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South Africa

From 1994 to 2026: Hard-won gains and the long road to economic justice

Today at 19:07 PM, via SAnews

From 1994 to 2026: Hard-won gains and the long road to economic justice

By Kenny Morolong

South Africa in 2026 is a far cry from the country before 1994.  Things such as human rights for all which now stand as one of the pillars of our democracy were unheard of for the majority. The apartheid state systematically worked to deprive black people, and enforced laws to maintain the...

World

News24 | Iran says US must drop ‘excessive demands’ in nuclear negotiations

Today at 20:07 PM, via News24

The United States must drop its “excessive demands” in nuclear talks with Iran to achieve a successful outcome, the Iranian foreign minister has said, as the US embassy in Jerusalem granted permission to nonemergency staff members to leave Israel amid fears of a regional war.

Sport

‘Breath of fresh air’ Lindsay backed for NI job

Today at 19:23 PM, via BBC News

Northern Ireland midfielder Nadene Caldwell backs Kris Lindsay to take the manager’s job permanently after impressing players in camp before their opening two World Cup qualifiers

Sport

Marathe stands down as Rangers vice-chair

Today at 19:00 PM, via BBC News

Paraag Marathe is standing as Rangers’ vice-chair, while fellow director Gene Schneur is doing the same because of multi-club ownership rules.

Sport

Wales ‘grateful’ to have Fishlock on board

Today at 18:40 PM, via BBC News

Carrie Jones says Wales’ players are grateful to have Jess Fishlock in the dressing room as they head into their Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign.

Education

Uganda: Parents Urged to Take Charge of UPE Success, Kaducu Tells Mukono Stakeholders

Today at 20:01 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] The State Minister for Primary Education, Joyce Moriku Kaducu, has urged parents to play a more deliberate and active role in supporting their children’s education, cautioning that the long-term success of Universal Primary Education (UPE) hinges on effective collaboration between families, schools, and government.

Education

Ghana: 40 Graduate From National Sports College As Player Agents

Today at 19:50 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The National Sports College (NSC) in Winneba has successfully held its maiden Player Agent Training Certificate Programme from February 20-22, marking a significant milestone in sports education.

Education

Rwanda: Ntare Louisenlund School Opens Its Doors for Discovery Day 2026

Today at 19:41 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] Ntare Louisenlund School has announced that it will host its annual Discovery Day on March 15, 2026 at its campus in Nyamata Sector, Bugesera District, inviting families, prospective students, and all interested members of the public to explore the school and learn more about its academic programmes and vibrant student life.

Entertainment

Junior Boks secure double win over Georgia U20s

Today at 20:23 PM, via The Citizen

Coach Kevin Foote said his team made the most of their opportunities despite conceding many penalties and seeing two players sin-binned.

Science/Tech

Nasa announces Artemis III mission no longer aims to send humans to moon

Today at 20:16 PM, via The Guardian

Plans to return humans to the moon will come in later mission as agency grapples with delays and glitches

Nasa announced on Friday radical changes to its delayed Artemis III mission to land humans back on the moon, as the US space agency grapples with technical glitches and criticism that it is trying to do too much too soon.

The abrupt shift in strategy was laid out by the space agency’s...

Science/Tech

A Chinese Official’s Use of ChatGPT Accidentally Revealed a Global Intimidation Operation

Today at 20:03 PM, via Slashdot

A sprawling Chinese influence operation — accidentally revealed by a Chinese law enforcement official’s use of ChatGPT — focused on intimidating Chinese dissidents abroad, including by impersonating US immigration officials, according to a new report from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. From a report: The Chinese law enforcement official used ChatGPT like a diary to document the alleged covert campaign...