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Cold conditions forecast for Gauteng

Today at 10:09 AM, via SA People

Authorities have warned Gauteng residents to prepare for cold and cool conditions, with temperatures in Johannesburg and Pretoria remaining below 20 degrees today.

Education

Sudan: Electronic Application Period for Higher Education Institutions Extended Until Next Thursday.

Today at 10:57 AM, via AllAfrica

[SNA] – The General Administration for Admission, Evaluation, and Authentication of Certificates at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the extension of the electronic application period for general admission for students of the postponed Sudanese Certificate, 2023 until next Thursday, July 10, instead of the previous date of July 7.

Education

Nigeria: JAMB, Stakeholders Set Varsity Cut-Off Mark At 150, 100 for Others

Today at 08:23 AM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), alongside heads of tertiary institutions and other key stakeholders, has fixed the minimum admissible scores for the 2024/2025 academic session into Nigeria’s higher institutions at 150.

Science/Tech

Stitch makes second major acquisition

Today at 10:39 AM, via ITWeb

The local fintech firm acquires digital payments company Efficacy, to offer direct card clearing services to the market.

Health

Can (and should) we cure blindness?

Today at 09:56 AM, via BBC News

Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be ‘cured’? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research and Innovation).

Health

What in the World

Yesterday at 15:30 PM, via BBC News

We also discuss the risks of AI therapy