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Africa

Are we using the wrong world map?

Yesterday at 13:44 PM, via BBC News

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

Business

Driving business efficiency across the fintech ecosystem

Today at 10:56 AM, via BusinessTech

Businesses often strive to place operational efficiency as a priority because it translates to faster production of goods or services, organised stock management and perhaps most importantly, better customer service.

Business

Big changes for DStv owner

Today at 10:44 AM, via BusinessTech

DStv owner Multichoice has confirmed to shareholders that it has started the major reorganisation process to enable the Canal+ takeover.

Sport

Nigerian newcomer leaves Orlando Pirates

Today at 10:14 AM, via The South African

Nigerian trialist Chimzulam Collins Nwoburuoke has left Orlando Pirates. His new location is in KwaZulu Natal at Betway Premiership newcomers Durban City.

Education

‘Cricket gave me everything’: South African sports star brings township children into the game

Today at 06:00 AM, via The Guardian

Gary Kirsten was a top international player and coach but rates his work in Cape Town’s Khayelitsha as one of the highlights of his cricketing career

Photographs by Chris de Beer-Procter

It’s just after 3pm on a Friday and 22-year-old Sinelethu Yaso is in her happy place. Her spotless cricket whites pop against the synthetic green turf, while the upbeat rhythms of kwaito music waft on the...

Education

‘Our children matter’: parents protest against government’s Send overhaul plans

Yesterday at 20:37 PM, via The Guardian

Concerns grow about potential cuts to educational support as Lib Dem leader addresses rally at Westminster

Parents fearful about the government’s plans to overhaul special needs education in England took their fight to parliament on Monday, where the Liberal Democrat leader, Ed Davey, warned the prime minister: “Get this wrong and you are out.”

Up to 700 parents, many carrying colourful,...

Science/Tech

Bad news about the IT sector in South Africa

Today at 10:59 AM, via MyBroadband

Umthombo Wealth chief investment officer Alex Duys says that things in South Africa’s ICT sector will likely become worse before they get better.

Science/Tech

Pi Network Price; Pi Coin & Chainlink Among The Best Cryptos To Buy Now But Remittix Takes Top Spot 

Today at 10:54 AM, via Tech Financials

The speculative Pi Network price keeps making headlines, but with no breakthrough in sight, it remains nothing more than a dream. As the market starts to separate hype from real-world value, investors are watching established projects like Chainlink while quietly moving their capital into Remittix, a new DeFi contender already delivering serious returns.  While many […]

Science/Tech

YouTube celebrates ad innovation

Today at 10:39 AM, via ITWeb

The YouTube Works Awards South Africa 2025 recognised the country’s most innovative and effective advertising campaigns.

Health

Let’s have a conversation about periods

Today at 07:47 AM, via BBC News

Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health.

Health

Kennedy Adds Five New Members to Vaccine Committee

Yesterday at 23:33 PM, via New York Times

The committee, whose members were appointed by the health secretary and include vaccine skeptics, will meet on Thursday to review recommendations for several shots.