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South Africa

KZN Legislature adopts R168.2 billion budget

Today at 12:27 PM, via SAnews

KZN Legislature adopts R168.2 billion budget

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has welcomed the adoption of the province’s R168.2 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, marking an important milestone towards driving economic growth, strengthening service delivery and improving the lives of residents. 

The budget, approved by the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature on Tuesday,...

South Africa

Durban University of Technology Hosts First African DataScientia Symposium, Launching Continental Living Lab on Sovereign AI

Today at 12:27 PM, via iAfrica

Durban University of Technology has become the first African institution to host the DataScientia International Symposium, ending a decade in which the global research gathering has been held exclusively in Europe — and using the moment to launch the first DataScientia Living Lab on the continent. The three-day symposium, held under the theme “Diversity-Aware Sovereign […]

Education

Liberia: Boegeezay Public School Principal Alleges Political Intimidation That Forces Him to Change Keynote Speaker Last-Minute

Today at 13:38 PM, via AllAfrica

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Acting Principal of Boegeezay Public School in Monweh Education District, River Cess County, has accused senior education authorities and supporters of the National Identification Registry (NIR) Director, Mr. Andrew Peters of using intimidation and political influence to hijack the school’s graduation program, forcing a last-minute change to its commencement...

Education

Liberia: Mitman Urges Yarkpawolo Students to Dream Beyond Their Circumstances

Today at 13:36 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] Award-winning author, filmmaker, and educator Prof. Gregg Mitman has challenged students of Yarkpawolo Public School to rise above the limitations of their environment, declaring that determination, hard work, and education possess the power to transform not only individual lives but entire communities.

Education

Liberia: Grand Bassa County Dedicates Renovated J.J. Cheeseman Elementary School, New Sports Pitch Fence to Boost Education and Youth Development

Today at 12:59 PM, via AllAfrica

[FrontPageAfrica] Buchanan — The Grand Bassa County Administration, under the leadership of Superintendent Karyou Johnson, on Monday, July 20 dedicated the newly renovated J.J. Cheeseman Elementary School in Edina and the newly constructed Compound One Sports Pitch Fence, marking another milestone in the county’s ongoing efforts to strengthen education, youth empowerment and community development.

Science/Tech

Long Presumed Dead, a Thriving Coral Reef Is Discovered in West Africa

Today at 13:00 PM, via Slashdot

Scientists have rediscovered a healthy coral reef off the coast of Benin more than 60 years after surveyors first hinted at its existence. “At least eight coral types and eight fish species have formed a thriving ecosystem on this long-forgotten site,” reports Inside Climate News. “What they had captured was a wealth of marine life: six types of soft coral; two black corals; and eight species...