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Africa must set the terms of ‘green gold’ minerals boom and avoid historical extraction

Today at 17:00 PM, via Daily Maverick

Africa’s transition minerals boom offers real leverage in a decarbonising world, but without coherent regulation and enforcement it risks repeating the extractive injustices of the past. Turning “green gold” into shared prosperity will depend on strong governance, local value capture, and putting affected communities at the centre of decision-making.

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BREAKING | Madibeng mayor Douglas Maimane fired

Today at 16:59 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Embattled Madibeng mayor Douglas Maimane has been fired by the ANC after he was recorded offering opposition councillors R200,000 to gang up on the ANC, his own party, in the coming elections.

South Africa

The Local Discovery Problem CMOs Can’t Afford To Ignore

Today at 15:44 PM, via iAfrica

In 2026, if you’re not accurate locally, you’re basically invisible everywhere. Caitlyn Greve, Digital Co-Ordinator from Sauce Advertising shares her two cents on how brands can update their marketing system for the AI era. If you’re a marketing decision-maker, you need to hear this: brands aren’t just losing clicks – they’re losing eligibility. As we all […]

Business

Top private schools carrying a tiny town in South Africa

Today at 17:00 PM, via BusinessTech

Property experts have reported that the property market in a small town is experiencing significant growth, driven by families of children attending prestigious schools in the town.

Education

Liberia: EJS Center Unveils Plans for African Women’s Campus in Monrovia

Today at 15:27 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Investigator] – The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development is moving forward with plans to build a continental women’s leadership campus in Monrovia, with its executive director declaring that Africa can no longer depend on Western spaces to shape its leadership future.

Education

Kenya: Nursing Council Warns Public Over Unaccredited Kisumu Nursing College

Today at 13:05 PM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) has warned the public against enrolling at Kisumu-based Northlands International Medical Training College, saying the institution is unaccredited and not authorised to offer nursing training programmes.

Education

‘Muslim kids are really underrepresented’: the animated movie where medieval maths meets eager young minds

Today at 10:34 AM, via The Guardian

Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a time-travel adventure whose child heroes must save the legacy of Islamic scholars who shaped modern science. Its makers reveal their inspiration, and reflect on their success

‘Some people said it doesn’t exist – that it’s a fantasy.” So says Flordeliza Dayrit of the silk road, the vast network of trade routes that once connected Asia, Africa and Europe...

Entertainment

Recipe of the day: Shakshouka Bake

Today at 16:52 PM, via The Citizen

Shakshouka Bake is a delicious twist on the classic Middle Eastern dish, combining vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients in a convenient baked form.

Science/Tech

Maryland Becomes First State To Pass Bill Banning ‘Surveillance Pricing’

Today at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Denver7: Maryland is poised to become the first state in the country to ban “surveillance pricing.” The practice refers to companies using a shopper’s personal data, such as browsing history, location, or purchasing behavior, to tailor prices to individual customers. The Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, passed this month and sent to the governor...

Science/Tech

Ketamine, psychedelics, GHB: is the US falling out of love with cocaine?

Today at 17:00 PM, via The Guardian

Use of the illicit drug has plummeted in recent years among gen Zers, compared with their parents’ generation

Ever since cocaine first emerged as a popular party drug via the shores of Miami in the early 1970s, use of the stimulant has been inextricably entwined with the very essence of capitalist excess and what it is to be American: brash, bombastic and brazen.

The wide-scale use of cocaine...

Science/Tech

Two South African Startups Selected To Join Milestone 10th Google For Startups Accelerator Africa Cohort

Today at 16:53 PM, via Tech Financials

Two South African technology startups—Loop and Vambo AI—have been selected to join the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. Chosen from an exceptionally competitive pool of nearly 2,600 applications, these innovators are part of a final pan-African group of 15 companies. With an acceptance rate of less than 1%, their selection highlights […]

Science/Tech

MTN And Cell C Lead Mobile Internet In South Africa In 2026

Today at 16:46 PM, via Tech Financials

MTN and Cell C share co-leadership in South Africa’s overall mobile ranking, with MTN posting the highest Download speed (Mb/s) at 41.3 Mbps and Cell C maintaining the best Latency (ms) for the fifth consecutive year. Download speeds progressed across all operators in the overall ranking this year, reflecting a broad-based improvement in network infrastructure […]

Health

What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?

Today at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

Volatile relationships, reckless impulsivity and an unstable identity are hallmarks of this misunderstood mental health condition.