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Name of ‘dangerous man’ revealed at Madlanga commission

Today at 15:43 PM, via SowetanLIVE

The head of the Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal, Maj-Gen Lesetja Senona, has revealed Steve Motsumi as the person his lawyers had claimed to be “dangerous” and whose name he could not mention at the Madlanga commission when reading a WhatsApp message he received f

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Fury to face Makhmudov in April comeback fight

Today at 15:36 PM, via BBC News

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury will face Arslanbek Makhmudov in the UK on 11 April as he ends his latest spell of retirement.

South Africa

Manamela welcomes SIU recovery of NSFAS funds

Today at 14:04 PM, via SAnews

Manamela welcomes SIU recovery of NSFAS funds

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has welcomed the recovery of R1.7 billion by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which has been returned to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

The recovered amount forms part of R2 billion that the SIU has so far reclaimed from universities, Technical and Vocational...

South Africa

Kabe women find hope in new farming tools

Today at 12:58 PM, via SAnews

Kabe women find hope in new farming tools

Women in Kabe Village, outside Mahikeng in the North West, have long loved working the land, but a lack of resources often held them back.

Now, thanks to the donation of essential farming implements, they can grow enough food to feed their families and improve their livelihoods.

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development...

World

Rubio braces for Senate scrutiny over Venezuela

Today at 15:08 PM, via NPR

At his first Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing since Nicolas Maduro was seized, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the U.S. could still use force to pressure Venezuela’s adminstration.

Business

Not good enough, John Steenhuisen

Today at 13:21 PM, via BusinessTech

Sakeliga has slated Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen’s press statement about the foot-and-mouth disease issue, saying it fails to comply with its legal requirements.

Sport

Stokes and Moeen to coach Lions white-ball tour

Today at 15:38 PM, via BBC News

England Test captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Moeen Ali will be part of the England Lions coaching staff for their series against Pakistan Shaheens in the United Arab Emirates next month.

Education

Africa: From Global Ai Infrastructure to International Research Review Panels – a Quiet Role in Shaping Digital Systems

Today at 13:48 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital connectivity continue to reshape economies worldwide, the reliability and governance of digital infrastructure have become matters of global importance. Behind the rapid expansion of these systems lies an extensive ecosystem of standards bodies, research review panels and international forums tasked with guiding how...

Education

Liberia: Is MOE Genuinely Executing Its Core Functions?

Today at 13:36 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Republic] FORMER PRESIDENT ELLEN JOHNSON Sirleaf once disparaged the educational system of the country while in office as sitting President charged with the responsibilities of superintending institutions of government and improving every system for the good of citizens. Upon return to the country from a foreign trip, she was greeted with a disturbing protest by students for lack of...

Entertainment

Sudan gold mine collapse kills 13 miners

Today at 15:17 PM, via The Citizen

Mines in Sudan reportedly lack proper safety measures and use hazardous chemicals that often cause widespread diseases in nearby areas.

Science/Tech

‘Clawdbot’ Has AI Techies Buying Mac Minis

Today at 15:00 PM, via Slashdot

An open-source AI agent originally called Clawdbot (now renamed Moltbot) is gaining cult popularity among developers for running locally, 24/7, and wiring itself into calendars, messages, and other personal workflows. The hype has gone so far that some users are buying Mac Minis just to host the agent full-time, even as its creator warns that’s unnecessary. Business Insider reports: Founded by...