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Molineux fit to lead Australia at women’s T20 World Cup

Today at 15:24 PM, via SowetanLIVE

All-rounder Sophie Molineux has been declared fit to lead Australia in the women’s Twenty20 World Cup in England after struggling with a back injury, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.

South Africa

Google and SpaceX in Talks to Launch Orbital Data Centres as Space-Based AI Compute Race Heats Up

Today at 15:38 PM, via iAfrica

Google and SpaceX are in talks to launch orbital data centres in space, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar with the matter — the latest sign that major AI players are exploring space as a possible frontier for next-generation compute infrastructure. The potential deal comes as SpaceX prepares for a $1.75 […]

South Africa

South African Manufacturer Lesco Brings AI to the Factory Floor Without Cutting Jobs for Differently Abled Workers

Today at 15:33 PM, via iAfrica

A third-generation South African electrical products manufacturer is rolling out AI and semi-robotic production lines while protecting every permanent role and every position held by a differently abled employee — challenging the global narrative that AI-driven manufacturing automation must lead to job losses. Lesco, a local producer of electrical and consumer products, recently launched...

South Africa

Public Works targets infrastructure reform with R7.8 billion budget

Today at 15:28 PM, via SAnews

Public Works targets infrastructure reform with R7.8 billion budget

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure will receive an allocation of R7.8 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with medium-term funding totalling R24.6 billion, as government intensifies efforts to reform infrastructure delivery, improve asset management and unlock investment through public property...

Business

Dark clouds gather over South Africa

Today at 15:00 PM, via BusinessTech

The latest employment data paints a bleak picture for South African businesses in the first quarter of the year, with economists warning that things are likely to get worse.

Sport

Confident Swiatek rediscovers ruthless best in Rome

Today at 15:13 PM, via BBC News

Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek produces another statement win to reach the Rome semi-finals – and is finding her form just in time for Roland Garros.

Sport

Ulster centre McCloskey out ‘for a number of weeks’

Today at 14:59 PM, via BBC News

Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey will miss the European Challenge Cup final with Montpellier after it was confirmed a hamstring injury is expected to rule him out “for a number of weeks”.

Sport

McKibbin has no LIV regrets despite funding shock

Today at 14:50 PM, via BBC News

Tom McKibbin insists he has “no regrets” about joining LIV Golf even as the tour faces major financial uncertainty following the announcement that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will withdraw its funding at the end of the year.

Education

Nigeria: Minister Alausa – Little Learning Is Dangerous

Today at 15:14 PM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] In my second year at the University of Ife in 1979, two students from the Federal Government College, Kano joined the Faculty of Arts. Awam Ampah and Funso Alabi fitted in perfectly.

Education

Nigeria: Why We Scrapped Utme for Some Courses – Alausa

Today at 13:46 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has explained that the federal government’s decision to exempt some courses from the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) was driven by data showing declining enrolment in Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and Agriculture-related programmes across the country.

Science/Tech

In crypto, trust is the new currency

Today at 15:04 PM, via TechCentral

Binance South Africa’s Sam Mkhize on how compliance is reshaping Africa’s crypto ecosystem.

Science/Tech

Cash Felber Charges to Maiden British F4 Podium at Brands Hatch

Today at 14:10 PM, via Tech Financials

DAVENTRY, UK  – Cash Felber took on a starring role at Brands Hatch this past weekend (9-10 May) as the American teenager claimed a first-ever podium finish in the Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA. In just his second meeting competing in Britain’s Formula 4 category, Cash delivered a sublime drive in the weekend’s […]