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South Africa to star at Berlin Film Festival thanks to major deal

Today at 14:26 PM, via SA People

In a great scoop for SA, South Africa has been selected as the Country in Focus for the 2027 European Film Market (EFM) at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). This marks the first time in history that South Africa will enjoy this prestigious role at the famous festival in Germany. With over 2,288 press […]

South Africa

Lagos AI programme sets out to build the pipeline African builders have been missing

Today at 13:39 PM, via iAfrica

The Artificial Future, a multi-week AI initiative from YPIT, launches in Lagos this May with a hackathon for 250 builders, a global webinar series, and a conference bringing together investors, founders, and policymakers on June 13th Lagos, Nigeria — Young People in Tech (YPIT), a global community founded in Lagos in 2022, has launched The […]

South Africa

Gauteng Gambling Board CEO dismissed following forensic report

Today at 12:58 PM, via SAnews

Gauteng Gambling Board CEO dismissed following forensic report

Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has dismissed the CEO of the Gauteng Gambling Board and suspended its Chief Financial Officer, following the release of a forensic investigation report detailing alleged governance failures, procurement irregularities and financial...

World

Ukraine launches large-scale drone strikes on Russia

Today at 10:47 AM, via NPR

As peace talks stall, Ukraine launches one of the biggest drone strikes against Russia since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in an attempt to weaken Russia’s war machine.

Sport

Bolton to step down as All England Club chief

Today at 12:48 PM, via BBC News

Sally Bolton will step down as the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s (AELTC) chief executive after Wimbledon following six years in the role.

Education

Namibia: Beyond Perception – the Real Value of Libraries in Namibia

Today at 13:03 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Era] Although libraries in Namibia are often underestimated and not always given the recognition they deserve, they remain vital institutions for education, information access, and community development. In a rapidly changing world driven by knowledge and technology, libraries continue to serve as equalizers ensuring that information is accessible to everyone, regardless of background or...

Education

Liberia: Zankpaimah Set for Official Opening of Modern Elementary School

Today at 12:46 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Dawn] BONG COUNTY — Bong County Electoral District #7 Representative Foday E.K. Fahnbulleh has disclosed plans for the official opening of a newly constructed modern elementary school in Zankpaimah Town as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure and improve learning conditions within the district.

Science/Tech

Steven Soderbergh Defends AI Use in His New Documentary about John Lennon

Today at 13:34 PM, via Slashdot

John Lennon’s last interview — just hours before he was shot on December 8, 1980 — has become a documentary directed by Steven Soderbergh, debuting Saturday at the Cannes Film Festival. In a new interview with the Associated Press, Soderbergh defends the film’s limited use of AI to visualize concepts from that two-hour interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono:Soderbergh was resolved to let...

Health

How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare

Yesterday at 04:32 AM, via New York Times

The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.