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US TARIFFS: US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs

Today at 18:20 PM, via Daily Maverick

The US Supreme Court has struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs, ruling they exceeded his presidential authority. The ruling could require the US to refund the $175-billion collected from the tariffs

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Top South African CEO slams John Steenhuisen

Today at 18:17 PM, via Daily Investor

Restrictions placed on the dairy industry by the South African government to curb an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease place it at serious risk, said Clover’s CEO.

South Africa

SAPS committed to stabilising, reducing serious and violent crimes

Today at 17:08 PM, via SAnews

SAPS committed to stabilising, reducing serious and violent crimes

The National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) remains steadfast in their commitment to stabilising and reducing serious and violent crime across the country.

“While numbers remain high, it is quite encouraging that we are noting a reduction...

Africa

‘Emotional’ Mourinho should apologise – McCarthy

Today at 13:43 PM, via BBC News

Benni McCarthy says Jose Mourinho should admit his “mistake” following the Benfica manager’s post-match comments after Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr claimed he was racially abused.

Africa

Lobito Corridor: A new line for trade and investment

Today at 00:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

The corridor is strategically significant given that Zambia, Angola and the DRC are home to some of the world’s most significant deposits of critical minerals

Education

Amid Trump crackdown on Chinese students, one US university appears to block them altogether

Today at 16:00 PM, via The Guardian

Purdue says no ban on Chinese students exists, but reportedly rescinded dozens of offers after warnings from legislators

Several universities have scrapped partnerships with Chinese institutions in recent months as a direct result of pressure from US legislators. But no university appears to have gone as far as Purdue University in Indiana.

Students and faculty at the public university say that...

Education

Tanzania: Turning the Page On Literacy in Ludewa

Today at 13:10 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — IN the quiet corridors of primary schools across Ludewa District, a quiet revolution is taking place, one page at a time. For years, the Tanzanian education system has grappled with a learning crisis that exists despite high enrolment rates. Children are in classrooms, but are they learning?

Science/Tech

Michael S. Baker Launches Boutique Law Firm Focused on Corporate and AI Governance

Today at 18:25 PM, via Tech Financials

WARWICK, N.Y. – February 5, 2026 –Corporate attorney Michael S. Baker has announced the launch of his boutique law firm, ArtificialIntelligence.Lawyer – Michael S. Baker, P.C., based in Warwick, New York. The firm will focus on corporate law, governance, and legal matters related to artificial intelligence technologies. The launch formalizes Baker’s practice following more than […]

Science/Tech

Email Blunder Exposes $90 Billion Russian Oil Smuggling Ring

Today at 18:05 PM, via Slashdot

schwit1 writes: An IT blunder has revealed an apparent smuggling ring that has moved at least $90bn of Russian oil and is playing a central role in funding the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine. Financial Times has identified 48 seemingly independent companies working from different physical addresses that appear to be operating together to disguise the origin of Russian oil, particularly from...

Science/Tech

Ekapa Mine Mudslide: 5 Miners Still Trapped, Rescue Remains Priority, Operations Suspended

Today at 17:40 PM, via Tech Financials

Kimberley – Ekapa Minerals Joint Shaft Mine in Kimberley, Northern Cape, has suspended operations and intensified search and rescue operations for five missing miners. The mine workers went missing earlier this week when a mudslide hit the mine and trapped them underground. RELATED: Ekapa Mine Mudslide: 5 Miners Remain Trapped, NUM Calls For Urgent Rescue – […]

Science/Tech

US Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Global Tariffs

Today at 17:29 PM, via Slashdot

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies, rejecting one of his most contentious assertions of his authority in a ruling with major implications for the global economy. From a report: The justices, in a 6-3 ruling authored by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, upheld a lower...

Health

A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study

Today at 16:25 PM, via New York Times

A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.