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South Africa

Computerised testing reduces corruption at licensing centres

Today at 12:51 PM, via SAnews

Computerised testing reduces corruption at licensing centres

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says there has been a significant decline in fraudulent learner licence passes, following the introduction of computerised testing systems at licensing centres across South Africa.

The computerised learner licence testing system, introduced in 2021, was implemented to combat...

South Africa

Cabinet reaffirms South Africa’s growing strength in medical science

Today at 12:30 PM, via SAnews

Cabinet reaffirms South Africa’s growing strength in medical science

Cabinet says South Africa continues to demonstrate world-class medical and scientific expertise in its handling of the recent cases of Hantavirus.

This comes after South African officials worked with speed to detect, contain and respond to the cases of Hantavirus in the country.

Briefing media on the outcomes of...

World

Dirty nickel: The cost of mining in Indonesia

Today at 11:00 AM, via NPR

Across six locations in Indonesia, NPR spoke with locals about how nickel mining is changing the land and daily life. It’s brought jobs, but also concerns about environmental damage and public health.

Business

Social unrest warning for South Africa

Today at 12:00 PM, via BusinessTech

SAMWU has warned National Treasury to back down from its order to end a R10.3 billion agreement between the City of Joburg and workers, threatening to fight any attempts to do so.

Sport

Wales make three starting changes to face Ireland

Today at 12:00 PM, via BBC News

Carys Cox and Hannah Dallavalle return to Wales’ backline for the Six Nations trip to Ireland, while Georgia Evans makes her first start of the campaign.

Education

My kids are taking their first big exams – and revealing my own anxieties about AI and long division | Emma Brockes

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

As the traditional route of school, university and entry-level job is ever more precarious, it’s no wonder parents are feeling the strain

Called on to do long division, how would you fare? I had no illusions going in. I couldn’t do it the first time round and, four decades later, it seemed unlikely the situation had improved. (For a split second I thought AI might help, but it was like...

Science/Tech

Best Bug Spray (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Today at 13:30 PM, via Wired

Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evening walks. These are the ones we recommend.

Science/Tech

Tiny parasitic wasp named after David Attenborough for his 100th birthday

Today at 13:01 PM, via The Guardian

Specimen from 1983 lay forgotten at Natural History Museum until recently, when spotted by a volunteer and identified as new genus

He has lizards, bats, frogs, weevils, flatworms, snails and spiders named after him. But now Sir David Attenborough can celebrate his 100th birthday with an entirely new genus named in his honour.

Scientists from the Natural History Museum in London have paid...

Science/Tech

Major Homebuilder To Test Placing Mini Data Centers in Suburban Backyards

Today at 13:00 PM, via Slashdot

NewtonsLaw writes: According to Realtor.com, a California startup called Span plans to partner with Nvidia, PulteGroup, and other homebuilders to equip new homes with mini-data centers, so as to relieve the need to build and power much larger traditional centers. The article states the company “can install 8,000 XFRA units about six times faster and at five times lower cost than the...

Health

‘I didn’t know how much I struggled with my autism at school’

Yesterday at 20:29 PM, via BBC News

Rapper Professor Green, real name Stephen Manderson, has long been open about his mental health difficulties and has joined up with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy which reports seven in 10 men don’t seek support until they hit crisis point.

Health

What is the Andes Strain of Hantavirus?

Yesterday at 18:53 PM, via BBC News

The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in two passengers who were taken to South Africa, according to the country’s health minister