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Crime has killed a top South African factory

Today at 14:37 PM, via Newsday

British American Tobacco South Africa will close its only local manufacturing facility and end domestic production by the end of 2026.

Sport

Hearts seal McPake deal and consider new Mato move

Today at 13:50 PM, via BBC News

Hearts confirm that St Johnstone winger Josh McPake is to join under freedom of contract in the summer and may try to speed up the arrival of “brilliant talent” Rogers Mato.

Education

Liberia: From Classroom to Streets

Today at 14:18 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Dawn] Gbarnga — Each morning, as school bells ring across Gbarnga City and children in pressed uniforms hurry toward their classrooms, 10-year-old Kolu Sumo takes a different path, one that leads to the roadside.

Education

Kenya: Finland Education Scholarship Case Resumes in Nakuru

Today at 13:26 PM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Sh1.1 billion Finland Education Scholarship programme trial resumed hearings as the Director of Public Prosecutions unveiled the 137th witness at the Nakuru Law Courts.

Science/Tech

The Tea App Is Back With a New Website

Today at 14:00 PM, via Wired

Months after major data leaks, the app where women leave Yelp-style reviews about men is relaunching with a new website. It’s not back on iOS, but the Android app has new AI features.

Health

How Can I Support a Depressed Friend?

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who wants to help a struggling pal but is growing frustrated.