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Global EV sales hampered by China, US slowdown in January

Today at 11:12 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Global EV registrations fell 3% in January as the introduction of a purchase tax and lower EV subsidies in China and policy changes in the US hindered sales, data by consultancy Benchmark Mineral Intelligence showed on Friday

South Africa

News24 | OPINION | Alarming new bill tries to ‘police’ nonprofit organisations

Today at 11:26 AM, via News24

A new draft amendment bill proposes changes to the regulatory framework governing nonprofit organisations which would turn the Nonprofit Organisations Directorate from a largely facilitative body into an enforcement authority with punitive powers, Alison Tilley writes for GroundUp.

Sport

Have the Springboks peaked too soon?

Today at 11:07 AM, via The South African

With the 2027 Rugby World Cup appearing on the horizon, a leading coach believes the Springboks may be peaking at the wrong time.

Education

Ghana: Ghana Advances Education Sector Devolution With New Bill

Today at 11:53 AM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), together with the Ministry of Education (MoE), has launched the process to enact a new Education Sector Devolution Bill.

Lifestyle

Tracy Hlophe shares cute childhood photo

Today at 11:10 AM, via The South African

Business owner and all-around gorgeous girlie, Tracy Hlophe, treated the internet to how she looked as a child.

Science/Tech

Why Spartans is Becoming a Top Contender to DraftKings and Fanatics: The Super Bowl Shift

Today at 11:59 AM, via Tech Financials

The Super Bowl season typically pushes fans in multiple directions simultaneously, from displaying team colors to monitoring odds before the game starts. This year, Fanatics experienced significant pressure after a surprise Patriots–Seahawks game caused jersey deficits, digital criticism, and a formal apology regarding inventory gaps. Simultaneously, DraftKings took advantage of the trend,...

Science/Tech

Ring Cancels Its Partnership With Flock Safety After Surveillance Backlash

Today at 11:00 AM, via Slashdot

Following intense backlash to its partnership with Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company that works with law enforcement agencies, Ring has announced it is canceling the integration. From a report: In a statement published on Ring’s blog and provided to The Verge ahead of publication, the company said: “Following a comprehensive review, we determined the planned Flock Safety...

Science/Tech

Start-up king joins Paratus Rwanda

Today at 10:50 AM, via TechCentral

Paratus Group has appointed telecoms veteran Innocent Mutimura to lead its new Rwanda operations.

Motoring

Suzuki Jimny drives nationwide NSRI Cars4Good 2026 campaign

Today at 08:10 AM, via TopAuto

Suzuki Auto South Africa has partnered with the NSRI for Cars4Good 2026, a nationwide fundraising campaign that raises lifesaving awareness and support, with four Suzuki Jimny 5-door GLX manuals up for grabs.