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African Bank in hot water

Today at 10:11 AM, via Daily Investor

African Bank’s board has responded to increased scrutiny regarding the bank’s governance and leadership following the sudden resignation of CEO Kennedy Bungane.

South Africa

Right to human dignity a ‘fundamental’ right

Today at 09:21 AM, via SAnews

Right to human dignity a ‘fundamental’ right

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the right to human dignity as one of the “most fundamental” values enshrined in the Constitution. 

The President addressed the nation through his weekly newsletter ahead of the national commemoration of Human Rights Day this coming weekend.

“This year, we mark three decades since South Africa...

South Africa

President Ramaphosa committed to justice for victims of apartheid-era crimes

Today at 09:20 AM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa committed to justice for victims of apartheid-era crimes

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring justice for victims of apartheid-era crimes, saying their calls for accountability cannot be ignored. In a statement on Sunday, the Presidency said government remains determined to pursue justice for families who have long sought closure...

Education

Three-quarters of nine-month-olds in England have ‘daily screen time’

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Study shows average time on screens each day is 41 minutes, with some watching more than three hours a day

Three-quarters of nine-month-old babies in England are allowed daily screen time, while a small “heavy use” group watch more than three hours a day, according to a study.

Just 2% of the infants included in the research reportedly watched more than three hours a day, while the average...

Science/Tech

MTN’s mobile money machine

Today at 10:09 AM, via TechCentral

Strong growth in Ghana and Uganda has pushed transaction volumes past the half a trillion dollar mark.

Science/Tech

Cape Town intensifies CCTV rollout

Today at 09:53 AM, via ITWeb

The city’s Strategic Surveillance Unit marks CCTV camera expansion progress, with 85% of installations completed by mid-February.

Motoring

Rough week ahead for petrol prices

Today at 07:52 AM, via TopAuto

Global oil markets face another week of turmoil after a US attack on Iran’s main export hub heightened risks to supply across the Middle East, and deepened concerns over a conflict that’s already upended energy flows.