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South Africa

Government welcomes Fitch rating upgrade

Today at 12:29 PM, via SAnews

Government welcomes Fitch rating upgrade

Government has welcomed Fitch’s decision to upgrade South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings to ‘BB’ from ‘BB-’ and maintain the stable outlook. According to Fitch, the upgrade reflects South Africa’s record of prudent fiscal management and its progress on fiscal consolidation, despite weak economic...

Politics

Mchunu challenges committee report, alleging prejudicial findings

Yesterday at 13:25 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Parliament’s ad hoc committee defended the evidence leaders’ draft report after suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu objected to the findings that he dismantled the PKTT without consultation and for nefarious reasons

Lifestyle

GOOD news for July 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants

Today at 07:02 AM, via The South African

Despite back-office issues, July 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants will roll off without issue, the agency assures beneficiaries. Here’s when …

Science/Tech

Crypto-Funded Chinese Peptide Labs Are Booming

Today at 12:30 PM, via Wired

Plus: Hackers use Meta’s AI bots to hack Instagram accounts, Anthropic helps NSA hackers, a decades-long GPS satellite mystery may have been solved, and more.

Science/Tech

How to Share a Link to a Particular Phrase

Today at 12:00 PM, via Wired

Modern browsers let you share a link that jumps straight to whatever text you wish to highlight. Here’s how the feature works.

Health

Are you feeling overwhelmed?

Yesterday at 19:57 PM, via BBC News

Kimberley Wilson gives some tips on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed.