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FINANCIAL PRUDENCE: IMF urges strict debt caps after SA opts for flexible fiscal rules

Today at 20:02 PM, via Daily Maverick

The IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department released a report on Thursday saying South Africa needs a clearer plan to manage its debt. It said this plan should be supported by firm Budget rules, such as limits on how fast spending can grow and targets for improving the Budget balance until debt starts to fall.

Africa

One house, two faiths, one fasting season

Today at 14:40 PM, via BBC News

Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Education

Uganda: Kabubbu Children Make History As 15 Young Authors Are Unveiled

Today at 19:52 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] Kabubbu was filled with pride and celebration on February 28, when the Kabubbu Development Project (KDP) unveiled 15 young, published authors; eight from Kabubbu Community Primary School and seven from Trust High School, marking the culmination of a year of writing, mentorship, and publishing.

Education

Ghana: GCTU Intensifies Forensic Audit Training With Modern Software

Today at 19:35 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) has organised a specialised Forensic Audit Training Programme for the MSc Forensic Accounting students to strengthen their practical skills in detecting and investigating financial crimes in this digital era.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 12 March 2026

Today at 18:30 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

Anthropic’s Claude AI Can Respond With Charts, Diagrams, and Other Visualschat

Today at 20:00 PM, via Slashdot

Anthropic updated Claude so it can automatically generate charts, diagrams, and other interactive visualizations directly inside conversations, rather than only in a side panel. The new visualizations are rolling out now to all users. The Verge reports: As an example, Anthropic says a conversation about the periodic table could lead Claude to generate a visualization of it, featuring...

Science/Tech

Google Maps Gets Its Biggest Navigation Redesign In a Decade, Plus More AI

Today at 19:00 PM, via Slashdot

Google Maps is rolling out its biggest update in more than a decade, introducing a Gemini-powered chatbot and a new “Immersive Navigation” interface. “Ask Maps” lets users plan trips, ask questions, and refine travel suggestions conversationally within the app. “The new chatbot will be accessible via a button up near the search bar,” notes Ars Technica. “You can ask it anything you’re likely to...