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How German style of play helped Okon adjust quickly

Today at 10:44 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Having gained valuable experience at Hannover 96 in the German Bundesliga 2, Bafana Bafana defender Ime Okon wants to translate that to the national team by helping them against Panama in their back-to-back friendly matches.

Africa

Nigerian heritage key to my success – Itauma

Yesterday at 17:34 PM, via BBC News

Moses Itauma, one of heavyweight boxing’s brightest prospects, says he found the answers to questions about his identity on a trip to his father’s village in Nigeria.

Business

OUTsurance celebrates 28 years of client-centred innovation

Today at 10:55 AM, via BusinessTech

For nearly three decades, OUTsurance has grown from a challenger brand into a household name, trusted by millions for quality cover, fair treatment, and service that shows up when it matters most.

Business

Social grant changes for South Africa next week

Today at 10:48 AM, via BusinessTech

The Department of Social Development has gazetted the increases to South Africa’s social grant regime, which will come into effect next Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

Education

What Went Wrong at LaGuardia?

Today at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

The investigation into the crash that killed two pilots will include an examination of the black boxes.

Education

Liberia: Keep Liberia Hosts High-Level Forum On Girls’ Education, Systemic Change

Today at 10:30 AM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] At the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), the Kids’ Educational Engagement Project (KEEP Liberia) hosted a high-level dialogue that underscored the vital role of community-rooted organizations in shaping policy, strengthening systems, and advancing girls’ education across Liberia.

Science/Tech

ICE Is Paying the Salaries of This Town’s Entire Police Force

Today at 11:00 AM, via Wired

Under a Homeland Security program, police departments around the US are signing up to assist in immigration enforcement. The cops of Carroll, New Hampshire, are going all in—and they’re likely not alone.

Science/Tech

Extra 11 minutes’ sleep each night can reduce heart attack risk, study finds

Today at 10:40 AM, via The Guardian

Researchers detail ‘surprisingly large’ cardiovascular health benefits of modest shifts in behaviour

Sleeping for 11 minutes more each night, doing 4.5 additional minutes of brisk walking and eating an extra 50g or so of vegetables each day can significantly reduce a person’s risk of heart attack, a new study has found.

Academics found these small changes could help people avoid major...

Motoring

Good news about oil prices

Today at 07:46 AM, via TopAuto

Oil prices have shown signs of recovery despite the ongoing Middle East tensions.

Motoring

Good news about petrol prices

Today at 07:46 AM, via TopAuto

Petrol prices have shown signs of recovery despite the ongoing Middle East tensions.