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SPOTLIGHT: SA Medical Research Council rolls out rescue grants: What next for projects hit by US funding cuts

Today at 12:39 PM, via Daily Maverick

Cuts in US funding for global health research over the past year dealt a heavy blow to South Africa’s health research ecosystem, which has historically relied heavily on American financial support. Spotlight looks at what the South African Medical Research Council has done to weather the storm and what it has planned for the next few years.

Business

Eskom gives the all-clear for winter

Today at 12:19 PM, via BusinessTech

Power utility Eskom says that South Africa is entering the winter months with a stable power system, with no hint of load shedding or national interruptions on the cards.

Business

Could UK interest rates go up?

Today at 12:17 PM, via BBC News

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Education

Ghana: Umat Gets New Vice Chancellor

Today at 12:38 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in the Western Region, has announced the appointment of the current Dean of the Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Studies, Professor Bernard Kumi-Boateng, as the new Vice Chancellor.

Science/Tech

Capitec ramps up AI, smart ID rollout

Today at 12:27 PM, via ITWeb

The bank marks 25 years with strong earnings growth, AI investment, smart ID rollout and expanding digital services for 26 million clients.