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A tale of two Middle East voyages

Today at 18:28 PM, via Mail & Guardian

A country cannot simultaneously invoke the Genocide Convention in the Hague and be the fuel supplier of the genocide it is holding to account. Alas, we found ourselves in this very contradiction

South Africa

Valeo Opens AI Development Center in Cairo, Marking 20 Years of Egypt Operations

Today at 17:34 PM, via iAfrica

French automotive technology company Valeo has opened an artificial intelligence development center in Cairo, marking the 20th anniversary of its Egypt operations and reinforcing the country’s position as a global software development hub. The launch was attended by Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy, Valeo Group CEO Christophe Périllat and...

Business

Capitec is tightening the taps

Today at 18:00 PM, via BusinessTech

Capitec has tightened its lending, with the group taking a prudent approach amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Sport

Exciting Kaizer Chiefs star signs deal

Today at 17:52 PM, via The South African

Kaizer Chiefs have moved swiftly to secure Aden McCarthy’s future after a breakout Betway Premiership campaign for the young defender.

Education

Nigeria: 2nd National School Volleyball Championships Kick Off Today

Today at 18:09 PM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] Lagos Is Playing Host to the 2nd Edition of the Na — Schools from across the country have converged on Lagos for the four-day tournament, organised by the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) in collaboration with the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), with support from the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC).

Education

Liberia: LFA Wraps U-15 Inter-School Leagues in Three Counties

Today at 17:26 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Investigator] The Liberia Football Association, in partnership with the Inter-School Sports Association, has concluded its U-15 inter-school grassroots football leagues in Grand Gedeh, Rivercess and River Gee counties, part of a nationwide effort to strengthen youth development across all 15 counties with support from the CAF Impact Project.

Education

I was wrong about the danger of smartphones in schools. It’s far, far worse than I thought | Lola Okolosie

Today at 17:12 PM, via The Guardian

The new government ban should be welcomed. But teachers like me know that enforcement is time-consuming – and even, sometimes, dangerous

It seems unbelievable now, but a decade ago we were debating the potential positive merits of mobile phones in schools. Back then, some private school headteachers insisted these mini-computers were a “powerful resource” teachers should “harness”...

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 22 April 2026

Today at 18:30 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

DMMET GROUP Highlights Over 30 Years of Global Manufacturing Excellence in Roll Forming and Sandwich Panel Technologies

Today at 18:17 PM, via Tech Financials

Kocaeli , Turkey– April 22, 2026 – Providing reliable machinery solutions to the industrial and manufacturing sectors requires a robust engineering foundation and decades of experience. With over 30 years of industry expertise, Dmmet Group continues to solidify its position as a trusted global brand in the production of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, delivering modern and […]

Science/Tech

China’s CATL Reveals 621-Mile EV Battery, Under-7-Minute Charging

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

CATL unveiled a new wave of EV battery tech, “including a lighter battery pack rated for a 1,000-km (621-mile) driving range and an upgraded fast-charging battery that can go from 10 percent to 98 percent in under seven minutes,” reports Interesting Engineering. From the report: The launches were made during a 90-minute event in Beijing ahead of the Beijing Auto Show, where automakers are...