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The quiet crisis of fatigue is imploring us to slow down

Today at 13:31 PM, via Daily Maverick

Everything we do these days is tracked, measured and compared to optimise and improve. But it is causing us to become unnecessarily fatigued to the point of paralysis, with serious consequences.

South Africa

Implicated individuals in Life Esidimeni tragedy to be prosecuted

Today at 12:26 PM, via SAnews

Implicated individuals in Life Esidimeni tragedy to be prosecuted

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will institute legal action against individuals implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy.

The tragedy unfolded between 2015 and 2016 when psychiatric patients were moved from licensed care facilities to unregistered and ill-equipped centres, resulting in the death of some 141...

World

Oil prices surge after US-Iran peace talks break down

Today at 10:45 AM, via NPR

The U.S. said on Sunday that it will soon block ships from Iranian ports. It comes after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach an agreement during face-to-face peace talks, sending oil prices surging.

Education

South Africa: Deputy President Launches 4IR Lab in Mpumalanga

Today at 13:17 PM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] The Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will on Tuesday officially launch the Gert Sibande Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lab and Centre of Specialisation Millwright Workshop in the Mpumalanga Province.

Education

Malawi: Maranatha Academy Breaks Own Record As 431 Students Secure Public University Selection

Today at 12:50 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nyasa Times] It is a moment of triumph, pride, and proof that results speak louder than promises. Maranatha Academy has once again raised the bar, with a record 431 students now selected to public universities across Malawi–an increase from 405–following the latest release of selections including the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) City Campus.

Health

Are spider bites on the rise in England?

Today at 12:55 PM, via BBC News

NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.