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Why Hurricane Melissa is so dangerous

Today at 17:38 PM, via BBC News

If it strikes Jamaica at close to full strength, it could eclipse all storms the island has experienced before.

South Africa

Art of Technology Lagos 7.0 Presents the Tech Ecosystem Awards

Today at 18:26 PM, via iAfrica

The Art of Technology Lagos 7.0 proudly announces the fourth edition of the prestigious Tech Ecosystem Awards, dedicated to celebrating the individuals, organizations, and startups driving Nigeria’s technology revolution.  The Awards honor visionary leaders and pioneering innovators whose creativity and resilience continue to transform Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, fostering sustainable...

Education

Kenya: University Student Charged With Sharing Fake KCSE Exam On Whatsapp

Today at 17:50 PM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] NAIROBI — A university student has been arraigned in court for allegedly publishing false and misleading information about the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations and for unlawful possession of several national identity cards belonging to other individuals.

Education

Liberia: Customs Brokers Chief Dedicates Facilities to Tracon School, Vows Scholarships

Today at 15:24 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA, Liberia – The President of the National Customs Brokers Association of Liberia (NCBAL), James L. Hinneh, Jr., has extended a generous hand to hundreds of students and educators by dedicating several refurbished and newly constructed facilities worth more than US$1,200 at the TRACON Elementary, Junior and Senior High School in Doe Community, Montserrado County...

Education

Nigeria: Nelfund – A Lifeline for Nigerian Students

Today at 15:10 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has been a game-changer for students across the country, providing much-needed financial assistance to those struggling to pay tuition fees and living expenses.

Science/Tech

iOCO’s extraordinary comeback plan

Today at 18:09 PM, via TechCentral

iOCO’s new leadership team is gearing up for an acquisition spree, and is looking for deals worth up to R1-billion.

Science/Tech

Chegg Slashes 45% of Workforce, Blames ‘New Realities of AI’

Today at 18:08 PM, via Slashdot

Chegg says it will lay off about 45% of its workforce, or 388 employees, as the “new realities” of artificial intelligence and diminished traffic from internet search have led to plummeting revenue. From a report: The online education company, founded 20 years ago, has been hit by the rise of generative AI software tools, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which have become increasingly popular among...

Science/Tech

SA Is Open For Business – FATF Delisting A Timely Confidence Boost For Housing Market

Today at 17:57 PM, via Tech Financials

The decision to remove South Africa from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist provides a timely confidence boost for the country’s residential property sector, and a strong signal that it is open for business. “After almost two years of intense scrutiny and rigorous monitoring, this delisting points to renewed confidence in our country’s financial […]