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South Africa

Implicated individuals in Life Esidimeni tragedy to be prosecuted

Today at 12:26 PM, via SAnews

Implicated individuals in Life Esidimeni tragedy to be prosecuted

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will institute legal action against individuals implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy.

The tragedy unfolded between 2015 and 2016 when psychiatric patients were moved from licensed care facilities to unregistered and ill-equipped centres, resulting in the death of some 141...

World

NWU Master’s Student From Rural Ventersdorp Champions Responsible AI Governance for Africa

Today at 13:36 PM, via iAfrica

A master’s student at North-West University who grew up in a rural community near Ventersdorp is researching the national security risks of artificial intelligence, arguing that African countries must actively shape AI governance rather than simply adapt to frameworks developed elsewhere. Lebogang Marago is pursuing a Master of Arts in political studies in the Department […]

World

Somalia Presents AI Adoption Plan at East Africa Summit, Positions Itself as Regional Digital Leader

Today at 13:34 PM, via iAfrica

Somalia is positioning itself as a key innovator in East Africa’s digital transformation push, presenting a comprehensive artificial intelligence adoption plan at the East Africa Science and Technology Commission summit while simultaneously advancing cybersecurity frameworks and regional digital integration initiatives. Abdiqani Abdullahi Ahmed, communications consultant for Somalia’s...

World

East African Nations Adopt AI Declaration, Launch Regional Fund and Push for Digital Sovereignty

Today at 13:25 PM, via iAfrica

East African Community member states have agreed to establish a Regional AI Technologies Fund and adopted a declaration committing the bloc to coordinated action on artificial intelligence, with a strong emphasis on sovereignty, infrastructure and skills development. The EAC Declaration on Artificial Intelligence was adopted at the fourth EAC Regional Science, Technology and Innovation...

Sport

Man City v Arsenal – winner takes all?

Today at 14:20 PM, via BBC News

Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin discuss how the Premier League showdown between Man City and Arsenal could pan out – and what it will mean for the title race.

Education

South Africa: Deputy President Launches 4IR Lab in Mpumalanga

Today at 13:17 PM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] The Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will on Tuesday officially launch the Gert Sibande Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lab and Centre of Specialisation Millwright Workshop in the Mpumalanga Province.

Education

Malawi: Maranatha Academy Breaks Own Record As 431 Students Secure Public University Selection

Today at 12:50 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nyasa Times] It is a moment of triumph, pride, and proof that results speak louder than promises. Maranatha Academy has once again raised the bar, with a record 431 students now selected to public universities across Malawi–an increase from 405–following the latest release of selections including the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) City Campus.

Science/Tech

This week saw humanity at its worst. Artemis II told the opposite story | Flynn Coleman

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

We send the voice of the dead across space as an act of continuity and care, while on Earth we tally the bodies. Which do we choose to become?

Four people are sleeping 19,000 miles from the moon when the voice of Apollo 13’s commander arrives.

“Hello, Artemis II. This is Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell. Welcome to my old neighborhood.”

Flynn Coleman is an international human rights lawyer,...

Science/Tech

Kratom poisonings soar in US as experts blame synthetic versions and caution against bans

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

Experts say natural kratom may offer benefits and blame synthetic derivatives for surge in poisonings noted by CDC

A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report shows that kratom poisonings have soared in the US, but experts say this is probably due to synthetic derivatives like 7-OH, and that blanket kratom bans could harm people using natural kratom to aid pain management...

Science/Tech

Thyspunt Recommended For Eskom’s New Nuclear Power Station

Today at 13:58 PM, via Tech Financials

A draft environmental scoping report has recommended Thyspunt, between Oyster Bay and Cape St Francis, as the preferred site for Eskom’s proposed 5,200MW nuclear plant. Thyspunt is already owned by Eskom and has better access to the power grid than rival site Bantamsklip, partly because wind farms have already brought new powerlines to the area. […]

Health

Are spider bites on the rise in England?

Today at 12:55 PM, via BBC News

NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.