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Uncooperative Governance: Nelson Mandela Bay council to hear motion for immediate suspension of officials implicated in unlawful streetlight contracts

Today at 13:03 PM, via Daily Maverick

The Nelson Mandela Bay council will soon consider a motion to suspend more than 10 officials involved in streetlight contract fraud, following Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa’s revelations of the content of a preliminary Special Investigations Unit report showing serious misconduct.

Education

Nigeria: Bayelsa Engages Media in Education Funding

Today at 12:41 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] Amid growing public concern over education funding and accountability, the Bayelsa State Educational Trust Fund (EDTF) has moved to strengthen transparency by engaging the media as a critical bridge between the board and the public.

Science/Tech

The Rise of Prediction Markets

Today at 12:01 PM, via New York Times

Billions of dollars are trading hands on sites like Polymarket and Kalshi, where people bet on everything from Taylor Swift’s wedding date to election outcomes.