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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

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.