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Trump officials tried to ban half of U.S. voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

Today at 12:36 PM, via Daily Maverick

U.S. President Donald Trump’s election-security czar last year sought to ban voting machines used in more than half of U.S. states by asking whether the Commerce Department could declare their components national-security risks, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

South Africa

SA works to strengthen local government

Today at 12:25 PM, via SAnews

SA works to strengthen local government

Local government, which is at the coalface of service delivery, has for many years faced challenges that many would deem insurmountable, writes Neo Semono.Understandably, for many citizens, it feels as if government is taking too long to address pressing issues such as water and sanitation, overcrowding in public schools, and refuse...

South Africa

Parliament marks 30 years of the Constitution

Today at 11:55 AM, via SAnews

Parliament marks 30 years of the Constitution

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has hailed South Africa’s Constitution as the foundation of the country’s democratic success, while urging citizens and leaders to confront ongoing challenges and help shape a prosperous future for Africa.

Delivering an address at a colloquium marking 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution in...

South Africa

SA, Botswana adopt joint action plan to tackle FMD

Today at 11:37 AM, via SAnews

SA, Botswana adopt joint action plan to tackle FMD

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed the endorsement of a comprehensive 2026-2028 Action Plan between South Africa and Botswana, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

The agreement formed part of discussions during the Sixth Session of the South Africa...

South Africa

Gauteng and Shoprite partner to connect young people to opportunities

Today at 10:50 AM, via SAnews

Gauteng and Shoprite partner to connect young people to opportunities

Hundreds of young people are set to gain access to income-generating opportunities following a new partnership between the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) and the Shoprite Group.

The two have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see Shoprite’s Pingo Delivery platform onboard...

Business

Could your weekly food shop get cheaper?

Today at 12:20 PM, via BBC News

The government says shoppers across the UK could save as much as £150 million a year on food – but how much is that per household?

Business

Five must-watch Business Talk interviews

Today at 12:03 PM, via BusinessTech

Business Talk with Michael Avery is South Africa’s largest and most popular business podcast and the best place for thought leaders to share their insights.

Politics

ANC opens door to public in mayoral candidate search

Today at 00:30 AM, via Mail & Guardian

The ANC has opened mayoral nominations to the public, allowing non-members to apply or be nominated as it reshapes its candidate selection process ahead of the local elections

Sport

Stratford and Heard to leave Gloucester Hartpury

Today at 12:51 PM, via BBC News

England captain Zoe Stratford and fellow Women’s Rugby World Cup winner Tatyana Heard will leave three-time reigning Premiership Women’s Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury at the end of the season.

Education

Liberia: Liberian Children in School, but Not Learning

Today at 10:29 AM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] Liberia’s education crisis is no longer simply about whether children are entering classrooms. Increasingly, it is about whether they are actually learning once they get there.

Education

South Africa: Gauteng Education Covid-19 Contractors Ordered to Pay Back Money

Today at 06:29 AM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has completed several settlement agreements with service providers and individuals linked to the R431 million in decontamination, disinfection, and sanitisation of school contracts awarded by the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Science/Tech

The Future of Automated Trading with Forex Trading Bot Software

Today at 12:49 PM, via Tech Financials

Automated trading has become the cornerstone of the Forex market, accounting for over 70% of the daily trading volume. Forex trading bot software has come leaps and bounds from the purely reactive bots that used to fail in the face of high-volatility. The AI-driven tools being implemented today are not only faster and more efficient, […]

Science/Tech

The Future of Automated Trading with Forex Bot

Today at 12:45 PM, via Tech Financials

The blend of artificial intelligence with algorithmic implementation really brings significant changes to global currency exchanges. Trading is gradually shifting from continuous manual intervention to more technologically advanced and faster systems. This transition means that you will eventually be able to trade based on data rather than emotions, using technologies previously accessible only...