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Digitisation not panacea for varsity space

Today at 18:10 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Any talk about scaling up digitalisation of higher education as a solution to the large demand for access to the university must fiercely confront the structural challenges that are deeply concerning

South Africa

Government accelerates reforms to revive South Africa’s rail system

Today at 15:36 PM, via SAnews

Government accelerates reforms to revive South Africa’s rail system

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government has committed significant resources and reforms to restore South Africa’s rail transport system as part of efforts to strengthen economic infrastructure and stimulate growth.

Mashatile made the remarks on Thursday when responding to questions for oral reply in the...

South Africa

Increase in National Minimum Wage set to bring relief to workers

Today at 15:32 PM, via SAnews

Increase in National Minimum Wage set to bring relief to workers

South Africa’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) is set to rise from R28.79 to R30.23 for each ordinary hour worked, with effect from 1 March 2026, helping stretched workers bring home a little more bacon.Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth announced the R1.44 upward adjustment in the NMW in early February,...

Education

Ghana: Aamusted Admits 13,525 Students for 2025/2026 Academic Year

Today at 18:29 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) has admitted 13,525 students for the 2025/2026 academic year at a matriculation ceremony held on Friday at both the Kumasi and Mampong campuses.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 5 March 2026

Today at 18:30 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

MacBook Neo Launches at iStore — Pre-order Now From R11 999

Today at 18:10 PM, via Tech Financials

iStore, South Africa’s only Apple Premium Partner, has announced the launch of MacBook Neo, an all-new Mac designed to bring powerful Apple silicon performance to more customers than ever before. Starting from R11 999, MacBook Neo combines Apple silicon performance, a colourful aluminium design and a brilliant 13-inch Liquid Retina display — making it ideal for […]

Science/Tech

Amazon’s Bahrain Data Center Targeted By Iran For US Military Support

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

Iranian state media said on Wednesday that it targeted Amazon’s data center in Bahrain due to the company’s support of the U.S. military. The drone strike that occurred on Sunday disrupted core cloud services and caused “prolonged” outages. Two data centers in the UAE were also damaged by drone strikes. CNBC reports: All of the facilities remain offline, according to the Amazon Web Services...

Science/Tech

The Covid-19 inquiry is sounding a clear warning. If it’s not heeded, yet more lives will be lost | Ben Connah

Today at 17:25 PM, via The Guardian

It’s not a question of if, but when, another pandemic hits Britain. We owe it to all those who suffered to make sure mistakes are not repeated

What makes the independent inquiry set up to examine the UK’s response to, and the impact of, the Covid-19 pandemic unlike any other in British history is that we are not examining something that affected one specific group of people. The chair,...

Health

F.D.A. Faces Upset Over Denials of New Drugs

Today at 12:01 PM, via New York Times

Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for the industry. But patients with rare diseases view recent decisions as signs that the doors are closing on their options.