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South Africa

Steenhuisen calls for urgent resolution to secure sugar mills

Today at 13:13 PM, via SAnews

Steenhuisen calls for urgent resolution to secure sugar mills

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has raised serious concern over the escalating crisis facing the sugar industry following the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett.

Steenhuisen said urgent intervention is needed to secure the operation of key sugar mills ahead of the April crushing season.

According to the Department of...

Business

New legal challenge launched against Ramaphosa and the NHI

Today at 13:23 PM, via BusinessTech

Another legal case has been launched against the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, directly challenging the constitutionality of the NHI Act, seeking to have it declared invalid.

Education

Tanzania: 400 Classrooms Planned to Ease Congestion

Today at 13:23 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily News] Zanzibar — THE Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar has launched a major education infrastructure programme to construct more than 400 classrooms across Unguja and Pemba, aimed at easing congestion and improving learning conditions in schools.

Education

Nigeria: Unilag Law Students Excel in Mock Court

Today at 13:07 PM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] The Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, last Thursday, hosted a landmark mock court sitting, bringing students, legal mentors, and retired Judges together in a practical demonstration of advocacy skills. The event, sponsored by alumnus, Mike Igbokwe, SAN, saw law students take on the roles of prosecution and defence Counsel, while retired Justice Toyin Taiwo presided as the sitting...

Education

Liberia: WAEC’s Digital Certificate Implementation Kicks Off

Today at 12:53 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA — The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has unveiled its much-anticipated WAEC Digital Certificate Services System (WAEC DigiCert) across all its member countries, a move aimed at strengthening modernity and enhancing easy access.

Lifestyle

The splendour of The Bothongo WonderCave

Today at 13:41 PM, via The South African

The Bothongo WonderCave is situated within the Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve in the Cradle of Humankind.

Science/Tech

Pocket Studio Discipline: Shooting Product Videos on a Phone That Look Premium

Today at 14:04 PM, via Tech Financials

A “small studio look” used to mean a camera body, a couple of lights, and a table that slowly became a permanent set in someone’s apartment. In 2026, a phone can get surprisingly close, as long as the shoot is treated like a tiny production instead of a quick clip. The difference rarely comes from […]

Science/Tech

The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2026)

Today at 14:00 PM, via Wired

A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Unlike some smartwatches, a ring doesn’t need to be charged every day.

Motoring

Former RAF CEO paid R9.8 million in South Africa

Today at 14:00 PM, via TopAuto

Former Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo was paid nearly R10 million in 2025 amid investigations into mismanagement at the petrol tax-funded entity.