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South Africa

Discovery Bank Unveils Crypto Trading, AI Security and New Integrated Services in Major Platform Upgrade

Today at 15:38 PM, via iAfrica

Discovery Bank, South Africa’s fastest-growing bank, announced a wide range of new digital features, product updates and partner offers as part of a major platform enhancement that expands its financial services ecosystem. The updates follow earlier improvements introduced this year in financial planning tools, digital security and personalised banking experiences. Among the newest additions...

South Africa

AU Conference Highlights Digital Tools as Key to Transforming Africa’s Agriculture

Today at 15:33 PM, via iAfrica

The African Union has wrapped up its first Conference on Digital Agriculture in Addis Ababa, placing a strong focus on how technology can modernize farming and strengthen food systems across the continent. Speaking at the event, AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment Moses Vilakati emphasized the potential of digital transformation […]

Sport

Eben Etzebeth’s eye-gouge ban CONFIRMED

Today at 18:48 PM, via The South African

Springbok fans had expected to have to wait until Sunday to hear the ban dished out to Eben Etzebeth, but that appears not to be the case …

Education

Regulators open inquiry into University of Greater Manchester amid fraud claims

Today at 17:41 PM, via The Guardian

University is already being investigated by police over ‘allegations of financial irregularities’ and has suspended three of its senior staff

The University of Greater Manchester is being investigated by England’s higher education regulator amid mounting allegations of financial misconduct, bribery and bullying.

The Office for Students will examine whether the former University of Bolton had...

Education

Outcry in Italy over sex education bill to crack down on ‘gender ideology’

Today at 17:18 PM, via The Guardian

Legislation is needed to stop leftwing politicians ‘bringing drag queens and porn actors into schools’, minister says

A restrictive sex education bill backed by Georgia Meloni’s far-right government and intended to crack down on “gender ideology and the woke bubble” has provoked fury in Italy.

Italy is one of the few EU countries not to have compulsory sex education in schools despite evidence...

Science/Tech

A.I. Deal Making Is Getting Faster

Today at 18:30 PM, via New York Times

Investors are deciding within 15 minutes whether to shovel millions into A.I. start-ups and taking entrepreneurs weight lifting and rock climbing to get deals done.

Science/Tech

Subaru Owners Are Ticked About In-Car Pop-Up Ads For SiriusXM

Today at 18:16 PM, via Slashdot

Subaru owners are reporting full-screen SiriusXM pop-up ads appearing on their infotainment systems while driving — sometimes even overriding Apple CarPlay. Subaru says the ads appear only twice a year, but frustrated drivers argue the practice is distracting, unsafe, and a sign of an industry trend that’s likely to get worse. The Drive reports: At least one 2024 Crosstrek owner reported that...