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South Africa

KZN Premier calls for unity and moral renewal

Today at 12:05 PM, via SAnews

KZN Premier calls for unity and moral renewal

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the importance of collective prayer as a unifying force capable of healing communities and inspiring renewed commitment to peace, compassion and responsible citizenship.

Ntuli made the remarks during the Annual KZN Provincial Prayer, held at the Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Sports...

World

Moment of gas explosion at China coal mine

Today at 12:20 PM, via BBC News

At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, officials say.

World

U.S.-Iran peace deal emerging, while war threats still loom

Today at 12:16 PM, via NPR

President Trump and other administration officials are tempering expectations raised of an imminent agreement to end the war in Iran while Iranian officials have signaled there are still disagreements on key issues.

Africa

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Friday at 12:43 PM, via BBC News

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in “many people’s eyes” despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Business

R17.2 billion ‘gift’ to South Africa is ending

Today at 12:00 PM, via BusinessTech

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has said the government’s costly intervention to shield South Africans from soaring fuel prices is coming to an end.

Business

Petrol price joy turns to heartbreak in South Africa

Today at 11:00 AM, via BusinessTech

Following a large swing in diesel prices in South Africa, petrol prices have now also moved into an over-recovery—but drivers can still expect a hike at the pumps next week.

Education

Rwanda: When the Teachers Fail the Test – the Crisis of Western Human Rights Credibility

Today at 12:11 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] For decades, Western governments and institutions have presented themselves as the guardians of the international human rights order. They have monitored elections, issued reports, imposed sanctions, funded advocacy organisations, and regularly lectured other nations on democracy, governance, and human dignity. Whether in Africa, Asia, Latin America, or Eastern Europe, the message...

Education

Kenya: Five Kenyan Universities Eye EU Academic Corridor Under Romania Pact

Today at 09:01 AM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25-Kenyan universities are set to deepen academic links with Europe through a planned partnership with Romania’s Danubius International University that will establish what organizers describe as East Africa’s first structured Kenya-Romania European Union academic corridor.

Education

‘Massive’ child abuse scandal in France as school staff investigated for violence and sexual assault

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Paris police looking into more than 100 allegations of mistreatment by ‘monitors’ after parents’ groups said they had fought for years to be taken seriously

France is facing a child abuse scandal as ‘monitors’ at dozens of state nursery and primary schools are investigated for violence, sexual assault and rape.

Paris police are examining more than 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical...

Science/Tech

Altron walked away from multiple M&A deals

Today at 12:26 PM, via TechCentral

Altron walked away from multiple deals before declaring a R500-million special dividend, according to CEO Werner Kapp.

Health

How Profit-Seeking Autism Clinics Can Harm Kids

Saturday at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

Profit motives are shaping the care inside an expanding autism therapy industry, creating conditions that can harm some children. Our health reporter Sarah Kliff explains her new investigation, co-authored with Margot Sanger-Katz.