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South Africa

AfDB approves $13m to support Ebola response in DRC, Uganda and South Sudan

Today at 13:40 PM, via SAnews

AfDB approves $13m to support Ebola response in DRC, Uganda and South Sudan

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved $13 million in emergency grants to strengthen efforts to contain the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

The funding is aimed at reinforcing national emergency responses, curbing the spread of the...

South Africa

Manamela appoints independent assessor at University of Venda

Today at 13:18 PM, via SAnews

Manamela appoints independent assessor at University of Venda

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has notified the University of Venda Council of his intention to appoint an independent assessor following escalating governance challenges and leadership instability at the institution.

The move follows allegations levelled against the university’s Vice-Chancellor and...

South Africa

Western Cape speeds up flood-damaged road repairs

Today at 12:38 PM, via SAnews

Western Cape speeds up flood-damaged road repairs

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has assured residents and farmers that a temporary crossing at the flood-damaged Smalblaar Bridge will be in place before the end of the year, while the  permanent restoration of the bridge is expected to take more than 12 months.

The bridge serves as a vital transport link for farms, residents and...

Africa

All you need to know about Wafcon 2026

Today at 12:30 PM, via BBC News

Find out the favourites, format and kick-off times for the delayed 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which starts on 26 July.

Education

Ghana: Telecel Ghana Commissions Equipped It Lab for UG

Today at 13:40 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] Telecel Ghana has commissioned and handed over a fully equipped 42-unit computer laboratory to the University of Ghana to support digital learning, research and innovation at the country’s premier university.

Education

Liberia: ‘Say No to Drugs and Yes to Education’ – Guest Speaker Brown Urges Graduates

Today at 13:39 PM, via AllAfrica

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — A trained policy analyst, researcher and financial management specialist, Spencer Z. Brown, has told graduates of the 8th Graduation Convocation of the Christ Kingdom Harvest International Elementary School that Liberia’s postwar recovery cannot be achieved without prioritizing youth education.

Education

Somalia: Somalia Establishes a National Policy to Regulate Islamic Education

Today at 12:48 PM, via AllAfrica

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday attended the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of master’s students in Islamic preaching and judiciary studies at the Higher Institute for Da’wah and Islamic Studies.

Science/Tech

Best Real Money Gambling Apps in South Africa: Full 2026 Ranking

Today at 13:31 PM, via Tech Financials

Mobile now drives the majority of real-money gambling activity in South Africa, and the app you choose matters almost as much as the bonus you claim. A generous welcome offer means little if the app itself lags on a mid-range phone or eats through your data bundle in a single session. We’ve ranked the strongest […]

Science/Tech

City Of Cape Town Warns Residents Of WhatsApp Housing Scams

Today at 13:00 PM, via Tech Financials

The City’s Human Settlements Directorate is alerting residents to housing opportunity scam attempts on social media platforms. The City will never request payment for housing opportunities. Residents are advised to always phone the City’s Human Settlements Call Centre on 021 444 0333 to verify communication. Read more below: ‘The City’s Human Settlements Directorate is aware of […]

Health

The Sewer Knows What You Ate

Yesterday at 21:00 PM, via New York Times

During the Covid-19 pandemic, wastewater testing became a virus warning system. Now, scientists are using the approach to understand how communities eat.

Health

How AI can help with healthcare

Yesterday at 18:50 PM, via BBC News

Dr Chris and Dr Xand continue their conversation about AI medicine with Dr Emma Karoune.