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South Africa

SA, Namibia strengthens ties with seven agreements

Today at 15:14 PM, via SAnews

SA, Namibia strengthens ties with seven agreements

South Africa and Namibia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation by signing seven agreements aimed at boosting trade, investment, industrialisation and regional integration during the Fourth Session of the South Africa -Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria.

Co-chaired by President Cyril...

South Africa

Cassim engages NSFAS over student funding, allowance delays

Today at 15:01 PM, via SAnews

Cassim engages NSFAS over student funding, allowance delays

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim has met with National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Administrator, Professor Hlengani Mathebula, to address student concerns over funding delays, outstanding GAP or vetting process investigations, allowance payments and the processing of appeals.

The meeting,...

Business

Why has British Steel been nationalised?

Today at 11:57 AM, via BBC News

The UK’s only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.

Sport

Herbert feels ‘all the emotions’ after record-equalling round at The Open

Today at 16:38 PM, via BBC News

Australia’s Lucas Herbert admits to experiencing a whirlwind of ’emotions’ at Royal Birkdale after his sensational, record-equalling eight-under-par 62. The 30-year-old came close to making golf history by reaching nine under through 17 holes, only for a closing bogey to cost him the first ever 61 in a men’s major championship.

Education

South Africa: Higher Education Ministry Clarifies Nsfas Administration Costs

Today at 14:16 PM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] The Ministry of Higher Education and Training has defended the governance and administration costs of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), saying the current administration has adopted a leaner and more cost-effective technical support model than previous governance structures.

Education

Liberia: Kids Literacy Program Launched in District 13

Today at 14:07 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Dawn] The Andy Bropleh Jallah Foundation has officially launched the fifth cycle of its three-month Literacy Kids Reading Program, bringing together children from across Montserrado County Electoral District #13 for intensive learning in reading, spelling, and pronunciation.

Entertainment

A fine and cool to warm Saturday ahead

Today at 16:27 PM, via The Citizen

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 18 July 2026.

Science/Tech

Scott IT Academy Launches Online Platform for Secure Agile Development Training

Today at 15:53 PM, via Tech Financials

GERMANTON, NC – New self-paced learning platform offers courses in Secure Agile, AI security, cybersecurity alignment and professional certification pathways  Scott IT Academy has launched a new online learning platform designed to help professionals strengthen technology, Agile, cybersecurity and secure application development skills through self-paced training and certification programs....