Free State aunt jailed for nephew’s murder and farm attack
The aunt’s partner and accomplice was fatally wounded while trying to evade arrest.
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Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans
It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon.
Junior Boks secure double win over Georgia U20s
Coach Kevin Foote said his team made the most of their opportunities despite conceding many penalties and seeing two players sin-binned.
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Nasa announces Artemis III mission no longer aims to send humans to moon
Plans to return humans to the moon will come in later mission as agency grapples with delays and glitches
Nasa announced on Friday radical changes to its delayed Artemis III mission to land humans back on the moon, as the US space agency grapples with technical glitches and criticism that it is trying to do too much too soon.
The abrupt shift in strategy was laid out by the space agency’s...
News24 | Iran says US must drop ‘excessive demands’ in nuclear negotiations
The United States must drop its “excessive demands” in nuclear talks with Iran to achieve a successful outcome, the Iranian foreign minister has said, as the US embassy in Jerusalem granted permission to nonemergency staff members to leave Israel amid fears of a regional war.
A Chinese Official’s Use of ChatGPT Accidentally Revealed a Global Intimidation Operation
A sprawling Chinese influence operation — accidentally revealed by a Chinese law enforcement official’s use of ChatGPT — focused on intimidating Chinese dissidents abroad, including by impersonating US immigration officials, according to a new report from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. From a report: The Chinese law enforcement official used ChatGPT like a diary to document the alleged covert campaign...
Uganda: Parents Urged to Take Charge of UPE Success, Kaducu Tells Mukono Stakeholders
[Nile Post] The State Minister for Primary Education, Joyce Moriku Kaducu, has urged parents to play a more deliberate and active role in supporting their children’s education, cautioning that the long-term success of Universal Primary Education (UPE) hinges on effective collaboration between families, schools, and government.
Uganda: Kitagwenda Learners Struggle As Shs2.6bn Kanara Seed School Project Remains Stalled
[Nile Post] Learners and teachers at Kanara Seed Secondary School in Kanaara Sub-county, Kitagwenda District, are grappling with difficult learning conditions following prolonged delays in the completion of a Shs2.6 billion school construction project.
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Heavy police presence in Atlantis after teen killed at school
Two other children also sustained injuries, the 14-year-old’s body was found on the school premises
Free State man sentenced to 18 years for raping younger sister
The victim was raped by her brother at night while was sleeping.
The Guardian view on Trump’s war on science: Europe should pick up talent fleeing the US | Editorial
The president’s cuts have defunded and alienated thousands of American scientists. Europe can benefit, if it makes the right offer
Donald Trump has spent much of his second term at war with science and scientists. He is cutting staff at institutions such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by a third, and has cancelled or frozen up to 8,000 federal research grants. This hasn’t just...
Ghana: 40 Graduate From National Sports College As Player Agents
[Ghanaian Times] The National Sports College (NSC) in Winneba has successfully held its maiden Player Agent Training Certificate Programme from February 20-22, marking a significant milestone in sports education.
Anxious days inside Iran as speculation grows of US strikes
To many, Iran now seems to be hovering in a tense limbo where everything could change suddenly.
Rwanda: Ntare Louisenlund School Opens Its Doors for Discovery Day 2026
[New Times] Ntare Louisenlund School has announced that it will host its annual Discovery Day on March 15, 2026 at its campus in Nyamata Sector, Bugesera District, inviting families, prospective students, and all interested members of the public to explore the school and learn more about its academic programmes and vibrant student life.
Letter featuring drawings by young Queen Elizabeth II sells for £25k
The letter was written when Princess Elizabeth would have been between 10 and 12 years old.
You can now claim maintenance from SIBLINGS – Here’s how…
Did you know that you can legally claim sibling maintenance if you are unable to pay for your living expenses? Here’s how…
Ghana: No Increase in Teacher Licensure Fees – Dr Apaak
[Ghanaian Times] The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has dismissed claims that government has increased fees for this year’s teacher licensure examinations.
Ghana: Parliament Approves Gh¢9.8bn for Getfund
[Ghanaian Times] Parliament has approved GH¢9.8 billion for the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) in 2026 to finance education programmes and projects nationwide, following the adoption of the report on the GETFund formula.