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Government’s ‘new’ R100 billion BEE fund under fire

Today at 17:22 PM, via Daily Investor

South Africa’s proposed R100 billion BEE Transformation Fund is facing strong criticism. despite it being adjusted to make it more attractive for companies to contribute to it.

South Africa

Ghana Partners With Google to Bring Local Language AI Tools Into Schools

Today at 16:28 PM, via iAfrica

The Ghanaian government has entered a strategic partnership with Google to integrate artificial intelligence tools in local languages into the national education system. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the agreement Friday, Jan. 23, in a Facebook post while attending the Generative AI Summit in the United Kingdom. The initiative supports Ghana’s efforts to modernize education […]

South Africa

Reserve Bank keeps repo rate at 6.75%

Today at 15:51 PM, via SAnews

Reserve Bank keeps repo rate at 6.75%

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%.

This was announced by Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago on Thursday.

The prime lending rate will also stay steady at 10.25%.

“Two members [of the MPC] favoured a cut of 25 basis points, while four preferred a hold.

“The Quarterly...

Sport

Six of the most memorable goalkeeper goals

Today at 16:43 PM, via BBC News

After Anatoliy Trubin’s dramatic winner for Benfica against Real Madrid, BBC Sport looks at the most memorable goals by goalkeepers.

Education

Nigeria: Primary School Teacher Awarded N50m, Car, House

Today at 15:08 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Trust] A primary school teacher, Solanke Francis Taiwo, has emerged as the Overall Best Teacher in Nigeria for 2025, winning N50 million, a brand-new car, and a fully furnished two-bedroom house.

Science/Tech

Seven of the World’s Ten Best-Selling Smartphones in 2025 Were iPhones

Today at 16:40 PM, via Slashdot

Apple sold seven of the ten best-selling smartphones globally in 2025, a lopsided dominance that underscores how thoroughly the company controls the premium end of the mobile market. The iPhone 16 was the single best-selling phone worldwide, and Apple’s presence extended all the way down to the tenth spot where the iPhone 16e — its newest budget-friendly option — found consistent demand in...

Science/Tech

Temu lies about shipping orders in South Africa

Today at 16:29 PM, via MyBroadband

A MyBroadband reader was recently surprised when they got a “Shipping Confirmed” push notification from the Temu mobile app for free items, despite having no pending orders.

Science/Tech

Nothing CEO Says Company Won’t Launch New Flagship Smartphone Every Year ‘For the Sake of It’

Today at 16:00 PM, via Slashdot

Android smartphone maker Nothing won’t release a Phone 4 this year, the company’s founder and chief executive said, and that the 2025 Phone 3 will remain the brand’s flagship device throughout 2026. “We’re not just going to churn out a new flagship every year for the sake of it, we want every upgrade to feel significant,” Carl Pei said in a video. “Just because the rest of the industry does...