Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela came under fire in Parliament on Friday for placing NSFAS under administration. He claimed the move wasn’t political but aimed at stabilising governance. Manamela is accused of appointing his own leader rather than the CEO candidate recommended by the board, Carrim Waseem.
Zambia has taken a major step in advancing its digital transformation agenda after signing a Memorandum of Understanding between SMART Zambia and Huawei Technologies to jointly support the development of a National Artificial Intelligence Data Centre. The agreement also includes a capacity-building programme that will see 5,000 ICT professionals trained by 2028 through Huawei’s Global […]
Mozambique’s new National Agency for Tourism Development and Investment, known as Anditur, will use artificial intelligence as a core tool to strengthen tourism promotion, improve visitor experience and attract investment to the sector. According to Lusa, citing the May 25 decree approved by the Council of Ministers, Anditur will be responsible for developing and managing […]
The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will also address tensions in the Middle East and Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Israel and Lebanon officials are set to meet today as U.S.-Iran peace talks continue. And, a federal judge declined to block Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting.
American Sepp Kuss gains the first Giro d’Italia stage win of his career as team-mate Jonas Vingegaard moves closer to overall general classification victory.
Everton boss David Moyes reveals on the latest episode of the Wayne Rooney Show the inside story on Wayne Rooney’s move to Manchester United – with Sir Alex Ferguson twice making moves to sign the then teenage striker.
Honda’s Dean Harrison continues his strong form at the Isle of Man TT by posting the fastest Superbike and Superstock speeds in the final qualifying sessions on Friday.
The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.
[Capital FM] The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi is targeting university students with a nationwide innovation and skills development drive as it launched the Freedom 250 Festival Tour at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A viral Facebook post claims a Tanzanian graduate used his degree certificate to wrap his breakfast. But the image has been substantially manipulated and the University of Dar es Salaam have denied issuing the certificate.
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has dissolved the Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy for failing to enforce compliance with school safety regulations following yesterday’s dormitory fire that led to the death of 16 students.
Sip, snack and sparkle in Sandton as the Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival pops back to Inanda Polo Club this Friday and Saturday (30-31 May).
This victory marks a historic milestone. With the brand becoming the first Chinese automotive manufacturer to claim the prestigious title in the competition’s 40-year history.
Huge Group Limited (JSE: HUG), a South African investment holding entity focused on building and managing strategically integrated enabling ecosystems, today announced the publication of its Integrated Annual Report for the financial period ended 28 February 2026. The report details Huge Group’s continued evolution as an investment holding company focused on ecosystem investments and provides […]
Made for those who hate having a TV in the home, Samsung’s Movingstyle monitor-on-wheels brings the entertainment when you need it and hides away in a closet when you don’t.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Fortune: The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a push to avoid a lawsuit alleging that Facebook and Instagram harmed young users, a decision that comes as social media companies increasingly face legal scrutiny. Parent company Meta appealed after Vermont’s highest court allowed a suit filed by its attorney general in 2023 to move forward. The company is...
His research showing the positive effects of athletics on intellectually disabled children led Eunice Kennedy Shriver to ask him to help stage the Games.
The order came after U.S. officials said that a 50-bed facility was being established in the African country to house American citizens exposed to the virus.