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South Africa

Driving inclusive growth through local economic development 

Today at 11:49 AM, via SAnews

Driving inclusive growth through local economic development 

By William Baloyi“Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all.” As former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reminds us, this is not merely an aspiration, it is an urgent call to action.It challenges governments to act with urgency and purpose to grow the economy, advance social...

Sport

Two newcomers the Springboks must consider

Today at 12:37 PM, via The South African

Some injury setbacks are likely to open the door for a couple of newcomers who should be considered for a Springbok debut.

Education

Liberia: U.S.$100k Modern School Facility for Louisiana Township

Today at 12:40 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] First Baptist Church of Louisiana has officially broken ground on a modern school facility valued at more than US$100,000, marking a major step in advancing its long-standing commitment to education and community development in Louisiana, Montserrado County.

Science/Tech

Air Force Pushed Out UFO Investigator

Today at 13:00 PM, via Slashdot

J. Allen Hynek started as an Air Force consultant brought in to help explain away early UFO reports, but over time he grew frustrated with what he saw as the government’s effort to minimize unexplained cases rather than seriously investigate them. Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares an article from Popular Mechanics, in collaboration with Biography.com, that argues Hynek’s shift from...

Science/Tech

These Are the 3 Power Tools You Need (2026)

Today at 13:00 PM, via Wired

New to DIY and home repair? These are the essential power tools that will make your life easier, no matter what you’re building and repairing.

Health

Are spider bites on the rise in England?

Yesterday 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.