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SA needs to re-member its dis-membered youth to the centre of national life

Today at 15:32 PM, via Daily Maverick

Young South Africans are being denied a chance at a productive life, in a continuation of Verwoerdian dis-membering. Two South African organisations are making a re-membering statement that is lacking in the private sector and in the government’s daily parlance.

South Africa

Moov Africa Malitel Launches AI Assistant MIA and Doubles Fibre Speeds in Mali

Today at 15:31 PM, via iAfrica

Moov Africa Malitel has launched two major innovations aimed at enhancing digital services and connectivity for customers in Mali — introducing an AI-powered virtual assistant and doubling the speed of its fibre-optic internet at no extra cost. The operator officially unveiled the new offerings during a ceremony on June 12, marking another step in its […]

South Africa

President reflects on youth employment initiatives

Today at 14:50 PM, via SAnews

President reflects on youth employment initiatives

President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, while emphasising that government’s overriding priority is to grow an inclusive economy that creates sustainable jobs at scale.

Speaking during the National Youth Day commemoration in Johannesburg on Tuesday, the President said: “First, we are...

Business

Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?

Today at 13:02 PM, via BBC News

Thames Water’s lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

Education

Angola: Postgraduate Course in Public Procurement Starts in Luanda

Today at 13:17 PM, via AllAfrica

[ANGOP] Talatona — The 3rd edition of the postgraduate course in Public Procurement, promoted by the National Institute of Public Administration (ENAPP), started on Monday in Luanda, with the aim of qualifying professionals and strengthening transparency in public management.

Science/Tech

Ripple Invests In Flutterwave To Boost Africa’s Digital Payments Infrastructure

Today at 13:36 PM, via Tech Financials

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments infrastructure company, today announces a strategic investment from Ripple, the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions for traditional and digital finance. This partnership marks the definitive next phase of Flutterwave’s long-term stablecoin strategy, seamlessly connecting its existing cross-border settlement capabilities with...