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Business

South Africa’s tax base in serious trouble

Today at 09:46 AM, via BusinessTech

South Africa’s National Treasury is worried that the US’s proposed 30% tariff could hit tax revenues and is modeling the impact it may have on the nation’s budget.

Sport

Diogo Jota’s cause of death confirmed

Today at 09:29 AM, via The South African

Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota was likely speeding when his car veered off a motorway in Spain last week killing him and his brother.

Education

Nigeria: JAMB, Stakeholders Set Varsity Cut-Off Mark At 150, 100 for Others

Today at 08:23 AM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), alongside heads of tertiary institutions and other key stakeholders, has fixed the minimum admissible scores for the 2024/2025 academic session into Nigeria’s higher institutions at 150.

Science/Tech

Huawei Showcases Digital Solutions To Transform The Public Sector

Today at 09:32 AM, via Tech Financials

As South Africa looks to modernise its public services and close digital gaps in health, education, governance, and safety, Huawei used the platform of the 2025 Public Service Forum – held during Huawei South Africa Connect in Johannesburg – to highlight how intelligent technologies are reshaping service delivery and improving lives. Held under the theme […]

Science/Tech

Chinese Satellites Complete First High-Altitude Rendezvous For Possible Groundbreaking Refueling

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

Two Chinese satellites, SJ-25 and SJ-21, have reportedly completed the first autonomous high-altitude orbital docking. “Although unconfirmed, this is thought to be the first orbital refueling at such a height — the two satellites are currently over 20,000 miles from Earth,” reports ExtremeTech. From the report: Orbital refueling is an important component in keeping satellites and space stations...

Health

Can (and should) we cure blindness?

Today at 09:56 AM, via BBC News

Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be ‘cured’? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research and Innovation).

Health

What in the World

Yesterday at 15:30 PM, via BBC News

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