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South Africa

dtic backs local forestry firms at major industry expo

Today at 09:42 AM, via SAnews

dtic backs local forestry firms at major industry expo

In a move to grow the economy and support the creation of jobs for South Africans, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) is supporting four South African companies in the forestry sector at the WoodEX for Africa and Deck and Flooring Expo, taking place from 9 to 11 June 2026 at the Gallagher Convention...

World

Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?

Yesterday at 21:44 PM, via BBC News

For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

Education

Sudan: Return of Universities to Original Campuses Signals Sudan’s Recovery – Higher Education Minister

Today at 11:06 AM, via AllAfrica

[SNA] KHARTOUM, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) — The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Modawi Musa, praised the administration of Al-Razi University for successfully finalizing arrangements to return to its main campus in Al-Azhari area, south of Khartoum. The university has fully resumed its academic activities within the framework of the state’s directive mandating...

Education

Healthy cooperation: how northern universities are linking with NHS trusts to drive innovation

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Backed by a mix of private and public finance, Huddersfield and Manchester are among many in the academic sector helping to create jobs and growth

Huddersfield might appear an unlikely setting for a thriving health research complex. The West Yorkshire town is best known for its manufacturing heritage, but has quickly become a honey pot for private sector businesses keen to collaborate with the...

Education

Africa: Foras.Ai Backs Arabic Ai Education Platform Efham.Ai

Yesterday at 20:47 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daba Finance] Foras.AI invested in Efham.ai, an Arabic-language AI education platform developed by Egypt-based NixAI, as demand grows for artificial intelligence skills across the Middle East and North Africa.

Education

South Africa: ‘It’s Hollywood’ – MPs Slam Leadership Vacuums As Higher Education Sector Positions Remain Unresolved

Yesterday at 20:21 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Maverick] As criticism mounts over acting appointments across the higher education sector, MPs have questioned why permanent appointments have not been filled. A leaked letter obtained by Daily Maverick reveals that a preferred candidate for the National Skills Fund was identified almost a year ago, yet no appointment has been finalised.

Lifestyle

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split

Today at 11:09 AM, via The South African

32-year-old Ariana Grande and 34-year-old Ethan Slater divorced their spouses to be together.

Lifestyle

Mel Viljoen sends warning to Afrikaner refugees

Today at 11:06 AM, via The South African

No soft life in the US: Mel Viljoen has issued a warning to Afrikaner refugee applicants, citing the experiences of those living in the US…

Lifestyle

Rock icons Limp Bizkit heading to South Africa

Today at 10:06 AM, via The South African

Multi-platinum rock icons Limp Bizkit are heading to South Africa for a blockbuster performance at FNB Stadium on Sunday, 13 December 2026.

Health

Are you too emotional?

Yesterday at 17:45 PM, via BBC News

Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.