SIU probes Mpumalanga education tender irregularities
The Special Investigating Unit SIU is probing tender irregularities in Mpumalangas Education Department. Its investigating alleged corruption related to six tenders. Apparently, irregular payments were made to various service providers
Lamola hits back: Trump is granting refugee status to the privileged
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has accused US President Donald Trump of granting refugee status to a group in South Africa that remains amongst the most economically privileged. He was reacting to Trumps e
What has Donald Trump not done yet? Here are some policy areas where he might act next
Donald Trump's second administration has put forth an avalanche of policy changes and political pronouncements that have jolted Washington and the world . That agenda is taken largely from his "Agenda 47" campaign proposals , the Heritag
Stop the share: WCED acts against school violence and online abuse
The Western Cape Education Department WCED has recently been made aware of multiple videos depicting violent altercations among learners both within and outside school premises. Minister Brent Walters, Head of the WCED, issued a
KZN health unions not pleased with Ramaphosas SONA measures
Health unions in KwaZulu-Natal have expressed dissatisfaction with the measures announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation Address SONA regarding the delivery of healthcare to all South Africans. In his address,
Musk teams access to student loan systems raises alarms over personal information for millions
Democrats are pushing back against Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency as it turns its attention to the Education Department, with lawmakers raising concerns about DOGE's access to internal systems containing personal information on t
Grassy Park learner arrested for schoolgirl assault captured on camera
A 14-year-old schoolgirl was arrested this afternoon, 7 February 2025. Her arrest follows after she was linked to a disturbing video circulating on social media, which captured another learner being attacked, Cape town Etc reports.
SONA 2025 highlights: 10 key takeaways from the speech
From visa reforms to tackling corruption, President Cyril Ramaphosas address outlined the countrys path forward, Cape town Etc reports. In his State of the Nation Address SONA for 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa set t
Bringing light and opportunity: How solar electrification is transforming rural Togo
Access to electricity is a critical driver of economic and social development, yet up to 600 million people in Africa remain without reliable power. In Togo, the Projet d'Appui au Volet Social du Programme CIZO d'lectrification Rurale PRAVOST,
GroundUp dumps Elon Musks X, blames his ideologies
News publication GroundUp has announced that it is leaving the X social media platform formerly Twitter, which is owned by South African-born US billionaire Elon Musk . According to its website, the publications work is informed by the
Teaching growth posts to be made available
GEORGE NEWS - The Western Cape Education Department WCED has a plan to make "even more" cuts in its budget to ensure that it can deal with the increase in learner numbers in 2025.
Utah Legislature bans collective bargaining for teachers unions and other public sector jobs
Labor unions that serve teachers, firefighters, police and other public employees in Utah will no longer be able to negotiate on behalf of their workers under a bill that received final legislative approval Thursday. The Republican polic
Jaguars Arik Armstead wins Walter Payton Man of the Year at the NFL Honors event
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead, whose Armstead Academic Project supports early childhood education, was selected the Walter Payton Man of the Year on Thursday night. Armstead, who openly discusses how his difficulty rea
San Jose State and Penn face inquiries in Trump crackdown on transgender athletes
The Trump administration is investigating potential civil rights violations at two universities and a high school sports league that allowed transgender athletes to compete on women's teams , the Education Department said Thursday. The a
Egypts 10 richest businessmen in 2025
Key Points Billionaires like Nassef Sawiris and Mohamed Mansour lead industries from construction to finance, shaping Egypts economy amid ongoing reforms. With stakes in Adidas, Aston Villa, and Orascom Constructio
Tewodros Ashenafi: Energy mogul behind one of Ethiopias leading oil companies
Key Points Tewodros Ashenafi founded SouthWest Energy, Ethiopias first indigenous oil and gas firm, positioning it as a key player in East Africas energy sector. Beyond energy, Ashenafi co-owns Ambo Mineral Water and leads SouthWest
Leaked ANC document supports phasing in basic income grant in 2025
The African National Congress ANC held its annual National Executive Council lekgotla at the end of January, outlining the party's priorities for the year ahead and the five-year term of the administration. According to a document obta
AI Dispatch: Daily Trends and Innovations - February 5, 2025: California State University, OpenAI, EU, Google, The Fantastic Four, Johnson Controls
In the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence, each day brings a myriad of breakthroughs, regulatory shifts, and cultural phenomena that continuously redefine the boundaries of what is possible. Welcome to "AI Dispatch: Daily Trends and I
Why I relocated my kids abroad Bovi
Popular comedian Bovi has revealed that he has relocated his family abroad. Featuring in a recent episode of the Uncolored podcast, the comic star explained that he relocated his kids abroad because the Nigerian educational system has ac
FG Seeks Additional 580m Loan from World Bank
FG Seeks Additional 580m Loan from World Bank Two fresh loans totaling 580m are being sought from the World Bank in March 2025. The projects, Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria 2.0 and HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All, are expected t