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Zimbabwe’s jarring, phantom reform  

Today at 06:20 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Presidential terms are to be extended to seven years, with Mnangagwa’s current tenure lengthened by two, while parliament and local government terms are similarly prolonged

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Welcome to the age of empire

Today at 06:10 AM, via Mail & Guardian

The South African government has navigated this period remarkablywell. It has not capitulated to any of the stronger blocs, whilst retainingits dignity and independent views

Education

Namibia: Zambezi Flood-Affected Schools Resume

Yesterday at 18:42 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Era] Katima Mulilo — Learners from three flood-affected schools in Kabbe North and Kabbe South resumed classes on Tuesday after being successfully relocated to higher ground.

Science/Tech

To Fill Air Traffic Controller Shortage, FAA Turns To Gamers

Today at 05:30 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: As the Trump administration seeks to fill a national shortage of air traffic controllers, officials are targeting a new talent pool: gamers. The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday is making a recruiting push aimed at avid players of video games, as the agency strives to fill thousands of vacancies that lawmakers have said leave...

Science/Tech

Artemis II splashdown! – in pictures

Today at 04:46 AM, via The Guardian

Four astronauts landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Friday, concluding a historic 10-day mission around the moon

Artemis II splashdown – live updates

Full report: Artemis II crew splashes down in Pacific Ocean, ending record-breaking moon flyby

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Artemis II Astronauts Splash Down Off California’s Coast

Today at 03:00 AM, via Slashdot

NASA’s Artemis II crew safely splashed down off the California coast after completing a 10-day trip around the moon and back. “This is not just an accomplishment for NASA,” sad NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. “This is an accomplishment for humanity, again, a historic mission to the moon and back.” From a report: Isaacman is aboard the USS John. P Murtha Navy recovery vessel, where the...