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Africa

Defunct Malawian Bank seeks $552m compensation

Today at 12:45 PM, via Mail & Guardian

A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Politics

MK Party axes Nhlamulo Ndhlela as spokesperson and MP

Today at 12:40 PM, via Mail & Guardian

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has axed Nhlamulo Ndhlela as its national spokesperson and MP with immediate effect, appointing the former editor of ‘The Star’, Sifiso Mahlangu, as his replacement

Sport

MVP bans Shields after Baumgardner altercation

Today at 15:02 PM, via BBC News

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) bans Claressa Shields from all future events following a physical altercation with Alycia Baumgardner on Saturday.

Sport

Rangers hope World Cup cash will pay for better VAR

Today at 14:58 PM, via BBC News

Rangers hope money being made by Scotland at the World Cup can go towards improving video assistant referees (VAR), and officiating standards in general, in the domestic game.

Education

Nigeria: Students Begin Robotics Training in Abuja

Today at 15:26 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] A women group, the Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has launched the 2026 edition of the RoboGirls with Their Ally Boys Training and Competition in Abuja.

Education

Liberia: Liberia’s 1st Student-Led Chemistry Symposium Draws Over 750

Today at 14:25 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] More than 750 high school students from across Liberia gathered in Gbarnga, Bong County over the weekend for what educators are calling a groundbreaking moment in the country’s science education journey — Liberia’s first-ever student-led Chemistry Symposium.

Science/Tech

Setback for Vodacom in Kenya

Today at 14:29 PM, via TechCentral

Kenya’s high court has blocked the 15% Safaricom stake sale to Vodacom, pending a constitutional challenge.