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June 16 was the invoice for our democracy — 50 years on, it remains unpaid

Today at 18:52 PM, via Daily Maverick

The road to 27 April 1994, Freedom Day in South Africa, started on the dusty streets of Soweto on 16 June 1976. Had Hector Pieterson not been shot dead that morning he would be a relatively young 62 today. That fact alone – 50 missed years of living – tells us how much he and other youngsters sacrificed in the service of freedom.

South Africa

Maghreb Countries Push AI Education and Research as Algeria Positions Itself as Regional Leader

Today at 17:04 PM, via iAfrica

The five Maghreb countries in western and central North Africa — Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Mauritania — are making steady progress in developing artificial intelligence education and research within universities and beyond, with Algeria emerging as the regional pacesetter. Algeria launched its first AI and cybersecurity start-up cluster earlier this year, aimed at bridging […]

South Africa

South African Voice AI Stumbles on Local Accents, Latency and Languages — UCT and Untapped AI Push for Local Solutions

Today at 17:00 PM, via iAfrica

South African businesses are rolling out AI voice agents at speed, but most were built in the United States — sounding American, “thinking” in English and processing calls through servers on the other side of the world. Researchers at the University of Cape Town and Cape Town startup Untapped AI argue the problem runs deeper […]

Africa

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Yesterday at 10:53 AM, via BBC News

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Education

More than one in five pupils in England have special educational needs, figures show

Today at 18:32 PM, via The Guardian

Data shows sharp increase in number of children receiving extra support and highlights pressure on schools, families and councils

More than one in five pupils in England have special educational needs, as the latest official figures show a sharp increase in the numbers of children receiving extra support in school.

The annual data from the Department for Education (DfE) confirms predictions of...

Science/Tech

4 Top Crypto Coins in 2026: How BlockDAG’s Legacy Sale Beats Dogecoin, Ondo, & Pepe Coin

Today at 19:00 PM, via Tech Financials

Short-term crypto trading can be risky, but it is also a fast way to make a profit when investors pick the right assets. To succeed, traders look for coins with plenty of price movement and high trading activity. This article explores four popular choices that the market is watching closely: BlockDAG, Dogecoin, Ondo Coin, and […]

Science/Tech

Xbox CEO Says Current Margins ‘Cannot Continue’

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Chief Content Officer Matt Booty told staff that Xbox’s current economics “cannot continue,” citing more than $20 billion in spending over five years, declining revenue outside Activision Blizzard King, console supply constraints tied to RAMaggedon, and an overextended studio portfolio. The memo stops short of announcing layoffs, but a Bloomberg report says substantial...

Science/Tech

SpaceX heads for record $1.78tn float amid fears it is overvalued

Today at 17:33 PM, via The Guardian

Analysts say IPO that could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire has a ‘major disconnect’ on price

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to launch the biggest stock market float in history amid warnings that it may be overvalued.

The space exploration, satellite broadband and AI company will join the US stock market on Friday at a valuation of $1.78tn, after offering at least $75bn of shares to...

Health

Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?

Today at 17:05 PM, via BBC News

Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.

Health

Wegovy weight-loss pill approved in UK

Today at 17:00 PM, via BBC News

Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.