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Honouring South Africa's 'most influential' Dr Malebona Motsoso

Prof Anna Mokgokong|Published 1 hour ago  When Time magazine recently  unveiled the 2026 TIME100 list of the 100 Influential People in the World and included one of our own, Dr Malebona Motsoso, co-chair of the World Health Organization (WHO) Digital …

Wacky Wednesday: The world’s weirdest school uniforms

Here are some of the craziest / weirdest school uniforms around the world. Some are cool, some are just… confusing. Bhutan – Traditional robes EVERY day Students don’t wear ‘modern’ uniforms at all. Boys wear a gho (knee-length robe tied with a belt). …

Durban Africa Sports Club’s crowning moment

The lights were low, the stage bathed in gold. At the Durban International Convention Centre on 18 April, KwaZulu-Natal’s sporting elite gathered for the night of nights, the provincial Sports Awards. Proteas star Nonkululeko Mlaba would later be crowned …

Rugby unites communities as Siripat Lions host UK school

Reservoir Hills was abuzz with energy on Saturday, April 11, as the Siripat Lions Rugby Club hosted Winterfold House School from Surrey, UK, at the Siripat Road Sports Complex in a day that blended competitive rugby with cultural exchange and youth …

Across Africa, instability has a price; Tanzania should not pay it

DAR ES SALAAM: AS Tanzania prepares to receive the Commission’s report, the country must recognise a simple but often overlooked truth: peace, national cohesion and reconciliation are not only civic values. They are economic necessities. Across Africa, …

Higher Education Litigation Summary: April 2026

Welcome to the April 2026 edition of Thompson Coburn’s Higher Education Litigation Summary, your resource for timely legal updates on key rulings and ongoing cases shaping the higher education sector. Bold text indicates updates to the rulings. In this …

FG mourns as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria dies

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the death of Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, describing his passing as a monumental loss to the country’s diplomatic service. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday and …

South Africa’s floods expose a nation drowning in neglect

SOUTH Africa’s flooding crisis, coinciding with La Niña‑linked rains since late 2025, has spread nationwide, prompting a national disaster declaration in January 2026, with damages estimated in the billions of rand. Provinces including Limpopo, Mpumalanga …

French Ambassador outlines new focus on trade, education and investment in Ghana

The French Ambassador to Ghana, Diarra Dimé-Labille, has outlined a renewed focus on education, trade and investment as part of efforts to deepen relations between France and Ghana. Speaking at her first press briefing in Accra, the ambassador pointed to …

Lancet Study Names Nigeria World’s Highest Sickle Cell Burden

Nigeria has the highest number of children living with sickle cell disease of any country in the world, with an estimated 1.5 million children under the age of 15 affected, according to a major new study published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health …

West African Resources posts record cash, strong Q1 gold output

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Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Nomalungelo Gina on DSTI’s 2026/27 plan to strengthen South Africa’s innovation system

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, today briefed the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation on the Department’s 2026/27 Annual Performance Plan, outlining how science, technology and …

Who are graduate student strikers up against at Harvard University?

Harvard graduate students on strike on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Cambridge, MassachusettsThe strike by 4,000 graduate student workers that began Tuesday, April 21, is not simply a local contract dispute. It is a fundamental collision between academic …

US senator claims Nigerian officials complicit in Christian killings

United States Senator Ted Cruz has alleged that Nigerian officials are complicit in facilitating what he described as the mass killing of Christians in the country. Cruz made the allegation on Tuesday during a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing …

Nigerian Govt Confirms Death Of Ambassador-Designate To Algeria, Lele, In Türkiye After Protracted Illness

Ambassador Mohammed Mahmud Lele, Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, has died in Ankara, Türkiye, after a protracted illness. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Kimiebi …

Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Earth Day at Avoca Primary School

Programme Director, L Rajesh Principal, Mr Kowlesar; Supporting Partners: Mohanji Foundation/ DSW Ethekwini Municipality Educators and staff; Distinguished guests Parents and community members And most of all, our learners Good morning. It is good to be …

Pope Leo XIV Urges African Youth to Stay Home and Fight Corruption

Pope Leo XIV has issued a direct appeal to young Africans to resist the pull of emigration and instead devote their talents to building their countries from within, describing corruption and brain drain as the two gravest threats facing the continent’s …

CBN Sounds Cyber Fraud Alert as Fake Messages Target Nigerians

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a fresh public warning over fraudulent messages, fake emails, and deceptive online communications falsely claiming to originate from the apex bank. According to the regulator, the messages are designed to …

South Africa hosts first community networks edition of Digital Policy School – Tech Review Africa

New White Paper: Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practices Report 22% Fewer Injuries

Five-year independent analysis points to meaningful reductions in liability claims, animal-related injuries, and overall workplace risk. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new white paper released today finds that Fear …

New Book on Hope Declares: Democracy Cannot Survive Without Economic Justice

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a moment when inequality is widening and democratic institutions are under visible strain, six-time author Bankole Thompson, a nationally acclaimed Detroit journalist and …

ENSER Welcomes Temple University College of Engineering Students

Temple engineering students toured ENSER, explored real-world projects, and learned about careers in engineering and manufacturing. CINNAMINSON, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ENSER Corporation welcomed Dr. Kurosh …

Idaho Humanities Council Honors Three Outstanding Educators for Excellence in Humanities Education

Idaho Humanities Council names Fremouw, Clements, and Darlinton as Outstanding Educators, honoring excellence in humanities teaching across Idaho. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Idaho Humanities Council is …

iRely Recovery Introduces the 'i' Movement: The Rehab That Bends to You'

LA treatment center puts individual identity at the center of every treatment decision, challenging one-size-fits-all recovery. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iRely Recovery, a boutique detox and residential …

Sound Ethics Champions Responsible AI at Citrus Hack 2026 as Grand Prize Sponsor

Sound Ethics supports Citrus Hack 2026 as grand prize sponsor, with Executive Director James O’Brien leading AI/ML sessions and mentoring student innovators LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sound Ethics …

UAGC Leader Named to Global Accreditation Board for Business Education

CHANDLER, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charles Minnick, associate dean and professor in the Division of Business Management Professions at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC), has been elected to the Board of …

Vantage LED Disrupts the Industry Again at ISA Expo 2026 with Built-in AI and Critical Alert Platform Integration

Vantage LED is opening new doors in the LED display space for content creation and critical alerts through their online SM Infinity content management system. CORONA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vantage LED is known in the …

Paywint Integrates Cross-Border Payments Infrastructure for Emerging Fintech Markets

Paywint aids fintech with a unified payment infrastructure, delivering faster cross-border transactions, real-time payouts, and secure multi-currency functions. TYLER, TX, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The rapid growth of …

CST Academy Surpasses 1,000 Five-Star Google Reviews Across Eight Chicagoland Locations

Milestone reflects over 15 years of multidisciplinary pediatric care and the families at the center of it. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CST Academy, a Chicago-based pediatric therapy organization, has …

Eye Level Launches First Master Franchise and Flagship Center in Ecuador

The new flagship center in Samborondón marks Eye Level’s first step into Latin America, offering personalized learning programs in Math and English. Daekyo Co., Ltd (KRX:019680) SAMBORONDóN, GUAYAS, ECUADOR, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

For 25 Lakh NEET Takers in India, the Real Stress Begins After the Exam

New AI-powered platform analyses thousands of cutoff records across 500+ medical colleges to help students navigate India’s most complex counselling process MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 3, around 25 lakh …

Dala Studio Partners with Miva Open University to Empower 25,000 Nigerian Students as AI Creators and Entrepreneurs

NAIROBI, KENYA, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gebeya Inc., the pan-African technology company behind Dala Studio, Africa’s all-in-one AI-powered creator studio, today announced a strategic partnership with Miva Open University, a licensed …

Hair Salon Raises Breast Cancer Awareness in Young Women, Sparking Life-Saving Community Conversations

Static Salon’s anniversary event raises funds for breast cancer in young women, turning everyday salon visits into awareness and early detection conversations. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Breast Cancer in …

TwilightRoom Debuts at SXSW 2026, Positioning a New Voice in Independent Film Criticism

A fresh independent film criticism platform launches following on-the-ground coverage at one of the industry's most influential festivals SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TwilightRoom, a new independent …

Spill the Honey Drops Powerful Hip-Hop Anthem for Black-Jewish Unity

New single from Kosha Dillz and Flex Matthews brings the mission of Dr. Shari Rogers’ nonprofit to life through music, history, and healing. WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Psychologist, filmmaker, …

Idaho’s New AI Education Framework Signals a Broader Shift in EdTech Governance

Idaho’s AI education framework highlights a shift toward structured, equitable, and transparent EdTech implementation nationwide. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new statewide framework effort in Idaho is drawing …

Entrinsik Receives 2026 Ellucian Experience Idol Award

Award recognizes Entrinsik’s governed AI approach delivering measurable student impact through its Informer GO Campus Companion RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Entrinsik, a leader in data analytics and business …

Inspiring Line-Up of Riders Announced for 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup at Goodwood Supporting Education Above All Foundation

DOHA, QATAR, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An exceptional group of women from across the globe has been announced for the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup, one of the most anticipated highlights of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, presented by Visit Qatar at …

Hundreds of Floating Lanterns to Illuminate Tropical Park Lake for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

“Lanterns of Legacy” ceremonial release launches the countdown to Miami’s Asian Culture Festival MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a breathtaking tribute to heritage, remembrance, and community, hundreds of illuminated …