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RED FLAGS: Unisa deputy vice-principal faces discipline over dubious R1m contract decision

Today at 13:35 PM, via Daily Maverick

An investigation by the Public Protector has exposed significant governance failures at Unisa following the “irregular” appointment of a retired security manager on a R1-million contract. The report reveals that Deputy Vice-Principal Matsiababa Motebele bypassed essential checks by acting as both the requester and sole approver of the hire, prompting a binding order for the vice-chancellor...

Business

Interest rate heartbreak for South Africa

Today at 13:00 PM, via BusinessTech

Hopes for interest rate cuts in South Africa have been dashed despite major signs of economic improvement across the country.

Education

Kenya: Nursing Council Warns Public Over Unaccredited Kisumu Nursing College

Today at 13:05 PM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) has warned the public against enrolling at Kisumu-based Northlands International Medical Training College, saying the institution is unaccredited and not authorised to offer nursing training programmes.

Education

‘Muslim kids are really underrepresented’: the animated movie where medieval maths meets eager young minds

Today at 10:34 AM, via The Guardian

Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a time-travel adventure whose child heroes must save the legacy of Islamic scholars who shaped modern science. Its makers reveal their inspiration, and reflect on their success

‘Some people said it doesn’t exist – that it’s a fantasy.” So says Flordeliza Dayrit of the silk road, the vast network of trade routes that once connected Asia, Africa and Europe...

Science/Tech

4th Annual EPF Tech Awards: From Potential To Proof As Innovation Solves Real Systemic Challenges

Today at 13:44 PM, via Tech Financials

The conversation around innovation in South Africa is changing. It’s no longer about what technology could achieve, but what it is already doing. The 4th Annual EPF Tech Awards, taking place on 12 September, stand at the centre of this shift, recognising solutions that move beyond ideas into real, lived impact. Over the years, the […]

Health

What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?

Today at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

Volatile relationships, reckless impulsivity and an unstable identity are hallmarks of this misunderstood mental health condition.