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South Africa

President announces new Climate Commissioners

Today at 11:25 AM, via SAnews

President announces new Climate Commissioners

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the new cohort of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) Commissioners for the 2026 – 2030 tenure.The 25 commissioners have been appointed in terms of the Climate Change Act, 2024.The commissioners are representative of broader sections of South African society, including business, labour,...

South Africa

NSFAS  processes funding applications for 2026 

Today at 11:09 AM, via SAnews

NSFAS  processes funding applications for 2026 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has processed all funding applications ahead of the start of the 2026 academic year.“NSFAS is pleased to confirm that it has processed all 2026 funding applications prior to the start of the 2026 academic year as committed to by the 31st December 2025. All students can view their...

World

What lies ahead for Venezuela after U.S. attack?

Today at 11:47 AM, via NPR

The future of Venezuela is uncertain after the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro. The vice president is now in charge, but she hasn’t indicated she’ll fall in step with President Trump.

Business

Warning to braai lovers in South Africa

Today at 11:00 AM, via BusinessTech

The latest Braai Index indicates that the cost of hosting a braai in South Africa is becoming more affordable—but meat prices are still shooting up.

Sport

Arsenal sign Sweden teenager Holmberg

Today at 12:00 PM, via BBC News

Eighteen-year-old defender Smilla Holmberg says “it’s always been my dream to play for Arsenal” after signing a long-term contract.

Education

Nigeria: Governor Soludo Reaffirms Commitment to Education Reform

Today at 02:07 AM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transform the state’s education sector, with plans to recruit more teachers to improve the quality of learning across public schools.

Education

‘Oh my gosh, they’re all from London and Cambridge’: York University’s northerners fight back

Yesterday at 15:00 PM, via The Guardian

Lucy Morville, from Burnley, thought most students would be from the north and felt ‘culture shock’ surrounded by southerners

Like many students from the north, Lucy Morville says she felt “culture shock” at being surrounded by southerners when she arrived at university. But she said the shock was even greater because it wasn’t what she expected when she enrolled at the University of York.

“I...

Entertainment

Man Utd sack Amorim

Today at 12:25 PM, via The Citizen

Amorim is sacked just 14 months after arriving at Old Trafford.