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South Africa

El Niño effect on Southern Africa to be addressed by government agencies, partners 

Today at 12:49 PM, via SAnews

El Niño effect on Southern Africa to be addressed by government agencies, partners 

Southern Africa is in the grip of an urgent crisis, according to the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN). 

According to the FANRPAN, a record-breaking dry spell lasting over 30 days is scorching countries – Angola, Botswana, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique,...

South Africa

Programme to assist KZN small-scale farmers to become sustainable commercial businesses

Today at 12:20 PM, via SAnews

Programme to assist KZN small-scale farmers to become sustainable commercial businesses

KwaZulu-Natal small-scale farmers have been afforded an opportunity to grow into sustainable commercial businesses through a holistic, integrated programme, which will provide mechanisation, infrastructure and sector expertise.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube led the provincial launch of...

Sport

Surfer Sebastian Steudtner rides 28.57m wave

Today at 13:37 PM, via BBC News

World record holder Sebastian Steudtner rides a wave measured at 28.57m in Nazare, Portugal – an unofficial new world record awaiting confirmation.

Education

Expansion plans require 85,000 more childcare places by September 2025

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Pilot to explore how to repurpose unused school space to increase capacity for funded childcare

An estimated 85,000 additional childcare places would be required by September 2025 to enable the government’s planned expansion of funded childcare for working parents in England, according to the Department for Education.

A pilot will explore how to repurpose unused school space to support...

Lifestyle

Beyoncé rides high in modern Western chic

Today at 13:01 PM, via The South African

American singer Beyoncé served up a style spectacle that’s hotter than a Texas barbecue in her latest Instagram post.

Science/Tech

Big changes coming for JSE-listed firms

Today at 13:09 PM, via TechCentral

The operator of the JSE has proposed easing listing requirements in a bid to encourage smaller companies to the bourse.

Health

Heat-Related ER Visits Rose in 2023, CDC Study Finds

Yesterday at 21:41 PM, via New York Times

As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous five years, a sign of the major health risks of high temperatures.

Health

Scotland Pauses Gender Medications for Minors

Yesterday at 19:22 PM, via New York Times

The change followed a sweeping review by England’s National Health Service that found “remarkably weak” evidence for youth gender treatments.

Health

W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases

Yesterday at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how pathogens spread through the air.