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South Africa

Newly built Limpopo building demonstrates government’s commitment to infrastructure investment

Today at 14:08 PM, via SAnews

Newly built Limpopo building demonstrates government’s commitment to infrastructure investment

As infrastructure investment remains key to government’s developmental agenda, Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba says the newly built Cost Centre in Marble Hall demonstrates the government’s commitment to stronger service delivery and improved efficiency.

Speaking at the official opening of...

South Africa

2026 LGE: Youth urged to take an active role in shaping their municipalities

Today at 13:45 PM, via SAnews

2026 LGE: Youth urged to take an active role in shaping their municipalities

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has urged young South Africans to register to vote ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections and take an active role in shaping the future of their municipalities.

The call comes as South Africa marks Youth Month and prepares for the national voter...

Education

Uganda: Solar Energy Transforming Education in Kilulu-Mbale

Today at 14:02 PM, via AllAfrica

[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale, Uganda — High in the rolling hills of Mbale District, Kilulu B Village is witnessing a quiet but powerful revolution, one powered not by politics or pipelines but by sunlight. At the centre of this transformation are Local Council I Chairperson Simon Malenje and his partner Grace Kayegi, who manages Good Journey Nursery and Primary School.

Education

Nigeria: Will Ogbomoso Be the Turning Point?

Today at 13:40 PM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] The nationwide protest organised by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) over the Ogbomoso school abductions is a welcome development. And for many reasons. For one, newspapers are giving the abductions more front-page treatment.

Science/Tech

Absa goes quiet on its MVNO plans

Today at 14:40 PM, via TechCentral

Banking group Absa won’t confirm a launch date, a network partner or whether the MVNO is even still happening.

Science/Tech

Ruby Fights Supply-Chain Attacks With Filter Offering ‘Cooldown’ Before Installing New Packages

Today at 13:34 PM, via Slashdot

Most supply-chain attacks using Ruby’s package hosting site “exploit a narrow window,” according to a new blog post form Ruby core maintainer Hiroshi Shibata. So its packaging-managing Bundler tool now offers a filter that blocks new version until it’s been public “for at least N days. Releases too new to have been scrutinized are passed over in favor of ones that have aged past the window.”The...