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South Africa

President outlines economic recovery plan as global tensions threaten growth

Today at 15:18 PM, via SAnews

President outlines economic recovery plan as global tensions threaten growth

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will intensify efforts to grow the economy, create jobs and attract investment, despite growing global uncertainties that threaten South Africa’s economic recovery.

Delivering the Presidency Budget Vote in the National Assembly on Tuesday, President Ramaphosa said...

South Africa

eThekwini distances itself from alleged housing fraud

Today at 14:48 PM, via SAnews

eThekwini distances itself from alleged housing fraud

The eThekwini Municipality has moved to clarify its role following an alleged housing fraud case linked to a beneficiary of the Illovu Housing Project, stressing that the suspect is not a municipal employee.According to the municipality, media reports incorrectly identified the suspect as an employee of eThekwini Municipality....

Africa

The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14

Yesterday at 14:03 PM, via BBC News

Egypt’s Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.

Education

Ghana: Review Foundational Courses in Universities – Prof. Afful

Today at 15:14 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] A Professor of Applied English Linguistics, Prof. Joseph Benjamin Archibald Afful, has called for a comprehensive review and redesign of foundational learning programmes in Ghanaian universities to ensure they meet contemporary global demands and remain relevant.

Education

Liberia: Teachers Credit Union Reports Strong Financial Performance

Today at 14:20 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] The National Teachers Association of Liberia Credit Union Cooperative Society (NTALCUCS) has announced a net surplus of more than L$20.4 million for the 2025 fiscal year and officially broken ground for the construction of its first permanent headquarters, signaling a new phase in the growth of one of Liberia’s fastest-growing cooperative financial institutions.

Education

Liberia: UL Launches Division of Athletics and Sports

Today at 14:20 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia (UL) on Friday officially launched a Division of Athletics and Sports – the first ever, as the university institutionalizes athletics and sports and recognizes them as vital contributors to academic achievement, community engagement, and national development.

Science/Tech

President Cyril Ramaphosa Outlines Economic Recovery Plan As Global Tensions Threaten Growth

Today at 15:54 PM, via Tech Financials

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will intensify efforts to grow the economy, create jobs and attract investment, despite growing global uncertainties that threaten South Africa’s economic recovery. Delivering the Presidency Budget Vote in the National Assembly on Tuesday, President Ramaphosa said the Presidency remains focused on driving inclusive growth and job creation, reducing...

Science/Tech

How Alternative Payment Methods Became Mainstream Through Online Casino Platforms

Today at 15:42 PM, via Tech Financials

Alternative payments did not become everyday tools because they looked trendy. They became everyday tools because they solved specific frictions at checkout. Online casino platforms helped accelerate that shift by forcing payment products to perform under pressure. Deposits must clear fast. Refunds must follow clear rules. Fraud controls must work without blocking legitimate users. When […]

Science/Tech

SCA ruling awaited in Telkom-SIU battle

Today at 14:25 PM, via ITWeb

A long-running dispute over the SIU’s authority to investigate Telkom awaits a decision from the Supreme Court of Appeal.

Health

‘I’ve requested a full hysterectomy’

Yesterday at 19:40 PM, via BBC News

Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain.