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Lenacapavir: A game-changer in South Africa’s HIV prevention strategy

Today at 12:09 PM, via SAnews

Lenacapavir: A game-changer in South Africa’s HIV prevention strategy

By William Baloyi 

When President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending all foreign aid to South Africa, in January this year, we immediately set about finding solutions. Among the most pressing was to ensure that our life saving HIV and AIDS programme continued to function.

 

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South Africa

KZN MEC Urges AI Safeguards for Artists at G20 Culture Working Group Meeting

Today at 11:06 AM, via iAfrica

As the world accelerates into the digital age, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, has called for stronger protections for artists’ intellectual property and moral rights amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation. Speaking at the fourth G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting in Zimbali, KwaZulu-Natal, on Monday, […]

Africa

Holders Nigeria lead qualifiers for 2026 Wafcon

Today at 11:30 AM, via BBC News

Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year’s tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debut.

Sport

Wiegman ‘not very positive’ about Agyemang injury

Today at 12:24 PM, via BBC News

England manager Sarina Wiegman says she is “not very positive” about Michelle Agyemang’s injury after the forward was carried off on a stretcher during their friendly win against Australia.

Education

Facing Crisis, Talladega College Sells Its Art Treasures

Today at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

An H.B.C.U.’s remarkable Hale Woodruff murals commemorating Black history have been bought by an art museum and two foundations. But the college says it is not completely letting go.

Education

What College Students Are Worried About Right Now

Today at 11:01 AM, via New York Times

As political battles upend college campuses, we asked dozens of students what is on their minds as they plan for the future. Politics was only part of it.

Education

A.I. Threatens Our Ability to Understand the World

Today at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

Artificial intelligence threatens students’ most basic skills. If they lose their ability to understand what they read, will they lose their ability to think?

Science/Tech

FirstRand Buys StanChart Zambia In Major Scale Push

Today at 12:23 PM, via Tech Financials

In a major strategic move to dominate the Zambian financial sector, FirstRand has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the wealth and retail banking business of Standard Chartered Bank Zambia PLC. This landmark deal is a direct execution of FirstRand’s plan to aggressively scale its broader Africa portfolio. The acquisition will see FNB Zambia, which […]