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Trump’s new ‘gold standard’ rule will destroy American science as we know it | Colette Delawalla

29 May at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

The new executive order allows political appointees to undermine research they oppose, paving the way to state-controlled science

Science is under siege.

On Friday evening, the White House released an executive order called Restoring Gold Standard Science. At face value, this order promises a commitment to federally funded research that is “transparent, rigorous, and impactful” and policy...

Afreximbank Backs R31.5bn SUISO Coal-to-Fertiliser Project In SA

29 May at 12:44 PM, via Tech Financials

In a major boost for South Africa’s green industrial future, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has been appointed as the sole financial adviser for the R31.5-billion SUISO coal-to-fertiliser project in Mpumalanga. This landmark initiative reinforces global confidence in South Africa’s ability to lead a just energy transition while creating jobs, strengthening food...

SwapVend: The Digital Taxi Wants To Revolutionise SA’s Informal Economy

29 May at 12:44 PM, via Tech Financials

In the bustling townships of South Africa, where unemployment hovers at 32.9% and economic exclusion remains a daily reality, a groundbreaking digital platform is rewriting the rules of engagement. SwapVend, founded by Ashmita Singh, is not just another fintech solution – it’s a radical reimagining of how the informal economy can participate in the digital […]

Universe’s mysteries may never be solved because of Trump’s Nasa cuts, experts say

29 May at 12:00 PM, via The Guardian

‘Extinction-level cuts’ to space agency’s spending means labs will close and deep-space missions will be abandoned

Some of the greatest mysteries of the universe, such as the possibility of life on Mars, and whether humans could ever live on Venus, may never be solved because of Donald Trump’s proposed “extinction-level” cuts to Nasa spending, scientists are warning.

The Trump administration...

Volvo Sells 114 EVs In SA: EX30 Leads, EX90 Gains Traction

29 May at 11:51 AM, via Tech Financials

The Volvo EX30 continues to dominate South Africa’s premium EV market, while the newly launched EX90 elevates luxury electric driving. With strong demand for sustainable mobility, Volvo Car South Africa reported impressive sales figures for the first four months of 2025. Volvo’s Electric Vehicle Sales Performance Between January and April 2025, Volvo delivered 114 electric...

Buy Now, Panic Later: A Legal Deep Dive Into SA’s Payment Revolution

29 May at 09:52 AM, via Tech Financials

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment options have strutted onto South Africa’s financial runway with the swagger of innovation—offering interest-free instalments, bypassing traditional credit checks, and boasting sleek user interfaces that make old-school lay-bys look prehistoric. For consumers, it feels like a dream: swipe today, split it tomorrow. For platforms, it’s fintech gold. But beneath […]

The Evolution Of Belgian Online Gaming

29 May at 09:27 AM, via Tech Financials

Belgium’s online gaming landscape began to change significantly after the government legalized it and the future is really being molded according to the new wave of responsibility-driven regulation. This article examines the growth of digital gaming in Belgium and how the sector is increasingly driven by player protection. Belgium’s venture into the world of online […]

TooMuchWifi Secures Major Investment For Affordable Internet In SA

29 May at 09:15 AM, via Tech Financials

TooMuchWifi has secured a major FDI/DFI Investment to drive affordable high-speed internet in South Africa. Three new investors—British International Investment (BII), Infra Impact Investment Managers, and IDF Capital—have shown strong confidence in South Africa’s tech sector by backing high-growth internet provider TooMuchWifi. This significant investment will accelerate the startup’s...

‘Space travel is queer’: the unstoppable film-maker skewering Bezos and Musk’s macho fantasies

29 May at 06:00 AM, via The Guardian

She founded Nasa’s orchestra and has bounced heartbeats off the moon. Now Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian has made a hilarious film taking issue with the tech bros’ dreams of celestial conquest

‘She’s a great inspiration,” says Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, picking up a photo she keeps in her wildly decorated office of the scientist Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel prize and also the...

Your microbiome questions answered: part two – podcast

29 May at 06:00 AM, via The Guardian

Ian Sample is joined by Dr James Kinross, colorectal surgeon and author of the book Dark Matter: The New Science of the Microbiome, to answer all your questions about gut health.

In episode two, Kinross explains what else, beyond antibiotics, can damage our microbiome, how we can start to repair it, and gives his top tips for keeping our gut microbes happy

Order Dark Matter by James Kinross...

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