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South Africa

SA increases pledge in response to Ebola outbreak

Today at 15:55 PM, via SAnews

SA increases pledge in response to Ebola outbreak

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will increase its financial contribution to the Ebola response effort to US$13.5 million, reaffirming the country’s commitment to supporting African nations affected by the outbreak. 

President Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the African Union Champion for Pandemic Preparedness,...

Business

Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?

Today at 13:02 PM, via BBC News

Thames Water’s lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

Sport

Norrie beaten at Queen’s on injury return

Today at 21:16 PM, via BBC News

Cameron Norrie is beaten by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at Queen’s in the Briton’s first singles match since suffering a rib injury in May.

Education

Angola: Minister of Health Reiterates Commitment to Specialized Training

Today at 19:27 PM, via AllAfrica

[ANGOP] Luanda — Angolan Health Minister Sílvia Lutucuta reaffirmed today in Luanda that investing in specialized training for professionals in the sector represents a decisive step towards building a modern, efficient National Emergency Medical System prepared for current challenges.

Science/Tech

France To Stop Certifying Products Without Quantum-Safe Encryption

Today at 23:00 PM, via Slashdot

Starting in 2027, France’s cybersecurity agency ANSSI will stop certifying security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption, effectively forcing government agencies and critical infrastructure operators to phase out older cryptographic systems. Reuters reports: Samih Souissi, ANSSI’s chief of staff, said at the France Quantum conference that the agency would halt such certifications...

Science/Tech

Mobileye Is Entering the US Robotaxi Market With Standalone Service

Today at 22:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The driving technology company Mobileye plans to launch a robotaxi service in an as-yet-unnamed US city in 2027, it said earlier today. The service will be vertically integrated, using Mobileye’s Moovit mobility platform to interact with customers booking rides, coordinate drivers, and so on. The Israeli company, which was bought by Intel...

Science/Tech

Snap’s First Consumer AI Glasses Are Coming This Fall For $2,195

Today at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

Snap is launching its first consumer augmented-reality glasses this fall for $2,195. “You can preorder a pair of Specs now at specs.com with a $200 refundable deposit, and Snap says they’re expected to ship ‘this fall’ in the US, UK, and France,” reports The Verge. From the report: This is a big moment for Snap: The company made a big entry into smart glasses with its original Spectacles in...