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South Africa

SA to host WEF Special Davos Meeting in 2027

Today at 13:18 PM, via SAnews

SA to host WEF Special Davos Meeting in 2027

Government has clarified that South Africa will host the World Economic Forum’s Special Davos Meeting in 2027, and not the World Economic Forum Africa Summit, as previously communicated.

“Government expresses its appreciation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) for selecting South Africa as the host of this gathering. South Africa stands...

Business

Big changes coming for one group of workers in South Africa

Today at 15:00 PM, via BusinessTech

South African Department of Labour has proposed reclassification for performers in the advertising, artistic and cultural sectors, opening access to a host of rights and legal protections.

Sport

Ireland injury list ‘larger than normal’ – Farrell

Today at 15:37 PM, via BBC News

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he hopes the Six Nations will be a “good experience” for the more untested players in his squad as he admitted his injury list is a “bit larger than normal”.

Education

Malawi: Children Demand Child-Sensitive 2025-2026 Budgeting

Today at 16:16 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nyasa Times] Forty (40) children drawn from Balaka, Dowa, Mchinji, Mwanza and Ntchisi on Saturday gathered in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, to provide their inputs and recommendations in the formulation of the forthcoming 2025-2026 National Budget.

Education

Namibia: Parents Demand Temporary Schools for Stranded Pupils

Today at 16:10 PM, via AllAfrica

[Namibian] Weeks after the 2026 academic year officially started, some parents are calling on the education ministry to urgently set up temporary schools or tents to accommodate pupils who are still without placements.

Education

Togo: Regional English Language Fellows Conference Strengthens U.S.-Togo Education Partnerships

Today at 13:38 PM, via AllAfrica

[U.S. Embassy Lome] Senior government officials, educators, and partners convened in Lomé for the Regional English Language Fellows Conference to advance collaboration in English language education and professional exchange. The event highlighted ongoing U.S. support for education and innovation in Togo, recognized national efforts to expand English instruction, and reaffirmed shared...

Lifestyle

LATEST | DJ Warras murder accused denied bail

Today at 13:45 PM, via The South African

The man accused of involvement in DJ Warras’ murder will remain in custody after the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court denied his bail application.

Science/Tech

AI is Hitting UK Harder Than Other Big Economies, Study Finds

Today at 16:40 PM, via Slashdot

The UK is losing more jobs than it is creating because of AI and is being hit harder than rival large economies, new research suggests. From a report: British companies reported that AI had resulted in net job losses over the past 12 months, down 8% — the highest rate among other leading economies including the US, Japan, Germany and Australia, according to a study by the investment bank Morgan...

Science/Tech

Angry Gamers Are Forcing Studios To Scrap or Rethink New Releases

Today at 16:00 PM, via Slashdot

The video game industry is experiencing something that most consumer-facing businesses would consider remarkable: organized online campaigns from players are actually forcing studios to cancel projects or publicly walk back any association with AI-generated content. Running With Scissors, the publisher behind the Postal shooter franchise, recently scrapped a title after players accused its...

Health

What does it take to be a prison officer?

Today at 15:30 PM, via BBC News

In a recent survey, 72% of prison officers say they are frequently stressed at work, 42% say they have been assaulted at least once. So what motivates them – and how do they cope?