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South Africa

Government to ensure that the SANDF is well resourced 

Today at 11:43 AM, via SAnews

Government to ensure that the SANDF is well resourced 

In spite of the ongoing financial constraints which affect the planning and operations of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), government has assured the troops that they will have the resources needed to defend and protect the country.

“This includes ensuring soldiers are properly equipped with the uniforms,...

South Africa

Police Commissioner reiterates commitment to rule of law

Today at 11:37 AM, via SAnews

Police Commissioner reiterates commitment to rule of law

National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment to addressing the serious allegations of corruption within SAPS.

“Members of the media, we are ready to brief the President and wish to undoubtably reaffirm the operational...

World

Morning new brief

Today at 11:07 AM, via NPR

The latest on the deadly floods in Texas, foreign policy dominates President Trump’s week, Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now.

World

Foreign policy dominating President Trump’s week

Today at 11:05 AM, via NPR

President Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu this week as they work on a ceasefire in Gaza. He’s also resuming military aid shipments to Ukraine after they were temporarily halted.

Business

Two new visas launching in South Africa

Today at 13:30 PM, via BusinessTech

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has announced two new visas which will support an influx of production, events and tourism in South Africa.

Sport

Mbule’s surprise Orlando Pirates jersey number spotted?

Today at 13:05 PM, via The South African

Orlando Pirates’ newest midfield maestro, Sipho Mbule, has been spotted wearing an unexpected jersey number. The Betway Premiership giants are in a pre-season training camp in Spain.

Sport

Orlando Pirates eye Bafana Bafana star as next signing!

Today at 13:04 PM, via The South African

Orlando Pirates have already made 11 signings ahead of the new season, with nine of those announced by the club. Pirates have made some marquee signings, as well as acquisitions that are designed to boost the squad depth.  Pirates have made 11 signings so far Out in Spain right now, there are a number of […]

Education

Ghana: Provide Infrastructure for Deprived Schools – -District Director

Today at 13:45 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The Asutifi North District Director of Education in the Ahafo Region, Ms Naomi Asante, has appealed to the government to provide additional infrastructure for deprived basic schools in the district, particularly at the pre-school level in order to help address overcrowding.

Science/Tech

Fibre and fixed wireless battle in South Africa

Today at 13:58 PM, via MyBroadband

While FTTH provides South Africans with a stable broadband connection, the technology is not always available, giving rise to a more accessible competitor.

Health

Can (and should) we cure blindness?

Today at 09:56 AM, via BBC News

Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be ‘cured’? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research and Innovation).

Health

What in the World

Yesterday at 15:30 PM, via BBC News

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