EVs

Today at 15:33 PM, via Wired

After the Trump administration turned away from electrification, two of the nation’s biggest governments will advocate for more electric vans, police cars, and eventually, snowplows.

Health

‘I used to be the shy kid’

Today at 15:01 PM, via BBC News

Tyler West opens up about his experience of school on Sort Your Life Out Unpacked.