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Black industrialisation needs a financing floor, not a ceiling

Today at 07:49 AM, via Mail & Guardian

South Africa’s industrial policy debate often revolves around targets – ownership thresholds, localisation quotas, supplier development metrics and transformation scorecards. These are the ceilings of the system: visible, measurable and politically resonant. What receives far less attention is the floor. According to Thabo Moodie, chief operations officer at Oricred, the recurring fragility...

Education

Today, In Short

Yesterday at 22:54 PM, via New York Times

“CoachGPT.” A college “cookie house.” And the latest from Iran.

Education

Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England under new plans

Yesterday at 20:52 PM, via The Guardian

Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban

A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed.

The government will table an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill in the House of Lords after the bill was held up by...

Lifestyle

RIP: Who was model and actress Cynthia Shange?

Yesterday at 17:57 PM, via The South African

From her career to her personal life, here are five things to know about late veteran actress and beauty queen Cynthia Shange.

Entertainment

Frustration fueling deadly road rage on SA roads

Today at 07:30 AM, via The Citizen

Congestion, potholes and crime create ongoing irritation for motorists. Gestures or tone misread as hostility can trigger rapid, violent retaliation.

Entertainment

Punish needless road rage

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Citizen

De-escalation and temper control techniques should be taught at school from an early age and be made a mandatory part of all driver training.

Science/Tech

Apple Taps Insider John Ternus As CEO As Tim Cook Become Executive Chairman

Today at 07:47 AM, via Tech Financials

Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning process. Cook will […]

Science/Tech

PlayStation To Require Age Verification For Messages and Voice Chat

Today at 05:30 AM, via Slashdot

A new email from Sony says that PlayStation will require players to verify their age later this year to keep using communication features like messages and voice chat. Insider-Gaming reports: The initiative comes from the goal of providing “safe, age-appropriate experiences for players and families while respecting their privacy” and providing “meaningful control over their gaming experiences.”...