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South Africa

Corrections Week to kick off next week

Today at 11:18 AM, via SAnews

Corrections Week to kick off next week

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will observe Corrections Week from 22 to 28 September 2025.The week is aimed at promoting awareness and understanding of South Africa’s corrections system.“Corrections Week is premised on at least two notions: firstly, that rehabilitation, and not punishment, works in correcting offending...

Africa

Mpina’s removal from Tanzania’s presidential race boosts Samia’s reelection chances

Yesterday at 18:00 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race.  The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]

Business

Big VAT changes coming for South Africa

Today at 12:00 PM, via BusinessTech

National Treasury has outlined the significant VAT changes contained in the draft Tax Laws Amendment Bill as well as its plans to modernise South Africa’s VAT regime.

Business

Will interest rates fall further?

Today at 11:18 AM, via BBC News

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Education

Colleges Need to Host Difficult Speakers

Today at 11:03 AM, via New York Times

As a college leader, I know better than most that we must encourage controversial speakers, not silence them.

Science/Tech

Permanent Standard Time Could Cut Strokes, Obesity Among Americans

Today at 12:00 PM, via Slashdot

A new Stanford-led study finds that switching permanently to standard time could prevent 300,000 strokes and reduce obesity in 2.6 million Americans by better aligning circadian rhythms with natural light. Researchers argue that the twice-yearly clock changes are the worst option for public health, while permanent daylight saving time would offer two-thirds of the benefits. From a report: “We...