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Watford great Jackett dies aged 64

Today at 12:00 PM, via BBC News

Former Watford and Swansea City manager and Wales international Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64.

South Africa

Public comment period into draft Public Procurement Regulations extended

Today at 12:01 PM, via SAnews

Public comment period into draft Public Procurement Regulations extended

National Treasury has announced the public comment period of the draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026, to run until 15 July 2026.This as it published the draft regulations for public comment in terms of section 63(1) of the Public Procurement Act, 2024 (Act No. 28 of 2024), in Government Gazette...

South Africa

Comrades Marathon road closures announced ahead of race day

Today at 11:09 AM, via SAnews

Comrades Marathon road closures announced ahead of race day

The eThekwini Municipality has advised the public of road closures ahead of the 99th Comrades Marathon on Sunday.

According to the city, 21 600 athletes will take part in the event, while an estimated 65 000 spectators are expected to travel from across South Africa and abroad to witness the Ultimate Human Race.

This...

South Africa

BMA officials intercepts nine Bangladeshi nationals using fraudulent passports

Today at 11:05 AM, via SAnews

BMA officials intercepts nine Bangladeshi nationals using fraudulent passports

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato; has commended BMA immigration officials for intercepting nine Bangladeshi nationals on Thursday  morning at OR Tambo International Airport, who attempted to enter South Africa using fraudulent travel documents and Indian...

Africa

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Wednesday at 10:53 AM, via BBC News

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Education

Making Space for Art on a Sporty Weekend

Today at 11:04 AM, via New York Times

Soccer ball sculptures have popped up in New York City for the World Cup ahead of the first game in the area on Saturday, Brazil vs. Morocco.

Education

Nigeria: Abducted Pupils, Teachers Yet to Leave Old Oyo National Park Corridor – Makinde

Today at 10:47 AM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities in the Oriire Local Government Area remained within the wider Old Oyo National Park axis as security agencies intensified efforts to secure their release 27 days after the incident.

Science/Tech

Funding cuts and repressive laws raise risk of new HIV epidemic, says UNAids

Today at 11:30 AM, via The Guardian

UN agency head warns of ‘major threat’ as global testing and treatment falls

A funding crisis and increasing repression of human rights are making the resurgence of an HIV epidemic more likely, the international agency tackling Aids has warned.

Winnie Byanyima, head of UNAids, said: “It’s the biggest disruption since the global HIV response was put together and it poses a major threat to...