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South Africa’s new man in Washington

Today at 09:25 AM, via Daily Investor

South Africa appointed career diplomat Thabo Thage as its so-called minister plenipotentiary to Washington as it finalises the selection of a permanent ambassador.

South Africa

Investing for a better SA 

Today at 09:32 AM, via SAnews

Investing for a better SA 

South Africa is choosing momentum over hesitation. At a time when global markets are marked by volatility and investor caution, the country is pressing ahead with its sixth Investment Conference – a signal that it intends not to retreat, but to compete.On Tuesday, 31 March 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa will convene the latest gathering in Johannesburg,...

Business

FNB sends a warning about South Africa

Today at 08:54 AM, via BusinessTech

FNB’s economists have warned that the conflict in the Middle East could hurt South Africa’s economic recovery.

Education

Nigeria: SSANU Gives Govt One Month Ultimatum Over 2009 Agreement

Today at 08:36 AM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Trust] The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a one-month ultimatum to the federal government to conclude the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement or face an indefinite strike.

Education

Uganda: Kasese Hard-to-Reach Schools Struggling to Offer Education

Today at 07:15 AM, via AllAfrica

[Independent (Kampala)] Kasese, Uganda — Government-aided primary schools in hard-to-reach areas in Kasese District are grappling with severe challenges that continue to undermine pupils’ academic performance, despite efforts by education stakeholders to improve learning outcomes.

Science/Tech

Apple’s Early Days: Massive Oral History Shares Stories About Young Wozniak and Jobs

Today at 09:34 AM, via Slashdot

Apple’s 50th anniversary is this week — and Fast Company’s Harry McCracken just published an 11,000-word oral history with some fun stories from Apple’s earliest days and the long and winding road to its very first home computers:Steve Wozniak, cofounder, Apple: I told my dad when I was in high school, “I’m going to own a computer someday.” My dad said, “It costs as much as a house.” And I...

Motoring

Warning over fuel price gouging in South Africa

Today at 08:33 AM, via TopAuto

The Competition Commission has warned businesses to comply with the law and avoid price gouging motorists during this period of fuel price volatility.

Motoring

Silver lining about petrol prices

Today at 07:44 AM, via TopAuto

A crucial pipeline in the Middle East is circumventing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, helping to improve global oil supplies and fuel prices.

Health

A Secret History of Psychosis

Yesterday at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

Cohen Miles-Rath heard voices telling him to kill his father. After they passed, he spent years retracing the path of his delusions.