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South Africa

Carving out a better future for SA’s youth

Today at 09:51 AM, via SAnews

Carving out a better future for SA’s youth

As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela says the task ahead is clear: to create opportunities for the country’s youth through education, skills development and pathways into employment.“For millions of young people, access...

Africa

Ethiopia’s Tsegay handed four-month doping ban

Friday at 15:46 PM, via BBC News

Former two-time world champion Gudaf Tsegay is banned for four months after admitting the presence of a prohibited substance in an out-of-competition test.

Sport

Cauley wins Canadian Open to complete comeback

Today at 09:06 AM, via BBC News

Bud Cauley wins the Canadian Open to capture his first PGA Tour title and complete a remarkable comeback eight years after his career was derailed by a car accident.

Education

South Africa: Nsfas, Siu Welcome Ruling On Student Funding Payment Contracts

Today at 08:59 AM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have welcomed a judgment by the Western Cape High Court declaring procurement processes and service agreements related to the student funding payment system unlawful and invalid.

Education

Rwanda: Inside Mechanism to Produce More Female Science Teachers

Today at 08:20 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] Persistent gender disparities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education at upper secondary level continue to hinder efforts to increase the number of women pursuing science teaching careers, according to the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB).

Lifestyle

Helen Zille tries her hand at DJing [video]

Yesterday at 23:33 PM, via The South African

From snorkeling in pot holes, to spinning the decks: Here’s what Helen Zille has been getting up to during her mayoral campaign.

Science/Tech

How Vodacom Is “Telco-Fying” Healthcare

Today at 09:07 AM, via Tech Financials

Telecommunications companies (telcos) are strategically diversifying into healthcare by leveraging their existing assets—network infrastructure, customer bases, and billing systems—to bridge gaps in access, especially for underserved populations. They are moving beyond traditional connectivity roles to become digital health service providers. For telcos with advanced 5G networks, the...

Science/Tech

IT Workers Are Now Struggling to Find Work, as ‘Picky’ Companies Demand AI Skills

Today at 09:04 AM, via Slashdot

“Battered by years of mass layoffs, California tech workers were hoping the job market would rebound this year,” reports the Los Angeles Times. “But things are getting worse.”The class divide is widening in Silicon Valley as a tiny group of employees is landing unprecedented packages for AI skills, while many others struggle to find work. The have-nots are doing everything that used to...