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The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel

Today at 10:14 AM, via BBC News

England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday – although some of those not included already know their fate. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?

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‘True cost of living’ could be Trump’s biggest headache

Today at 10:11 AM, via SowetanLIVE

For most US households, the cost of money is part of the cost of living. If borrowing costs rise again to choke off inflation, the political fallout could rival the cost-of-living backlash that dogged Democrats in the 2024 election.

Africa

Ghana to face Ivory Coast in Afcon 2027 qualifying

Tuesday at 17:56 PM, via BBC News

Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Business

Two towns in South Africa where war is brewing

Today at 10:19 AM, via BusinessTech

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has received over 38,000 objections to changing the names of historic towns and metros in the country, including Graaff-Reinet and East London.

Business

Investec as you know it is changing

Today at 10:00 AM, via BusinessTech

Investec is changing its Private Client strategy as the group looks to grow its market share and drive returns.

Sport

PSL news: Chiefs lose two players, Pirates warned

Today at 10:23 AM, via The South African

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) moves fast, and 24 hours can bring plenty of developments. Here is a look at the latest updates for Thursday, 21 May 2026.

Sport

Mamelodi Sundowns suffer nightmare trip to Morocco

Today at 10:10 AM, via The South African

Mamelodi Sundowns have finally secured a landing permit in Morocco, clearing the way for their travel ahead of Sunday’s second-leg in the CAF Champions League final.

Education

Schools are ‘pipeline’ to joblessness for many people, says ex-Labour adviser

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Ban social media and reform education to tackle scandal of young people not in work or study, says Peter Hyman

Schools have become a “pipeline” to worklessness for a large cohort of young people in the UK, according to an influential former Labour adviser who has called for urgent action to help a “lost generation”.

Peter Hyman, a former adviser to Tony Blair and Keir Starmer, told the Guardian...

Science/Tech

Trust Is Infrastructure. And Africa’s Fintech Reckoning Proves It

Today at 09:32 AM, via Tech Financials

For most of the past decade, African fintech was a land grab. Valuations rewarded user numbers, interfaces got flashier, and “disruption” was the pitch that attracted capital investment. From the outside, it was clear the model was running hotter than it could sustain. That era is over. In every boardroom conversation, from Johannesburg to Lagos, […]

Science/Tech

NASA Expects Chinese Crewed Mission Around the Moon In 2027

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says he expects China to fly taikonauts around the moon in 2027, “ratcheting up perceptions of a space race between China and the United States,” reports SpaceNews. He is using that prospect to argue for a revamped Artemis strategy and an accelerated path toward a U.S. lunar return. From the report: “The next time the world tunes in to watch astronauts fly...