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Indonesia searches for missing after deadly gold mine collapse
At least 15 survivors found in search of the missing after an illegal mine in Sulawesi province collapsed.
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Top Stories
Asda says 5,000 jobs at risk in new business plan
The supermarket says it has begun consulting with workers over a major restructuring of its business.
South Africa
Teaching and learning must speak to ever-changing technology: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Department of Basic Education’s approach to teaching and learning must speak to the ever-changing world of technology to ensure good quality education.

South Africa
Several arrested during ‘O Kae Molao operation’ in Mamelodi
Several people have been arrested in Mamelodi east of Pretoria in a police operation called ‘O Kae Molao’.
South Africa
Some schools to start piloting coding, robotics curriculum
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Department of Basic Education is making headway in the national roll out of the new Coding and Robotics Curriculum for schools.
South Africa
Members of public stuck at Sandton licensing dept as protest halts operations
On Thursday morning, owners of independent driving schools in Alexandra marched to the licensing department, angry over the online booking system.

World
Joe Biden revokes Trump ban on many green card applicants
US President Joe Biden has revoked a proclamation from his predecessor that blocked many green card applicants from entering the United States.

World
Jamal Khashoggi: US to release declassified report on murder
Joe Biden plans to speak to the Saudi king as the report into the journalist’s murder goes public.
World
Was Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Involved In Jamal Khashoggi’s Death?
The White House says President Biden will call the Saudi King soon and it could be to lay the ground work for the release of a U.S. report on the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
World
Iran Imprisons Emad Shargi, Ordeal Personally Affects Jason Rezaian
Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post columnist held captive in Iran for more than a year, talks to NPR’s Steve Inskeep about another American sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian prison Emad Shargi.

Africa
WATCH: Coughing, maskless Tanzania minister holds press briefing to prove he’s not dead
After months of claiming prayer had fended off Covid-19, Tanzanian President John Magafuli has urged citizens to follow precautions.

Africa
14 killed at religious site in CAR – Amnesty International
Video evidence showed as many as 14 bodies, some not wearing military clothes, and including a woman and a child, the group said.

Africa
Zim news outlet publishes report accusing country’s VP of soliciting sex at his office
Zimbabwe’s 71-year-old Vice President Kembo Mohadi on Wednesday refuted accusations of sexual misconduct by an online news outlet, saying he is the victim of “political machinations”.

Africa
Namaste Wahala: Does the real-life mirror the film?
Do real-life couples face the same difficulties as those depicted in the Bollywood-Nollywood crossover?

Business
SA has found about 4000 Covid-19 re-infections
About 4000 cases of re-infection with Covid-19 have been found in South Africa, Barry Schoub, the chair of the country’s Ministerial Advisory Committee on Vaccines, said.

Business
Glencore among 15 firms blacklisted by $1.3trn Norway fund
The fund invested in 225 companies in the oil and gas sector last year, down from 311 in 2019.
Business

Business
Woolworths’ fashion business performance ‘disappointing’
Woolworths said it is steadfastly focused on elements of strategic priorities, such as the repositioning of its fashion beauty and home division, and maintaining its leadership position in the food sector
Politics
Bantu Holomisa weighs in on state capture inquiry not getting any more funding
“It’s on the verge of exposing more billions stolen by the ruling party and its leaders,” the UDM leader claimed.

Politics
‘Parliamentary study group system needs a re-look’
Former chairperson of the Public Enterprises Portfolio Committee Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba says the parliamentary study group system needs to be re-looked at.

Politics
Mkhize innocent until proven guilty: ANC
The African National Congress (ANC) says Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize is innocent until proven guilty. This comes after reports that the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) was probing a complaint about a multi-million-rand tender that was awarded to a communications company in KwaZulu-Natal.
Politics
Infrastructure development, sanitary towels and sin tax: 5 key quotes from Mboweni’s budget speech
The minister urged communities to avoid destroying infrastructure during protests as this sets the government back in its endeavours.

Sport
Picture | Kaizer Chiefs start long CAF Champions League journey to Burkina Faso
Kaizer Chiefs will fly out of Johannesburg on a special chartered flight on Friday morning for Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs are NOT a cheating team – Gavin Hunt
Kaizer Chiefs will not cheat their way through to the knockout of the CAF Champions League, according to head coach Gavin Hunt.

Sport
Ruan Pienaar back in the fray as Cheetahs pick team to face Stormers
Veteran Springbok Ruan Pienaar is back for the Cheetahs after being named on the bench for their preparation series clash against the Stormers.

Sport
Pieter Malan signs on for stint at Warwickshire for 2021 season
Warwickshire CCC has confirmed its overseas player recruitment for the 2021 season by securing Proteas batsman Pieter Malan for the County Championship campaign.
Education
Kenya: President Kenyatta Appoints Panel to Select New TSC Chairperson
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday appointed a panel to recruit a new Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chairperson.
Education
Liberia: Teach for Liberia Is Recruiting Bachelor’s Degree Holders for Leadership Fellowship
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Teach For Liberia (TFL) is excited to announce the commencement of our recruitment season! Our aim this year is to recruit 35 young professionals into the third cohort of our Leadership Development Fellowship.

Education
UK Covid live news: PM should drop ‘extravagant’ spending promises due to pandemic, says former Tory chancellor
Latest updates: Philip Hammond says the government needs to tell the public ‘some difficult home truths’ about economy
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Education
Gambia: LSTA Graduates 19
[The Point] Latrikunda Sabiji Tailoring Association (LSTA) recently held a graduation for its second batch of trainees at a ceremony held Latrikunda market.

Lifestyle
Meet 30 over 30 local celebrities and creators on TikTok
‘Thirty Flirty and Thriving’: Meet 30 local celebs and creators who are over 30 and living their best lives on TikTok.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Join storytelling webinar with Dr Gcina Mhlophe on Thursday
South African actress Dr Gcina Mhlophe is sharing the magic of storytelling in a webinar to celebrate International Mother Language Day.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Entertainment

Entertainment
The third ‘Spider-Man’ film finally has a title
Until Wednesday, rumors about the title of the third Spider-Man film have been a web of lies. But the truth has been revealed.

Entertainment
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle donate new roof to Texas women’s shelter damaged in storm
A Texas shelter badly damaged by last week’s winter storm is getting help from an unexpected donor.

Science/Tech

Science/Tech

Science/Tech
Can Clubhouse Move Fast Without Breaking Things?
The 11-month-old audio social network is compelling. It also has some very grown-up problems.

Science/Tech
Plus + Plus + Plus = Streaming Name Surplus
An idea that seemed like a real plus when streaming was newer has fallen into cliché.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz still supporting cabriolets and coupes but with reduced future role
“We want to really focus on a portfolio that’s more precise and consumer-oriented”.
Motoring

Health
Vaccine Hesitancy in Cancer Patients
“If I accept the vaccine,” one cancer patient says, “it will be with a strong feeling of guilt that at best I will be prolonging my life for a few months or years.”

Health
Learning to Listen to Patients’ Stories
Narrative medicine programs teach doctors and other caregivers “sensitive interviewing skills” and the art of “radical listening” to improve patient care.

Health
A New Coronavirus Variant Is Spreading in New York, Researchers Report
The variant contains a mutation thought to help the virus dodge the immune system, but vaccines should still be effective, scientists said.

Health
C.D.C. Traces Covid Outbreaks in Gyms, Urging Stricter Precautions
Coronavirus cases at fitness centers in Chicago and Honolulu were linked to carelessness about masks and symptoms, federal health officials found.

Nature
Giant telescope to listen for ‘advanced civilisations’
Planned UK first hopes to be looking for extraterrestrial life within five years.

Nature
Attenborough gives stark warning on climate change to UN
Climate change could destroy “entire cities” in a matter of decades, says Sir David Attenborough.

Nature
Water quality and quantity the key to healthy estuaries
The health of on estuary is a description of the condition of an estuary and are driven by two key drivers, water quality and quantity. Rain falling on the land eventually makes its way to a lake, river, stream, estuary, or ocean. Some rainwater flows slowly, in a thin layer called sheet flow across the […]

Nature
Cambridge moonflower: Time-lapse video captures ‘UK first’
See the bloom of an Amazonian moonflower that captured interest from around the world.