Skip to Content

SUNDAY, 01 FEBRUARY 2026, 12:07

Top Stories

End of an era of pain for South Africans

Today at 11:30 AM, via Daily Investor

South Africa’s economy has grown faster than its population for the first time in years. However, growth remains too weak to meaningfully reduce unemployment.

South Africa

Egypt Launches AI-Powered Unified Digital Platforms to Streamline Investment and Trade

Today at 10:17 AM, via iAfrica

Egypt is advancing its digital infrastructure and using artificial intelligence to strengthen its position as a regional hub for investment and digital services, government officials said. At a seminar hosted by the Information and Design Support Center of the Cabinet of Ministers, Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, highlighted progress on AI-enhanced platforms […]

South Africa

DRC Unveils $8.7 Billion Digital Plan to Expand Connectivity and AI Skills by 2030

Today at 10:09 AM, via iAfrica

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is rolling out an $8.7 billion digital transformation plan aimed at expanding connectivity, modernizing public services and building a skilled technology workforce between 2026 and 2030. The program focuses on broadband expansion, e-government platforms, artificial intelligence training and cybersecurity, with the goal of positioning the country as a...

World

U.S. intervention in Venezuela divides Houston

Today at 07:01 AM, via NPR

In nearly two dozen interviews, Houstonians expressed everything from admiration and relief to skepticism and dread following the seizure of leader Nicolás Maduro.

Education

Private school parents targeted by fraudsters stealing fee payments

Today at 09:00 AM, via The Guardian

Some families have lost up to £10,000 after being duped into sending money to fraudsters’ bank accounts

Foreign students attending independent schools in the UK are being targeted by fraudsters seeking to intercept their fee payments, according to new research.

Some families have lost up to £10,000 after being duped into sending money to the bank account of a criminal, after receiving a fake...

Education

When the Doctor Needs a Checkup

Yesterday at 17:25 PM, via New York Times

The physician work force is aging fast, and some hospitals now require that older clinicians undergo testing for cognitive decline. Many have resisted.

Education

Eton head apologises after former teacher jailed for sexual assault

Yesterday at 14:09 PM, via The Guardian

Jacob Leland, who taught Russian, jailed for three years for sexually assaulting student on school trip

The headteacher of Eton College has apologised and said he was “appalled” after a former teacher was jailed for sexually assaulting a pupil.

Jacob Leland, who taught Russian, was jailed on Friday for three years and three months for sexually assaulting one of his students during a school...

Entertainment

Blitzboks fall to France In Singapore semi

Today at 10:12 AM, via The Citizen

The Blitzboks made several unforced errors in the opening minutes, while Andy Timo was proving a handful for the defence.

Science/Tech

China Executes 11 Members of Myanmar Scam Mafia

Today at 10:34 AM, via Slashdot

The BBC reports:China has executed 11 members of a notorious mafia family that ran scam centres in Myanmar along its north-eastern border, state media report. The Ming family members were sentenced in September for various crimes including homicide, illegal detention, fraud and operating gambling dens by a court in China’s Zhejiang province. The Mings were one of many clans that ran the town of...

Science/Tech

DStv’s new owner talks about price increases

Today at 10:03 AM, via MyBroadband

Canal+’s acquisition of MultiChoice raised concerns that the company’s annual price increases for DStv may be scheduled for earlier in the year.

Science/Tech

Ex-British army chief calls on ministers to back MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans

Today at 09:00 AM, via The Guardian

Nick Carter says easing controls on MDMA will allow drug to be used as alternative treatment for those with PTSD

A former head of the British military is calling for the government to ease restrictions on the party drug MDMA so that it can be tested more cheaply as a treatment for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Sir Nick Carter, who was chief of the defence staff until...

Motoring

South Africa goes quiet on new bullet trains

Today at 07:00 AM, via TopAuto

The government has made no formal announcement regarding the National Rail Masterplan, which was supposed to be finalised by the end of 2025.

Health

A Predictor of a Good Social Life? Your Parents.

Yesterday at 12:02 PM, via New York Times

A decades-long study suggested that close relationships with family members during teenage years could lead to a rich network of friendships in adulthood.