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Does Chukwuemeka show the demise of a 90-minute player?

Today at 16:15 PM, via BBC News

Is former Aston Villa and Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, who has made 97 senior appearances across all competitions without playing a full 90 minutes, an exception or becoming the norm?

South Africa

MEC Chiloane saddened by death of a learner 

Today at 15:26 PM, via SAnews

MEC Chiloane saddened by death of a learner 

Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, has expressed shock and sadness following the tragic death of a Grade 3 boy learner from Lerutle Primary School in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, after a section of the school wall reportedly collapsed during breaktime on Thursday. 

In a statement on Friday, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) said...

Business

Blows keep coming for the rand

Today at 15:07 PM, via BusinessTech

The rand suffered another blow on Friday, weakening to R17.20 to the dollar during mid-afternoon trade.

Sport

WRU chair Collier-Keywood to leave role

Today at 16:18 PM, via BBC News

Under-fire Welsh Rugby Union chair announces he will not look to stand for a second term when his three-year tenure ends in July.

Education

West Africa: Ecowas Marks 50 Years With Academic Quiz Competition for Liberian Students

Today at 13:56 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Investigator] KAKATA — In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has turned to Liberia’s young minds, hosting a one-day Senior High Schools Quizzing Competition aimed at promoting academic excellence and regional awareness among students.

Education

Nigeria: We Open Our Inbox With Hope and Close It in Disappointment

Today at 13:53 PM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] Across Nigeria’s education landscape, a troubling paradox persists. On one hand, teachers lament low pay and limited opportunities. On the other, reputable international schools offering competitive, above-average salaries struggle to find candidates who meet even the minimum professional standards required for consideration. This disconnect is not merely a hiring problem; it is a...

Health

As Kennedy Takes on Food Policy, Companies Push Back

Today at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

Though the health secretary falsely claimed a victory in a recent podcast, a federal proposal to review all new food ingredients is still in the early stages and drawing fierce opposition.