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Nigeria’s Rana Energy Raises $3 Million to Scale AI-Powered Clean Energy Platform

Today at 13:45 PM, via iAfrica

Nigerian startup Rana Energy has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to expand its AI-powered clean energy platform, which aims to make reliable, affordable solar power accessible to businesses across Africa. The round includes $500,000 in equity from Techstars, EchoVC Eco, and a group of angel investors, along with a ₦2.5 million green debt facility […]

South Africa

Oracle AI World 2025 Highlights Africa’s Cloud Momentum, as Old Mutual Showcases South Africa’s Cloud-First Success

Today at 13:41 PM, via iAfrica

Oracle’s annual flagship event has officially embraced the AI era. Renamed Oracle AI World 2025 (from Cloud World), the conference drew more than 20,000 delegates to Las Vegas last week — a clear signal that generative AI has become the centerpiece of enterprise innovation. But amid the excitement over AI-driven applications, Oracle’s message was clear: […]

Education

The right wants Charlie Kirk memorials across the US – but is it just an attempt to capitalize on his killing?

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

Critics say mandatory statues on college campuses and street renamings are a way to keep US culture wars going

Republicans and conservatives are campaigning to quickly build statues and other memorials across the United States for the slain rightwing activist Charlie Kirk in the wake of his assassination at a college event in Utah last month.

Political leaders in states such as Florida,...

Education

Starmer urged to apologise as MP says rioting by Maccabi Tel Aviv fans justifies their ban from Aston Villa game – UK politics live

Today at 13:08 PM, via The Guardian

Independent MP Ayoub Khan makes comments after Tel Aviv football derby between Hapoel and Maccabi called off after rioting

Another proposal in the white paper on post-16 education and skills is for a new system to replace the current one for pupils in England who fail maths or English at GCSE. The Department for Education says this reform will particularly help white working class pupils.

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Education

Tanzania: Out Launches Labs to Boost Stem Education

Today at 12:43 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily News] Njombe — THE Open University of Tanzania (OUT) has launched modern science laboratories in Njombe Region, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education for youth across the country.

Education

‘It’s a bit clandestine, a bit punk’: the guerrilla scheme letting skint artists mass-share gallery membership cards

Today at 12:20 PM, via The Guardian

Now 600 strong, the Artist Membership Project is helping young artists see exhibitions while dodging hefty entry fees at top British institutions. We meet the founder of the scheme

On a railing, not far from Tate Modern, is a lockbox. Enter a code and inside is a membership card to the museum, enabling free access to its temporary exhibitions. You get your ticket, you return the card.

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Lifestyle

Miss Soweto top 20 finalists revealed

Today at 14:43 PM, via The South African

The Top 20 Miss Soweto finalists have begun their journey to the crown ahead of the prestigious November grand finale.

Science/Tech

At Just $0.0194, Digitap ($TAP) Could Be The Smartest Crypto Play Of 2025 — Buy Before Next Visa Announcement

Today at 15:45 PM, via Tech Financials

Every bull market has its defining moments that reward early investors. Right now, that moment might just belong to Digitap ($TAP), a project that’s quietly reshaping how the world thinks about money. At a presale price of just $0.0194, and with over $840,000 already raised, Digitap is becoming one of the most talked-about crypto stories […]

Science/Tech

MYHEAT Turning Passion into Purpose and Purpose into Impact

Today at 15:07 PM, via Tech Financials

From the streets of Johannesburg, where ambition meets opportunity, a spark ignited in 2018 that grew into one of South Africa’s most purpose-driven digital startups. MYHEAT, founded by Sibabalwe Mvelo, is built on the belief that technology should empower people not just generate profit. Born from what Mvelo calls the fire within “Intshisekelo yami”, MYHEAT […]

Science/Tech

Smart Money Moves to Bitcoin Hyper — $24M Presale Gains Praise as Bitcoin’s Potential Lifeline

Today at 15:01 PM, via Tech Financials

2025 saw hundreds of crypto presales, but Bitcoin Hyper takes the cake as the best ICO for explosive ROI. It’s an emerging crypto project introducing the world’s first-ever Bitcoin Layer 2 solution, and it aims to revolutionize the way we trade BTC tokens by providing instant transactions at minimal costs. The project has been in […]