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South Africa is being left behind

Today at 07:30 AM, via Daily Investor

South Africa’s economy has dramatically underperformed its emerging market peers due to poor policy, corruption, and collapsing state capacity, leaving the country far smaller, poorer, and less competitive than it should be.

Africa

Mbeumo & Wissa ‘inspiring’ – Ouattara

Wednesday at 00:11 AM, via BBC News

As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Sport

Terrific Tongue’s five-wicket haul

Today at 06:47 AM, via BBC News

Josh Tongue takes five wickets for 45 runs as Australia finish their first innings 152 all out on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Sport

Carse punishes Green hesitation with direct hit

Today at 05:53 AM, via BBC News

Cameron Green is made to rue his hesitation between the wickets as the Australian batter is run out by Brydon Carse at the non-striker’s end for 17, leaving Australia 143-7 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Sport

‘That’s unbelievable’ – Carey fall into England’s trap

Today at 05:41 AM, via BBC News

Ben Stokes takes the wicket of Alex Carey as his ball towards the leg side is played by the Australian batter straight into the hands of Zak Crawley at leg slip as Australia fall to 91-6 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Education

‘The hidden engine room’: how amateur historians are powering genealogical research

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Wealth of datasets compiled as private passions are now a goldmine for those hunting for their ancestors

The autumn sunlight is filtering through quietly falling leaves as Louise Cocker stands in front of the gravestone of James Henry Payne and takes a quick photograph. Payne died at the age of 73 in October 1917 and was buried in the Norfolk town of North Walsham, along with his wife Eleanor...

Education

‘Keeps your mind alert’: older Swedes reap the benefits of learning for pleasure

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Retirees with ‘fantastic hunger for education’ taking part in university organised events in record numbers

Record numbers of Swedish retirees are enrolling in a university run “by pensioners for pensioners” amid increased loneliness and a growing appetite for learning and in-person interactions.

Senioruniversitet, a national university that collaborates with Sweden’s adult education...

Science/Tech

Apirone unveils updated dashboard built with comprehensive design system

Today at 07:38 AM, via Tech Financials

Tallinn, Estonia (PinionNewswire) — Apirone has announced a completely updated dashboard, built from the ground up on its own design system. This release marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to refine user experience and establish a foundation for future development. Elements of style According to the team, the redesign goes far […]

Science/Tech

Big problems for new Eskom break-up plan

Today at 07:34 AM, via MyBroadband

Under a revised unbundling plan approved by electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Eskom will continue to own and control the country’s transmission infrastructure,.

Science/Tech

After Ripple (XRP) broke below a key price level, investor demand for CryptoEasily strategies surged by 163%

Today at 07:33 AM, via Tech Financials

London, UK (PinionNewswire) — When Ripple (XRP) prices fell below the key $2 support level, market sentiment was quickly gripped by panic. However, in stark contrast to the pessimistic tone on social media, savvy money is quietly shifting: in the past two weeks, user demand and asset allocation volume on the innovative digital asset strategy […]

Science/Tech

Apirone’s 2025 year in review: growth, innovation & powerful new features

Today at 07:27 AM, via Tech Financials

Tallinn, Estonia (PinionNewswire) — As 2025 comes to a close, Apirone has reached one of its most transformative years yet. Throughout the year, the team focused on expanding ecosystem support, improving performance, and delivering new tools that make crypto operations faster, smoother, and more accessible for users. The year was marked not only by new […]

Health

What Is a Grief Attack?

Tuesday at 12:02 PM, via New York Times

Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful.