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Two Oceans sets date for 2026 Trail Run

Today at 13:31 PM, via SowetanLIVE

The Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run returns on April 10, 2026, giving runners the choice between two distances: 16km and 24km.

South Africa

eThekwini launches climate change forum to drive urgent action and resilience

Today at 13:22 PM, via SAnews

eThekwini launches climate change forum to drive urgent action and resilience

In a bold step to combat the escalating impacts of climate change, the eThekwini Municipality has officially launched the Municipal Forum for Climate Change at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC).

The Forum is designed as a multi-stakeholder platform to drive the implementation of...

South Africa

Accelerating the rollout of free Wi-Fi

Today at 12:25 PM, via SAnews

Accelerating the rollout of free Wi-Fi

The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has emphasised the importance of ensuring that all South Africans have access to reliable internet connectivity.

“Connectivity cannot be static. Whether at home, at work or in transit, South Africans need reliable access to stay part of the digital economy,” the...

Business

Good news for chocolate lovers in South Africa

Today at 13:30 PM, via BusinessTech

South African chocolate lovers have reason to feel optimistic heading into the festive season, with global cocoa prices finally easing after two years of volatility.

Sport

SA Rugby drop hint about Rassie’s successor

Today at 13:01 PM, via The South African

SA Rugby have locked in the services of Rassie Erasmus until 2031, but that hasn’t stopped them from considering a succession plan.

Education

Nigeria: Amir Fund Revives Prize-Giving Tradition in School

Today at 12:40 PM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] The AMIR Fund has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta, Ogun State, formally reviving its long-standing prize-giving tradition and expanding the fund’s impact in education.

Education

Rwanda: Inside Kigali Schools’ Fall From Grace

Today at 12:35 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] Over half of Kigali’s O-Level students failed national exams this year, raising alarm among educators. Stakeholders from across the city therefore convened in Gasabo District on Wednesday, December 10, to discuss the underperformance of a number of primary and secondary schools.

Science/Tech

Tipping Crisis? Tappy’s Wearable Tech Goes Cashless

Today at 13:44 PM, via Tech Financials

South African fintech startup Tappy is launching a digital payments revolution from the ground up, targeting the millions of service workers left behind by the cashless shift. With 50,000 devices already distributed, its low-cost wearable platform enables instant tips and payments without the need for cards, apps, or even a bank account, beginning its national […]

Science/Tech

Vodacom launches VNN

Today at 13:24 PM, via MyBroadband

Vodacom’s Value News Network releases short-form videos on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

Health

How Long Should You Take Antidepressants?

Today at 12:01 PM, via New York Times

Clinical guidelines are vague, so we asked psychiatrists what to consider when deciding whether to continue taking these medications.