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South Africa seals R3.8 billion deal with Germany

Today at 19:34 PM, via Daily Investor

Germany has agreed to give South Africa a new €200 million (R3.8 billion) concessional climate loan, and the two countries will deepen cooperation in other areas like critical minerals.

Sport

Andreatta ‘500% sure’ Scotland will reach major finals

Today at 19:58 PM, via BBC News

Head coach Melissa Andreatta is “500% sure” her squad will be the ones to take Scotland to a first women’s major tournament since 2019, even if it is not next summer’s World Cup in Brazil.

Lifestyle

Simba launches new, thicker cut chip

Today at 17:53 PM, via The South African

Beloved South African snack brand Simba has launched a revamped version of its popular potato flavoured chips.

Science/Tech

Booking.com Hit By Data Breach

Today at 20:00 PM, via Slashdot

Booking.com says hackers accessed customer reservation data in a breach that may have exposed booking details, names, email addresses, phone numbers, addresses, and messages shared with accommodations. PCMag reports: On Sunday, users reported receiving emails from Booking.com, warning them that “unauthorized third parties may have been able to access certain booking information associated with...

Science/Tech

Last Chance at $0.0000061: BlockDAG is the Best Crypto to Buy Today Over Bittensor & Sui

Today at 19:00 PM, via Tech Financials

The crypto market is currently witnessing a stark divergence between established projects and emerging powerhouses. While investors closely monitor the volatile Bittensor TAO price and the fluctuating Sui price, the search for the best crypto to buy today has led the market toward BlockDAG (BDAG). It has reached a monumental pivot point with 13 major […]

Science/Tech

Mark Zuckerberg Is Reportedly Building an AI Clone To Replace Him In Meetings

Today at 19:00 PM, via Slashdot

According to the Financial Times, Meta is developing an AI avatar of Mark Zuckerberg that could interact with employees using his voice, image, mannerisms, and public statements, “so that employees might feel more connected to the founder through interactions with it.” The Verge reports: Meta may start allowing creators to make AI avatars of themselves if the experiment with Zuckerberg...

Motoring

New international airport for South Africa

Today at 15:00 PM, via TopAuto

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is planning to build a new international airport and smart city in South Africa.

Health

Are spider bites on the rise in England?

Today at 12:55 PM, via BBC News

NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.