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South Africa

SANParks suspends day visitors due to heavy rain

Today at 15:08 PM, via SAnews

SANParks suspends day visitors due to heavy rain

The  South African National Parks (SANParks) has taken a precautionary decision not to allow day visitors into the Kruger National Park due to persistent and heavy rainfall affecting the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.

Earlier this week, the park was faced with a challenging situation in which several day visitors were unable to...

Sport

‘Ultimate honour’ – King named Ireland captain

Today at 16:18 PM, via BBC News

Erin King says being named Ireland captain before the Women’s Six Nations is the “ultimate honour” after fearing her Test career was over during an injury lay-off.

Sport

Managers’ authority is being eroded – Southgate

Today at 16:13 PM, via BBC News

Football managers’ authority is being steadily eroded, Sir Gareth Southgate says, but the switch to head coaching still brings a “significant melting pot of problems and pressure”.

Education

Nigeria: Why Jigawa Is Prioritising Teacher Competency in Its New Education Overhaul

Today at 15:34 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The commitment of Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s administration to repositioning Jigawa State’s education sector is well known. However, the new approach, which stands in stark contrast to the old system marred by nepotism and parochial sentiments in recruiting education managers and implementing policy, has become a significant subject of public discussion.

Education

Liberia: From Classroom to Streets

Today at 14:18 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Dawn] Gbarnga — Each morning, as school bells ring across Gbarnga City and children in pressed uniforms hurry toward their classrooms, 10-year-old Kolu Sumo takes a different path, one that leads to the roadside.

Science/Tech

New SITA CEO Vows: Faster Digital State, Stronger Security For All

Today at 16:12 PM, via Tech Financials

The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has turned a critical page with the announcement of its new Managing Director, Magatho Anthony Mello, commencing 1 April 2026. This appointment concludes an extensive executive search and ushers in a period of strategic stability for the Agency, which has operated under acting leadership for nearly two years. Mello’s […]

Science/Tech

‘White-Collar Workers Shouldn’t Dismiss a Blue-Collar Career Change’

Today at 16:05 PM, via Slashdot

White-collar workers stuck in a cycle of layoffs and stagnant wages might want to look past the traditional tech, finance and media job postings to an unexpected source of opportunity: the blue-collar sector, which faces a labor shortage and is seeing rapid transformation through private-equity investment. These jobs are generally less vulnerable to AI, and the earning trajectory can be steep,...

Science/Tech

Temu order problem details in South Africa

Today at 16:00 PM, via MyBroadband

One of Temu’s new order fulfilment partners in South Africa has apologised for delayed deliveries and poor communication over the festive season and committed to improving its service quality.

Health

How Can I Support a Depressed Friend?

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who wants to help a struggling pal but is growing frustrated.