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South Africa

DPWI reforms aimed at better life for all

Today at 15:42 PM, via SAnews

DPWI reforms aimed at better life for all

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says his department is taking the public into its confidence as wrongdoing is investigated while also strengthening accountability, protecting public money and ensuring that it works for all South Africans.“In the Budget Vote I will deliver this afternoon, I will speak about the...

Africa

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Today at 10:53 AM, via BBC News

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Sport

Referee Omar Artan returns to Somalia

Today at 16:40 PM, via BBC News

Referee Omar Artan arrives back in Somalia after being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup because of his “association with suspected members of terror organisations”.

Sport

USA not totally reliant on Pulisic – Balboa

Today at 16:29 PM, via BBC News

Former United States defender Marcelo Balboa says his country are not totally reliant on AC Milan star Christian Pulisic as the co-hosts prepare for their opening game of the World Cup.

Education

Liberia: Margibi University Charts Expansion Path Amid Funding Gaps

Today at 16:44 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] The relatively young Margibi University is positioning itself for long-term academic growth and institutional transformation, even as it grapples with persistent financial constraints that continue to limit its operational capacity.

Education

Nigeria: Stransact Introduces Honours Roll for Exceptional Students

Today at 16:34 PM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] Stransact Chartered Accountants, part of RSM International, a global network, has launched the Stransact Honours Roll – an initiative to recognise and reward outstanding final-year students across Nigeria’s top-ranked universities.

Education

Nigeria: Sanlamallianz Nigeria Celebrates Education Policyholders

Today at 16:34 PM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] SanlamAllianz Nigeria, comprising SanlamAllianz Life Insurance and SanlamAllianz General Insurance, said it successfully hosted the third edition of its annual Children’s Day Funfair at Garden City Amusement Park, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Entertainment

Comrades Marathon: By the numbers

Today at 16:35 PM, via The Citizen

All the numbers, from starting groups and cut-off points to pockets of oranges and cardboard bins.

Science/Tech

Air Canada Pilot Flew Over 900 Flights With Fake Captain’s Licence For Nearly 17 Years

Today at 16:38 PM, via Tech Financials

Ottawa- In a case that authorities have compared to a movie script, a former Air Canada captain stands accused of commanding hundreds of commercial flights carrying tens of thousands of passengers without the required captain’s license for almost two decades. Fifty-nine-year-old Geoffrey Wall, of Barrie, Ontario, was arrested on June 1, 2026, as part of […]

Science/Tech

South Africa’s AI Transformation Will Be Powered by Ecosystems, Not Individual Companies

Today at 15:51 PM, via Tech Financials

Salesforce, customers, and partners accelerate AI adoption, customer transformation, and skills development across South Africa As businesses across South Africa look to grow revenue, improve productivity, and unlock the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, one message emerged with clarity from Agentforce World Tour Johannesburg: no organisation transforms alone. Held on 3 June...

Health

Author on benefits of investing in children’s mental health

Today at 10:23 AM, via BBC News

Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.