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South Africa and Botswana set to deepen strategic partnership at 6th Bi-National Commission

Today at 15:45 PM, via SAnews

South Africa and Botswana set to deepen strategic partnership at 6th Bi-National Commission

By David Jacobs

South Africa and Botswana are set to convene the 6th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone on 21 May 2026, marking another important milestone in the long-standing relations between the two neighbouring countries. 

The high-level engagement will be preceded...

South Africa

Health dept notes National Health Act ConCourt judgment

Today at 15:23 PM, via SAnews

Health dept notes National Health Act ConCourt judgment

The Department of Health (DoH) says it has noted the Constitutional Court judgment declaring that sections 36 to 40 of the National Health Act 61 of 2003 are inconsistent with the Constitution.

The court handed down the judgment today, further declaring that the sections are irrational and unjustifiably limit the right to...

South Africa

Government probes alleged unauthorised use of Coat of Arms

Today at 15:12 PM, via SAnews

Government probes alleged unauthorised use of Coat of Arms

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has requested the Bureau of Heraldry South Africa to conduct a formal investigation into the alleged unauthorised use of the Coat of Arms by the Somali Association of South Africa.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture said it had noted...

Business

Trouble for the rand

Today at 15:45 PM, via BusinessTech

The rand and local markets are trading weaker at the start of the new week, weighed by the protracted Iran War and forecasts of higher inflation.

Education

Namibia: Beyond Perception – the Real Value of Libraries in Namibia

Today at 13:03 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Era] Although libraries in Namibia are often underestimated and not always given the recognition they deserve, they remain vital institutions for education, information access, and community development. In a rapidly changing world driven by knowledge and technology, libraries continue to serve as equalizers ensuring that information is accessible to everyone, regardless of background or...

Education

Liberia: Zankpaimah Set for Official Opening of Modern Elementary School

Today at 12:46 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Dawn] BONG COUNTY — Bong County Electoral District #7 Representative Foday E.K. Fahnbulleh has disclosed plans for the official opening of a newly constructed modern elementary school in Zankpaimah Town as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure and improve learning conditions within the district.

Entertainment

DistroKid Begins Rolling Out AI Disclosure System for New Music Uploads

Today at 16:28 PM, via iAfrica

Music distribution platform DistroKid has begun rolling out a new self-reporting system that requires creators to disclose whether artificial intelligence tools were used in the creation of newly uploaded music — joining a growing list of digital music platforms experimenting with AI transparency measures. The move follows a recent beta test launched with Spotify, which […]

Entertainment

AI Skills and Compute Africa Foundation Launches in Kigali to Bridge Continent’s AI Compute Gap

Today at 16:20 PM, via iAfrica

The AI Skills and Compute Africa Foundation (AISCA Foundation) officially launches in Kigali to dismantle the barriers to AI innovation, strengthening Africa’s artificial intelligence ecosystem. Through this initiative, AISCA Foundation aims to provide equitable access to compute, skills development, research support, and community building. Backed by seed funding from founding technology...

Health

How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare

Yesterday at 04:32 AM, via New York Times

The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.