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Pain is inevitable for South Africa

Today at 13:34 PM, via Daily Investor

The conflict in the Middle East has introduced a shock that will inevitably lead to pain for South Africa’s fragile economy. However, the government is not without recourse.

South Africa

Long-awaited justice brings joy as uMzimkhulu communities reclaim land

Today at 12:50 PM, via SAnews

Long-awaited justice brings joy as uMzimkhulu communities reclaim land

Communities in uMzimkhulu have welcomed what they described as a long-awaited moment of justice and restoration, as President Cyril Ramaphosa officially handed over title deeds to land claim beneficiaries on Friday.

The handover, which forms part of government’s Land Restitution Programme under the Restitution...

South Africa

Deidre Uren appointed SABC News head

Today at 12:14 PM, via SABC News

Deidre Uren has been acting SABC News and Current Affairs Group Executive since January 1, 2026.

Sport

D-day for Livi in Kilmarnock; McInnes & Stewart in focus

Today at 13:46 PM, via BBC News

There is a crucial game at the foot of the Scottish Premiership table, while Falkirk’s in-form Barney Stewart and Heart of Midlothian manager Derek McInnes are also in the spotlight.

Sport

Who are the best midfielders Rooney played with?

Today at 13:05 PM, via BBC News

Wayne Rooney reflects on the qualities of his former midfield team‑mates and ranks them based on their ability, influence and impact at the highest level.

Education

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Host 2026 CAF African Schools Finals in April

Today at 13:49 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced that the 2026 edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals will be hosted in Harare, Zimbabwe, from April 2-10, 2026.

Education

The Kent meningitis outbreak: what is happening and why?

Today at 13:42 PM, via The Guardian

What causes meningitis, what the public health response has been and how the situation differs from Covid

The deadly outbreak of meningitis in Kent has fuelled concerns about how far the disease will spread and seen the return of people wearing masks and queueing for vaccines. The scenes are reminiscent of the Covid crisis, but meningitis is very different. Here we look at how the outbreak...

Science/Tech

Opera GX Web Browser Comes To Linux

Today at 13:00 PM, via Slashdot

BrianFagioli writes: Opera GX has officially landed on Linux, bringing its gamer-focused browser experience to Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and openSUSE-based systems. The browser includes GX Control for limiting RAM and network usage, a Hot Tabs Killer to shut down resource-heavy tabs, and built-in sidebar integrations for Discord and Twitch. Opera says this is not just a one-off port, but a...

Health

How New Mexico Became an Obamacare Success Story

Today at 11:01 AM, via New York Times

Affordable Care Act enrollment has dropped across the United States since the enhanced federal subsidies expired. But New Mexico has record numbers of people signing up.