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South Africa

Cabinet approves women empowerment index to strengthen gender equality

Today at 13:05 PM, via SAnews

Cabinet approves women empowerment index to strengthen gender equality

As South Africa marks 70 years since the historic 1956 Women’s March, Cabinet has approved the implementation of a Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women Index aimed at strengthening gender equality and inclusive economic participation.

The index will serve as an annual scorecard to measure and track progress in...

South Africa

Computerised testing reduces corruption at licensing centres

Today at 12:51 PM, via SAnews

Computerised testing reduces corruption at licensing centres

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says there has been a significant decline in fraudulent learner licence passes, following the introduction of computerised testing systems at licensing centres across South Africa.

The computerised learner licence testing system, introduced in 2021, was implemented to combat...

World

Dirty nickel: The cost of mining in Indonesia

Today at 11:00 AM, via NPR

Across six locations in Indonesia, NPR spoke with locals about how nickel mining is changing the land and daily life. It’s brought jobs, but also concerns about environmental damage and public health.

Business

Social unrest warning for South Africa

Today at 12:00 PM, via BusinessTech

SAMWU has warned National Treasury to back down from its order to end a R10.3 billion agreement between the City of Joburg and workers, threatening to fight any attempts to do so.

Sport

Biggest boost for climbing as UK Sport ups funding

Today at 13:41 PM, via BBC News

Climbing is the biggest winner among a number of sports benefiting from millions of pounds of additional funding as UK Sport bids to boost Britain’s medal hopes at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

Education

Liberia: NIMD Launches Regional Democracy School for Youth Participation

Today at 13:33 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy Liberia office has launched a Sub-Regional Democracy School for Youth of Political Parties aimed at strengthening democratic participation and political education among young Liberians across the country.

Science/Tech

South Africa’s TikTok election is coming

Today at 13:55 PM, via TechCentral

Broadcaster-only election rules leave South Africa exposed to the AI-driven disinformation already shaping votes elsewhere.

Science/Tech

SA’s Cabinet Condemns Fake Videos Of Attacks On Foreign Nationals Amid Protests

Today at 13:48 PM, via Tech Financials

Cabinet has condemned the viral circulation of fake videos and images claiming to be of attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. “The fake videos and images… are intended to undermine the good reputation of South Africa internationally and undermine South Africa’s pursuit of a better Africa agenda. “South Africans are within their right to […]

Science/Tech

SA’s Computerised Testing Reduces Corruption At Licensing Centres

Today at 13:40 PM, via Tech Financials

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says there has been a significant decline in fraudulent learner licence passes, following the introduction of computerised testing systems at licensing centres across South Africa. The computerised learner licence testing system, introduced in 2021, was implemented to combat widespread fraud and corruption in the issuing of learner driver licences,...

Health

‘I didn’t know how much I struggled with my autism at school’

Yesterday at 20:29 PM, via BBC News

Rapper Professor Green, real name Stephen Manderson, has long been open about his mental health difficulties and has joined up with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy which reports seven in 10 men don’t seek support until they hit crisis point.

Health

What is the Andes Strain of Hantavirus?

Yesterday at 18:53 PM, via BBC News

The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in two passengers who were taken to South Africa, according to the country’s health minister