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South Africa

Hindus celebrate Diwali

Today at 10:58 AM, via SABC News

Hindus around the country will celebrate the Festival of Lights or Diwali on Monday.

World

Australian prime minister to visit the White House Monday

Today at 11:02 AM, via NPR

NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Indo-Pacific security expert Michael Fullilove about US-Australian relations ahead of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to the White House Monday.

Business

How employers can turn women’s savings into retirement security

Today at 12:49 PM, via BusinessTech

New research by Old Mutual Corporate of nearly 500,000 umbrella-fund members shows a clear mid-career inflection: from around age 40, women’s savings trajectories begin to slow not because they save or manage credit worse, but because they continue to earn on average 15% less than men.

Sport

Sri Lanka’s Gunaratne trapped lbw first ball

Today at 12:01 PM, via BBC News

Sri Lanka’s Vishmi Gunaratne is trapped lbw by Bangladesh’s Marufa Akter on the first ball of their match in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Education

Tanzania: Out Launches Labs to Boost Stem Education

Today at 12:43 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily News] Njombe — THE Open University of Tanzania (OUT) has launched modern science laboratories in Njombe Region, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education for youth across the country.

Education

‘It’s a bit clandestine, a bit punk’: the guerrilla scheme letting skint artists mass-share gallery membership cards

Today at 12:20 PM, via The Guardian

Now 600 strong, the Artist Membership Project is helping young artists see exhibitions while dodging hefty entry fees at top British institutions. We meet the founder of the scheme

On a railing, not far from Tate Modern, is a lockbox. Enter a code and inside is a membership card to the museum, enabling free access to its temporary exhibitions. You get your ticket, you return the card.

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Science/Tech

Vodacom Pumps R660m Into Gauteng Network For 4G/5G Surge

Today at 12:41 PM, via Tech Financials

A massive R660-million infrastructure investment is set to transform connectivity across Southern Gauteng, with Vodacom launching new sites and expanding its 5G footprint to bridge the digital divide. Vodacom Southern Gauteng is reinforcing its commitment to the region with a massive financial injection of over R660 million this financial year. The investment is strategically targeted […]

Science/Tech

Zohran Mamdani, the Internet’s Mayor

Today at 12:30 PM, via Wired

Mere months ago, New York’s mayoral front-runner was polling right next to “Someone Else.” He spoke to WIRED about building a social media machine, Big Tech capitulation, and learning from Eric Adams.

Health

The Interview

Today at 01:30 AM, via BBC News

Katty Kay speaks to Dr Vivek Murthy about how to tackle the challenge posed by loneliness