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Trump vs Xi: Who has the upper hand?

Today at 16:00 PM, via BBC News

The BBC’s Sarah Smith explains why President Trump may not have the upper hand during his meeting with China’s Xi Jinping.

South Africa

Groundbreaking HIV drug, Lenacapavir, to be launched next month

Today at 15:43 PM, via SAnews

Groundbreaking HIV drug, Lenacapavir, to be launched next month

The launch of Lenacapavir – a groundbreaking HIV drug – will be held on June 5 in Mpumalanga.

This is according to Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi who delivered the department’s budget vote on Wednesday.

Lenacapavir is administered via injection twice a year, offering patients six months of continuous protection per...

South Africa

11 suspects arrested in major North West drug lab bust

Today at 15:39 PM, via SAnews

11 suspects arrested in major North West drug lab bust

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 11 suspects, including four Mexican nationals and one woman, following the discovery of a multimillion-rand drug manufacturing laboratory on a farm in Swartruggens in the North West.

The operation, led by SAPS specialised units, was intelligence-driven and resulted in the...

South Africa

Government to launch 50th anniversary of 1976 youth uprisings

Today at 15:39 PM, via SAnews

Government to launch 50th anniversary of 1976 youth uprisings

The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is set to officially launch the national programme commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising on Thursday.

The launch will mark the start of a year-long government programme aimed at honouring the sacrifices...

Sport

Wales and Scarlets lock Ball retires aged 34

Today at 16:05 PM, via BBC News

Wales and Scarlets lock Jake Ball announces he has played his final professional rugby game as he will retire at the end of the season.

Education

Nigeria: Minister Alausa – Little Learning Is Dangerous

Today at 15:14 PM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] In my second year at the University of Ife in 1979, two students from the Federal Government College, Kano joined the Faculty of Arts. Awam Ampah and Funso Alabi fitted in perfectly.

Education

Nigeria: Why We Scrapped Utme for Some Courses – Alausa

Today at 13:46 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has explained that the federal government’s decision to exempt some courses from the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) was driven by data showing declining enrolment in Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and Agriculture-related programmes across the country.

Lifestyle

Maria McCloy passes away at the age of 50

Today at 16:09 PM, via The South African

South African DJ, publicist and fashion designer Maria McCloy has died at the age of 50 following heart failure.

Science/Tech

In crypto, trust is the new currency

Today at 15:04 PM, via TechCentral

Binance South Africa’s Sam Mkhize on how compliance is reshaping Africa’s crypto ecosystem.