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South Africa

SADC must move to practical regional solutions amid global shocks – Minister Butale

Today at 14:56 PM, via SAnews

SADC must move to practical regional solutions amid global shocks – Minister Butale

Botswana Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Phenyo Butale says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) must urgently translate discussions into practical cooperation as the region faces rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.

Dr Butale was speaking to members of the media on the...

South Africa

SADC expects clear direction on regional response to global shocks

Today at 14:47 PM, via SAnews

SADC expects clear direction on regional response to global shocks

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) says the ongoing Ministers of Foreign Affairs Retreat in Skukuza is expected to provide clear direction on how the region should respond collectively to rising global geopolitical pressures affecting citizens.

Speaking to SAnews on the sidelines of the retreat at the...

Africa

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Yesterday at 12:43 PM, via BBC News

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in “many people’s eyes” despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Sport

Orlando Pirates win the league!

Today at 16:57 PM, via The South African

Orlando Pirates are the 2025/26 Betway Premiership champions after a 2-0 win over Orbit College at the Mbombela Stadium.

Sport

Injured Norrie doubtful for French Open

Today at 14:34 PM, via BBC News

In a season when British players have been beset by fitness problems, Cameron Norrie says a rib injury has put his French Open participation in doubt.

Education

Angola: Government Reaffirms Commitment to Young People’s Scientific Training

Yesterday at 19:49 PM, via AllAfrica

[ANGOP] Luanda — The Secretary of State for Pre-School and Primary Education, Pacheco Francisco, reaffirmed on Wednesday in Luanda the government’s commitment to strengthening education in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, which are fundamental to the country’s economic development.

Education

Gambia: University of Education Launches First-Ever Degree Programmes

Yesterday at 19:41 PM, via AllAfrica

[Foroyaa] The University of Education The Gambia (UEG), formerly Gambia College, on Tuesday, 19th May 2026 officially launched its first-ever degree programmes, marking a major milestone in the country’s higher education transformation.

Science/Tech

Tech CEOs Call for a Universal Basic Income. But What are the Alternatives?

Today at 16:34 PM, via Slashdot

The Washington Post looks at arguments that “AI’s coming upheaval may demand massive infusions of cash to everyday Americans”. But they also look at some of the alternatives:Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for similar public-relief measures, including, potentially, universal basic income, or UBI. Eventually “our current economic setup will no longer make sense,” he wrote in a blog post,...

Health

How Profit-Seeking Autism Clinics Can Harm Kids

Today at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

Profit motives are shaping the care inside an expanding autism therapy industry, creating conditions that can harm some children. Our health reporter Sarah Kliff explains her new investigation, co-authored with Margot Sanger-Katz.