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South Africa

I remain here; I will not resign – President Ramaphosa

Today at 20:52 PM, via SAnews

I remain here; I will not resign – President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not resign following last week’s Constitutional Court judgment on the Section 89 impeachment process linked to the 2020 theft at his Phala Phala farm.

Addressing the nation at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Monday evening, the President said nothing in the Constitutional Court ruling...

Business

End of an era for 158-year-old diamond mine in South Africa

Today at 17:00 PM, via BusinessTech

The joint provisional liquidators of Ekapa Minerals and Ekapa Resources (“Ekapa”), which are currently in provisional liquidation, have begun a formal process to sell the Ekapa Diamond Mine.

Sport

Three clubs eyeing Bowen – Tuesday’s gossip

Today at 22:16 PM, via BBC News

Multiple clubs interested in West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen, Liverpool eye Monaco duo Maghnes Akliouche and Lamine Camara, and Juventus considering a loan move for Nicolas Jackson.

Sport

Advocaat open to return as Curacao boss resigns

Today at 20:00 PM, via BBC News

Dick Advocaat could make a surprise return as head coach of the Curacao national team after his successor Fred Rutten resigned from the role just a month out from their World Cup debut.

Sport

Glasgow could be forced to host URC final in Belfast

Today at 19:34 PM, via BBC News

Glasgow Warriors are forced to search for a venue outside Scotland to host the United Rugby Championship final should they progress that far – and are considering Belfast’s Affidea Stadium.

Education

Uganda: Today in History – LRA Rebels Abduct 41 Students From Lacor Seminary

Today at 19:48 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] On this day in 2003, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) carried out one of its most chilling attacks on an educational institution in Northern Uganda, abducting 41 students from St Joseph’s Minor Seminary in Lacor, Gulu District, during a night raid that left the community shaken and in mourning.

Education

Facing the Reality of Cellphones in School

Today at 19:32 PM, via New York Times

Readers discuss the effects of cellphone bans in school and screen time limits. Also: Close “Alligator Alcatraz”; President Trump’s vulgar language.

Science/Tech

GM Cutting Hundreds of Salaried IT Workers As It Trims Costs, Evaluates Needs

Today at 22:00 PM, via Slashdot

GM is laying off about 500 to 600 salaried IT workers, mainly in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan, as it restructures its technology organization and trims costs. “GM is transforming its Information Technology organization to better position the company for the future. As part of that work, we have made the difficult decision to eliminate certain roles globally. We are grateful for the...

Science/Tech

iPhone-Android RCS Conversations Are End-To-End Encrypted In iOS 26.5

Today at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

Apple says end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between iPhone and Android is now available in iOS 26.5, though the feature is still considered beta and depends on carrier support on both sides. MacRumors reports: Apple says that it worked with Google to lead a cross-industry effort to add E2EE to RCS. iOS users will need iOS 26.5, while Android users will need the latest version of Google...

Science/Tech

Top Cryptos to Buy in 2026: BlockDAG, Ethereum, Chainlink, & Solana Poised For Growth

Today at 20:00 PM, via Tech Financials

The window for life-changing wealth in the digital asset space is closing faster than ever as institutional capital floods the market. In 2026, cryptocurrency has transitioned from a speculative experiment into the backbone of the global financial system. With the integration of AI, the tokenization of real-world assets, and the massive success of spot ETFs, […]

Motoring

Flights cancelled at two major airports in South Africa

Today at 14:31 PM, via TopAuto

Airports Company South Africa has announced that certain flights may be delayed, diverted or cancelled at two major airports due to the severe weather, which the government has declared a national disaster.