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VIDEO: Watch – Epstein records detail South Africa links

Today at 21:16 PM, via Daily Maverick

US Justice Department records detail Jeffrey Epstein’s links to South Africa, including references to business contacts and efforts to recruit South Africans staff and models. There is no indication that the business figures named were involved in wrongdoing. The files place South Africa within Epstein’s broader international network. Daily Maverick senior journalist Rebecca Davis explains.

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Netanyahu says US deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear infrastructure

Today at 21:13 PM, via Daily Maverick

JERUSALEM, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he told U.S. President Donald Trump last week that any U.S. deal with Iran must include the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, not just stopping the enrichment process.

South Africa

PwC Survey Finds Africa’s CEOs Cautious on Innovation Despite Strong AI Ambitions

Today at 20:16 PM, via iAfrica

Only 13% of chief executives in Africa are willing to tolerate high risk in innovation projects, even as 55% say innovation is critical to their business strategy, according to a new survey by PwC. The findings highlight a widening gap between ambition and execution among business leaders across the continent. PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey, […]

South Africa

Eastern Cape Broadcasters See Responsible AI as Tool for Radio Growth

Today at 20:13 PM, via iAfrica

Radio broadcasters in South Africa’s Eastern Cape say the responsible use of artificial intelligence could help grow audiences and make radio content more appealing, particularly to younger listeners. Their views come as broadcasters around the world mark World Radio Day. This year’s theme, “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a Tool, not a Voice,” highlights […]

Africa

Africa Cup of Nations 2027 set for June-July slot

Friday at 17:18 PM, via BBC News

Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are “totally unfounded”, says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

Education

Senegal: Senegal University Suspends Student Associations Following Deadly Clashes

Today at 17:19 PM, via AllAfrica

[RFI] Senegal’s largest university has suspended student associations after violent demonstrations over unpaid grants led to the death of a student. The victim’s family has called on the judiciary to clarify the circumstances of his death after an autopsy report circulating on social media showed multiple traumas.

Education

We owe it to every victim of Jeffrey Epstein to better protect British women and girls. And we will | Jess Phillips

Today at 17:00 PM, via The Guardian

I am furious that women and children have to endure a crisis like this for progress to become politically possible. But I will seize this moment

Jess Phillips MP is parliamentary under-secretary of state for safeguarding and violence against women and girls

Jess Phillips calls for Epstein files to be catalyst for long-term legislative change

It always takes a calamity – a dreadful murder that...

Education

I fear that Labour’s special needs revolution will instead be a catastrophic letdown | John Harris

Today at 15:03 PM, via The Guardian

Refocusing provision into schools is, apparently, all about ‘inclusion’. It doesn’t take much to see the real reasons – and the impact on children and parents

Where is this government heading, and who is now in charge? Keir Starmer looks even weaker than he did a week ago, uncoupled from the aides who wrote his scripts and picked his fights, and only still in his job because the cabinet and...

Science/Tech

‘Babylon 5’ Episodes Start Appearing (Free) on YouTube

Today at 21:34 PM, via Slashdot

Cord Cutters News reports:In a move that has delighted fans of classic science fiction, Warner Bros. Discovery has begun uploading full episodes of the iconic series Babylon 5 to YouTube, providing free access to the show just as it departs from the ad-supported streaming platform Tubi… Viewers noticed notifications on Tubi indicating that all five seasons would no longer be available after...

Science/Tech

DNA Mutations Discovered In the Children of Chernobyl Workers

Today at 20:34 PM, via Slashdot

Researchers performed genome sequencing scans on 130 people whose fathers were Chernobyl cleanup workers. Comparing the scans to control groups, they found evidence for the first time for “a transgenerational effect” from the father’s prolonged exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation. ScienceAlert reports:Rather than picking out new DNA mutations in the next generation, they looked for what...

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Oldest Active Linux Distro Slackware Finally Releases Version 15.0

Today at 19:34 PM, via Slashdot

Created in 1993, Slackware is considered the oldest Linux distro that’s still actively maintained. And more than three decades later… there’s a new release! (And there’s also a Slackware Live Edition that can run from a DVD or USB stick…). Slackware’s latest version was released way back in 2016, notes the blog It’s FOSS:The major highlight of Slackware 15 is the addition of the latest Linux...