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South Africa

President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Former Botswana President Festus Mogae

Today at 14:01 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Former Botswana President Festus Mogae

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Botswana following the passing of former President Festus Gontebanye Mogae at the age of 86.

On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa also conveyed his sympathies to...

South Africa

Two senior cops in court for charges of criminal misconduct

Today at 13:23 PM, via SAnews

Two senior cops in court for charges of criminal misconduct

Two senior police officers and a businessman have appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on charges related to contravening the Precious Metals Act and defeating or obstructing the course of justice.

The accused in the case include Head of Counter-Intelligence in the South African Police Service Crime Intelligence...

Business

CTU partners with LLPA to bring global AI Festival to South Africa

Today at 14:29 PM, via BusinessTech

To help South African businesses move beyond AI hype and into real‑world execution, CTU Training Solutions is bringing the global AI Festival to the local market in partnership with the Leading Learning Partners Association (LLPA).

Education

South Africa: All Western Cape Schools Shut as Storm Intensifies

Today at 14:22 PM, via AllAfrica

[allAfrica] Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier announced on Monday afternoon that every school in the province would be closed on Tuesday, 12 May, as the severe weather battering the region showed no sign of letting up.

Education

Nigeria: FG Cracks Down On Illegal Admissions, Retains 16-Year Entry Age for Varsities

Today at 13:55 PM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] The Federal Government has declared war on illegal admissions into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, warning universities, polytechnics and colleges of education that any admission conducted outside the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, would be treated as unlawful and attract stiff sanctions, including possible suspension of...

Education

Ghana: Youth Education, Skills Development, and Mentorship Are Imperative for Ghana’s Economic Future

Today at 13:51 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana stands at a demographic crossroads. With more than one third of the population under the age of 15 and a youth unemployment rate of around 12.1 per cent, the country’s long-term stability depends on how effectively it prepares its young people for the future of work. Across Africa, the challenge is even more pronounced: one in three young people is unemployed or...

Science/Tech

Disney+ Drops Trailer And Key Art For “Deli Boys” Season Two

Today at 14:13 PM, via Tech Financials

Disney+ debuted the official trailer and key art for season two of the Original comedy series “Deli Boys,” premiering on Thursday, 28 May with all 6 episodes, exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. Turns out inheriting a criminal empire was the easy part… and more money really does mean more problems. This season on “Deli Boys,” the Dars are drowning in dirty cash […]

Health

Newcastle’s Burn on mental health and importance of asking for help

Today at 11:50 AM, via BBC News

Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city’s Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other.Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to “check in”.