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AFTER THE BELL: Reflection: Everyone has a plan until…

Today at 19:30 PM, via Daily Maverick

The contrasting outcomes of PPC Cement and Omnia’s strategic planning versus the government’s repetitive failures in execution illustrate the importance of effective implementation, and the mistake government types often make in thinking the ‘plan’ is the solution.

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OUR CITY NEWS: Joburg residents go 12 days without water after maintenance programme

Today at 19:16 PM, via Daily Maverick

Nearly two weeks after Rand Water’s maintenance programme, thousands of Johannesburg residents remain without reliable water, prompting growing frustration and calls for greater transparency from Johannesburg Water. Civil society group WaterCAN wants an urgent review of the delayed recovery process before another major maintenance shutdown scheduled for July.

Africa

What happened and why?

Today at 11:30 AM, via BBC News

The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Education

Uganda: Today in History – ADF Attack Leaves 80 Students Dead At Kichwamba

Today at 19:33 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] One of the darkest days in Uganda’s modern history unfolded on this day in 1998, when Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels attacked Uganda Technical College, Kichwamba, in Kabarole District, killing 80 students and abducting more than 100 others.

Education

The Guardian view on the care system: support for teens must go beyond reunions with old friends | Editorial

Today at 19:25 PM, via The Guardian

A new scheme to support care leavers’ relationships is welcome. But loneliness is one problem among many

It might sound obvious that – as Benjamin Zephaniah wrote – “People will always need people / To make life appealing / And give life some meaning.” But the care system has not always behaved as though relationships are a condition of human flourishing. So it is good to see this...

Education

Africa: African Union to Host Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2026

Today at 17:27 PM, via AllAfrica

[African Union] The African Union Commission, through the Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, will host the Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2026 from 13 to 14 July 2026 at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Expo will serve as a continental policy dialogue, exhibition and campaign platform to advance a digital future for education...

Lifestyle

Tyla joins Disney’s Toy Story 5 cast

Today at 19:38 PM, via The South African

Grammy-winning South African star Tyla joins Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 as the voice of Inflatable Flamingo.

Science/Tech

MacOS 27 Golden Gate: Top New Features

Today at 19:33 PM, via Wired

Apple has announced the latest version of macOS. It’s all about the reintroduction of Siri, which is now accessible from anywhere on the Mac desktop.

Science/Tech

‘Earth’s first starfleet’: Nasa reveals Artemis III crew and project’s next steps

Today at 19:07 PM, via The Guardian

Luca Parmitano to pilot all-male crew of four paving way for planned first human landing on Artemis IV in 2028

Jared Isaacman, the Nasa administrator, hailed the creation of “Earth’s first starfleet” on Tuesday as he revealed the Artemis III crew and details of the next stages of the space agency’s project to return humans to the moon.

An Italian astronaut, Luca Parmitano of the European Space...

Health

Are you too emotional?

Yesterday at 17:45 PM, via BBC News

Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.