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South Africa

Government unveils plan to equip SA with skills for a changing world

Today at 11:57 AM, via SAnews

Government unveils plan to equip SA with skills for a changing world

Government has launched a new strategic plan to align education and skills development with the demands of a technology-driven economy and tackle high unemployment. 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile said rapid changes in how people learn and work, driven by technology, shifting demographics and economic pressures...

South Africa

President arrives in Spain for the In Defence of Democracy Initiative

Today at 11:47 AM, via SAnews

President arrives in Spain for the In Defence of Democracy Initiative

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in the Kingdom of Spain on a Working Visit, where he will participate in the In Defence of Democracy Initiative. 

In a statement on Thursday, The Presidency said that on consecutive days, the President will have an audience with the King of Spain, His Majesty Felipe VI, in...

South Africa

Nelson Mandela Bay moves swiftly to contain shot hole borer threat

Today at 11:47 AM, via SAnews

Nelson Mandela Bay moves swiftly to contain shot hole borer threat

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has activated an urgent response to contain the spread of the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer following reported sightings in parts of the metro.

The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer is an invasive species consisting of multiple cryptic species of ambrosia beetles.

In a statement...

World

Mediators push to extend U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Today at 13:45 PM, via NPR

Pakistan said it expected to host a second round of US-Iran negotiations to end the war, but did not say when or where the meetings would take place.

Business

Buy the Galaxy S26 Series on Samsung.com

Today at 13:16 PM, via BusinessTech

With powerful hardware working together with Samsung’s best-in-class camera system and intuitive AI experiences, everyday tasks have never been easier.

Education

How will attitudes change if students like me aren’t taught the truth about British colonial history? | Astrid Barltrop

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

The skewed perspectives in my A-level curriculum are staggering. Until that changes, harmful ideas about race and migration will live on

Astrid Barltrop is the winner of the 2026 Emerging Voices award (16-18 category) and a year 13 student in Oxfordshire

“Lord Cromer was a successful consul-general of Egypt. To what extent do you agree?” I read this essay prompt in my A-level history class,...

Science/Tech

Spartans.com Disrupts Market With $7M Monthly Leaderboard, While Stake Exits Tier-One Zones & Rainbet Struggles

Today at 13:58 PM, via Tech Financials

The crypto casino environment in 2026 bears no resemblance to its state two years prior. Former industry leaders are currently hemorrhaging users, burdened by legal disputes, skyrocketing marketing expenses, and loyalty programs that fail everyone except the largest whales. Gamblers have noticed this decline. Consequently, they are migrating. Filling this void, Spartans.com has executed the […]

Science/Tech

Standard Bank data breach fallout deepens

Today at 13:36 PM, via TechCentral

The leaked information includes client names, ID numbers, contact details, account numbers and some credit card details.

Motoring

Better news about petrol prices this May

Today at 08:10 AM, via TopAuto

The projected petrol price increase for May has dropped over the past week, though petrol and diesel are still facing significant hikes.

Health

Nature Is Still Molding Human Genes, Study Finds

Yesterday at 17:00 PM, via New York Times

Some researchers hold that evolution hasn’t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA indicates that natural selection continued to shape hundreds of genes.