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Jersey approves assisted dying law

Today at 13:40 PM, via BBC News

The Crown dependency is now the second part of the British Isles where assisted dying has been fully approved.

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The South African city going it alone

Today at 13:30 PM, via Newsday

The city of Cape Town has embarked on the next step in its plans to make the city independent from Eskom.

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Five tips to help you get your first job

Today at 13:28 PM, via BBC News

Whether it’s a Saturday job or your first full-time role, here are some expert tips to help you get on the career ladder.

South Africa

Budget restores SA’s credibility

Today at 12:23 PM, via SAnews

Budget restores SA’s credibility

The key economic milestones reflected in the 2026 Budget indicate that government’s implementation of structural reforms to support economic recovery has strengthened the country’s global standing.

This is due to government’s efforts to promote faster economic growth, anchored on four pillars: maintaining macroeconomic stability, implementing...

Business

Empowering Mining SMMEs for Inclusive Growth in Gauteng’s West Rand

Today at 13:07 PM, via BusinessTech

In the heart of the West Rand, where mining has shaped communities, livelihoods and Gauteng’s economic story for decades, a new chapter is being written, one that places small businesses, skills development and inclusion at the centre of the province’s mining future.

Sport

Springbok hopeful opens up after first call up

Today at 13:21 PM, via The South African

One newcomer who looks well set to make his Springbok debut this year has described his emotions after his first call up to the team camp.

Sport

Wrexham urged to ‘appreciate’ top six challenge

Today at 13:19 PM, via BBC News

Phil Parkinson has urged his Wrexham players to “appreciate” the challenge of their Championship play-off push as the regular season edges towards the crucial run-in.

Education

Tanzania: Ppaa Halts 586bn/ – in Tenders to Protect Public Funds

Today at 12:59 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily News] Dodoma — THE Public Procurement Appeals Authority (PPAA) has blocked the award of 43 tenders worth more than 586bn/- after establishing that the bidders lacked the required financial and technical capacity, in a decisive move to safeguard public funds.

Science/Tech

Why Sierra the Supercomputer Had to Die

Today at 13:00 PM, via Wired

For seven years, she ran high-security nuclear simulations for the US government. Now, this famous supercomputer is being put to death.

Health

Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds

Yesterday at 19:18 PM, via BBC News

Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.