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Global EV sales hampered by China, US slowdown in January

Today at 11:12 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Global EV registrations fell 3% in January as the introduction of a purchase tax and lower EV subsidies in China and policy changes in the US hindered sales, data by consultancy Benchmark Mineral Intelligence showed on Friday

South Africa

News24 | OPINION | Alarming new bill tries to ‘police’ nonprofit organisations

Today at 11:26 AM, via News24

A new draft amendment bill proposes changes to the regulatory framework governing nonprofit organisations which would turn the Nonprofit Organisations Directorate from a largely facilitative body into an enforcement authority with punitive powers, Alison Tilley writes for GroundUp.

Sport

Have the Springboks peaked too soon?

Today at 11:07 AM, via The South African

With the 2027 Rugby World Cup appearing on the horizon, a leading coach believes the Springboks may be peaking at the wrong time.

Education

Ghana: Ghana Advances Education Sector Devolution With New Bill

Today at 11:53 AM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), together with the Ministry of Education (MoE), has launched the process to enact a new Education Sector Devolution Bill.

Lifestyle

Tracy Hlophe shares cute childhood photo

Today at 11:10 AM, via The South African

Business owner and all-around gorgeous girlie, Tracy Hlophe, treated the internet to how she looked as a child.

Science/Tech

Ring Cancels Its Partnership With Flock Safety After Surveillance Backlash

Today at 11:00 AM, via Slashdot

Following intense backlash to its partnership with Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company that works with law enforcement agencies, Ring has announced it is canceling the integration. From a report: In a statement published on Ring’s blog and provided to The Verge ahead of publication, the company said: “Following a comprehensive review, we determined the planned Flock Safety...

Science/Tech

Start-up king joins Paratus Rwanda

Today at 10:50 AM, via TechCentral

Paratus Group has appointed telecoms veteran Innocent Mutimura to lead its new Rwanda operations.

Motoring

Suzuki Jimny drives nationwide NSRI Cars4Good 2026 campaign

Today at 08:10 AM, via TopAuto

Suzuki Auto South Africa has partnered with the NSRI for Cars4Good 2026, a nationwide fundraising campaign that raises lifesaving awareness and support, with four Suzuki Jimny 5-door GLX manuals up for grabs.