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Cold conditions forecast for Gauteng

Today at 10:09 AM, via SA People

Authorities have warned Gauteng residents to prepare for cold and cool conditions, with temperatures in Johannesburg and Pretoria remaining below 20 degrees today.

Education

Nigeria: JAMB, Stakeholders Set Varsity Cut-Off Mark At 150, 100 for Others

Today at 08:23 AM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), alongside heads of tertiary institutions and other key stakeholders, has fixed the minimum admissible scores for the 2024/2025 academic session into Nigeria’s higher institutions at 150.

Science/Tech

Temu Now Delivers In 1 Day In SA With Local Warehouse

Today at 10:00 AM, via Tech Financials

Shoppers in South Africa can now receive their Temu orders in as little as one day, thanks to the e-commerce giant’s new local warehouse dispatch option. This move is part of Temu’s global strategy to reduce delivery times and expand its product range, bringing faster and more reliable service to customers. Faster Delivery, Wider Selection Eligible products marked “Local...

Science/Tech

Huawei Showcases Digital Solutions To Transform The Public Sector

Today at 09:32 AM, via Tech Financials

As South Africa looks to modernise its public services and close digital gaps in health, education, governance, and safety, Huawei used the platform of the 2025 Public Service Forum – held during Huawei South Africa Connect in Johannesburg – to highlight how intelligent technologies are reshaping service delivery and improving lives. Held under the theme […]

Science/Tech

Chinese Satellites Complete First High-Altitude Rendezvous For Possible Groundbreaking Refueling

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

Two Chinese satellites, SJ-25 and SJ-21, have reportedly completed the first autonomous high-altitude orbital docking. “Although unconfirmed, this is thought to be the first orbital refueling at such a height — the two satellites are currently over 20,000 miles from Earth,” reports ExtremeTech. From the report: Orbital refueling is an important component in keeping satellites and space stations...

Health

Can (and should) we cure blindness?

Today at 09:56 AM, via BBC News

Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be ‘cured’? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research and Innovation).

Health

What in the World

Yesterday at 15:30 PM, via BBC News

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