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Fernandez sorry but will miss Man City – Rosenior

Today at 16:14 PM, via BBC News

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is still unavailable for the upcoming home match against Manchester City despite a recent apology, head coach Liam Rosenior says.

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Gold Dancer put down after winning at Aintree

Today at 16:14 PM, via BBC News

Gold Dancer is put down after he suffers a broken back when winning the Mildmay Novices’ Chase on day two of the Grand National Meeting.

South Africa

Gates Foundation Deepens Africa Commitment, Betting on Local Institutions and AI to Drive Health and Economic Outcomes

Today at 16:28 PM, via iAfrica

On a visit to Kenya, the foundation’s chief executive and Africa director described a strategic shift toward homegrown institutions, artificial intelligence, and women-centered development, even as traditional donor funding retreats. This interview was conducted by Teresa Clarke, Executive Editor and Chairperson of Africa.com, on the sidelines of the Gates Foundation Partners Convening in...

South Africa

Steenhuisen hails amendment to citrus export with China

Today at 15:29 PM, via SAnews

Steenhuisen hails amendment to citrus export with China

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the successful amendment of the cold treatment requirements regulating the export of South African citrus to the People’s Republic of China, describing it as a big step forward in expanding trade opportunities and deepening an already strong partnership.

Steenhuisen said the...

South Africa

Kusile: The dawn of SA’s energy security is breaking

Today at 15:20 PM, via SAnews

Kusile: The dawn of SA’s energy security is breaking

After years of setbacks, South Africa’s energy security and its landscape have finally turned the corner with Eskom’s Kusile Power Station now able to operate at full commercial capacity.This is the message by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered an address to Eskom workers at the power station on Friday.The power station...

World

Five things to know about Hungary’s election

Today at 16:10 PM, via NPR

Hungary votes Sunday in a pivotal test of Viktor Orbán’s “illiberal democracy,” as challenger Péter Magyar taps voter frustration, with stakes for Europe, NATO and the U.S.

Business

SAA chief executive resigns

Today at 15:26 PM, via BusinessTech

Chief executive officer of South African Airways (SAA), John Lamola, has resigned.

Sport

Strong warning sent to Orlando Pirates

Today at 15:50 PM, via The South African

Richards Bay co-coach Papi Zothwane says Orlando Pirates should not expect an easy match when the two sides meet in the Betway Premiership.

Education

Nigeria: Lagos, World Bank, FCMB Advance $500m Drive for Inclusive Education

Today at 13:55 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily Trust] The Lagos State Government, the World Bank and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) are advancing the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity-Governance (HOPE-GOV) programme, a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening the systems that underpin basic education and primary healthcare in Nigeria.

Education

The Miracle Unfolding in Mississippi Schools

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

Since 2013, performance on national tests in Mississippi has skyrocketed, while scores in blue states have lagged. What is it doing right?

Education

Nigeria: Nigerian Student Shines At Global Academic Examination

Today at 11:32 AM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] 17-year-old Nigerian student, Uchenna Scott-Ananaba, will this fall join the league of Nigerian students shining as beacons of academic excellence globally, having scored an impressive 1540 out of 1600 in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), THISDAY has learnt.

Science/Tech

Amazon to finally launch Leo satellite internet in ‘mid-2026’, says CEO

Today at 14:26 PM, via The Guardian

Andy Jassy tells shareholders that long-awaited rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink is ‘on the verge’ of going live

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Amazon has said its long-awaited satellite internet rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink will finally go live in “mid-2026”.

The chief executive, Andy Jassy, said in a letter to shareholders that the technology company was “on the verge of launching Amazon...

Science/Tech

Axiz Expands Its Cloud Portfolio With Adobe Creative Cloud Standard For Teams

Today at 13:28 PM, via Tech Financials

Axiz, a major distributor of digital technologies and services in Africa, has added Adobe Creative Cloud Standard for teams to its cloud portfolio- a new, cost-effective edition of Creative Cloud Pro This boosts its ability to support partners with scalable, business-ready creative solutions. As creative work becomes more important to business operations, many organisations still […]