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Ellis praises Jane after reaching 150th cap milestone

Today at 17:12 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Jane celebrated her milestone in fine style and created the only goal scored by Linda Motlhalo in the first half to register their historic win against a side that thumped them 5-0 in the first match on Saturday.

South Africa

Knysna residents get new clinic

Today at 15:34 PM, via SABC News

The facility replaces the old clinic, which served around 30 000 patients a year.

Africa

What happened and why?

Today at 11:30 AM, via BBC News

The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Sport

Ngumoha to leave England squad having made mark

Today at 17:01 PM, via BBC News

Rio Ngumoha will leave the US this week after impressing with England’s World Cup squad but will return to the country for Liverpool’s pre-season tour next month.

Education

Africa: African Union to Host Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2026

Today at 17:27 PM, via AllAfrica

[African Union] The African Union Commission, through the Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, will host the Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2026 from 13 to 14 July 2026 at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Expo will serve as a continental policy dialogue, exhibition and campaign platform to advance a digital future for education...

Education

Nigeria: Citizens Group Urges Military to Intensify War Against Terrorists, Bandits

Today at 13:37 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The Society for Citizens Safety (SCS) has urged the Armed Forces of Nigeria to sustain and intensify ongoing operations against terrorists, bandits and kidnappers across the country, saying Nigerians remain firmly behind the military in efforts to restore peace and security.

Science/Tech

UK PM Gives Tech Firms Ultimatum To Block Explicit Images on Children’s Phones

Today at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given Apple, Google, and other tech firms until September to introduce device-level protections that prevent children from taking, sharing, or viewing explicit images. “If businesses do not comply within three months, legislation will be brought forward requiring the protection to be added to all phones and tablets sold in the UK,” reports The Guardian. “Tech...

Science/Tech

‘Osprey cam’ streams life of nesting seabirds perched at tip of 55 metre-long Queensland rainforest canopy crane

Today at 17:00 PM, via The Guardian

Researchers believe the same pair of birds have been mating and nesting in the unusual spot in the Daintree Rainforest for 15 consecutive years

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It started by chance – but it should have come as no surprise that two ospreys would pick a hi-tech research facility to make their home.

James Cook University’s 47-metre tall crane towers...

Science/Tech

Brian Ferdinand: Driving Performance Through Disciplined Trading and Portfolio Management at EverForward

Today at 16:40 PM, via Tech Financials

Las Vegas, NV  – In today’s increasingly complex financial markets, successful investing requires more than identifying opportunities—it demands discipline, risk awareness, and the ability to adapt to constantly changing conditions. For Brian Ferdinand, Portfolio Manager and Trader at EverForward, these principles form the foundation of a trading philosophy centered on consistency,...

Health

Are you too emotional?

Yesterday at 17:45 PM, via BBC News

Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.