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Malaysia bars under-16s from signing up for social media

Today at 12:07 PM, via SowetanLIVE

The Southeast Asian nation joins a growing number of countries introducing measures to regulate access to online platforms amid mounting concerns about the impact of social media on children’s health and safety

South Africa

Matipandile Sotheni denied bail

Today at 11:39 AM, via SABC News

Sotheni is accused of killing Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D.

South Africa

Moody’s affirms Eskom ratings

Today at 11:27 AM, via SAnews

Moody’s affirms Eskom ratings

Global ratings agency Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Eskom’s B2/Ba2 credit ratings with a stable outlook.

This comes just a week after Fitch, the credit rating agency, also affirmed the power utility’s Local-Currency Issuer Default rating at ‘B’ with a stable outlook.

“Moody’s Ratings…affirmed Eskom’s B2 long-term corporate family rating, B2-PD...

Business

Here is the official petrol price for June

Today at 11:46 AM, via BusinessTech

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Sport

Kaizer Chiefs next coach: Local or foreign?

Today at 11:50 AM, via The South African

Two local PSL legends and two widely respected European coaches lead the way with Kaizer Chiefs in the market for a new coach.

Education

Nigeria: Attack – NUT Orders Indefinite Strike in Oyo, Nationwide Protest Tuesday

Today at 11:01 AM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers ( NUT) , has directed all primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to embark on an indefinite strike over the continued captivity of teachers and pupils abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.

Education

Kenya: Ruto Orders Integration of Madrasa and Duksi Into Basic Education System

Today at 10:28 AM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Wajir — President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to begin consultations aimed at formally integrating Madrasa, Duksi, and pastoral instruction programmes into Kenya’s basic education framework, in a move expected to expand access to education for thousands of children in marginalised communities.

Science/Tech

The Painful Truth About Long Covid

Today at 12:00 PM, via Wired

There might finally be a way forward for long Covid treatment—if only you were allowed to talk about it.