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What are Canada’s gun ownership laws?

Today at 15:21 PM, via BBC News

A deadly mass shooting in British Columbia is likely to increase scrutiny of whether Canada’s gun laws should be toughened.

South Africa

Reflections ahead of SONA 2026

Today at 14:24 PM, via SAnews

Reflections ahead of SONA 2026

By Nomonde Mnukwa As South Africans prepare to listen and watch the State of the Nation Address (SoNa) on 12 February 2026 at 7pm, the country does so at a time marked by positive developments which include the strengthening of the rand, consecutive quarters of economic growth and having consistent power supply from Eskom.Our immediate task now is to...

South Africa

Braille signage unveiled at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

Today at 13:59 PM, via SAnews

Braille signage unveiled at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

Visually impaired visitors will now be able to access and engage with coastal environmental information at the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve in Cape Town, following the unveiling of the first Braille informational beach signage.

“The signage we unveiled today features Braille, raised tactile text, and QR codes that provide audio...

Sport

SA Rugby to accelerate women’s coaching pathway

Today at 14:52 PM, via The South African

Nine ex-Bok Women’s players were included on a list of 24 elite coaches who will form part of SA Rugby’s new Women Coaches’ Transitioning Workshop.

Education

Ghana: Call Off Strike …Dr Apaak Appeals to University Unions

Today at 13:43 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has appealed to striking university unions to call off their industrial action to safeguard teaching and learning in public universities.

Education

Botswana: Find Alternative Transport for Learners

Today at 13:37 PM, via AllAfrica

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — Local authorities have been instructed to find alternative modes of transport following government’s resolve that donkey carts are unsuitable for ferrying learners. The decision stemmed from concerns that donkey carts exposed learners to safety risks, including road accidents and harsh weather conditions.

Entertainment

Kekana sees positives ahead of crucial MC Alger test

Today at 15:14 PM, via The Citizen

‘We know why our team is here and we put ourselves in this position and we are the only ones that can take ourselves out of it,’ said the Sundowns midfielder.

Entertainment

Spurs sack Frank after miserable eight-month reign

Today at 14:59 PM, via The Citizen

‘Results and performances have led the board to conclude that a change at this point in the season is necessary,’ read part of an official Spurs statement.

Science/Tech

HFDX Records Significant Growth In BNB Perp Open Interest As Binance Coin Traders Seek Enhanced Liquidity

Today at 15:00 PM, via Tech Financials

BNB perp open interest appears to be an increasingly relevant factor in determining where crypto traders using leverage are targeting next, and the latest figures suggest a considerable shift towards decentralized infrastructure.  As Binance Coin remains at the heart of DeFi, Level 1 environments, and on-chain trading, traders using derivatives are increasingly looking beyond traditional […]