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South Africa: Decline in Road Crash Stats
Government is making progress in reducing road accidents, with the latest preliminary data for the period 1 January to 15 March showing an 11% decline in crashes compared to the same period in 2025. "Every province has seen a decrease in the number of crashes. Fatalities have decreased by 10% compared with the same period
South Africa plans incentives as data centres gain “critical” status
South Africa’s National Treasury plans to accelerate data centre growth and strengthen the country’s position as a digital infrastructure hub for the continent. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the government now views data infrastructure as essential to the economy, comparing it to electricity, ports, and transport networks. “The use of data and artificial intelligence has
Airtel Africa Partners with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring satellite direct-to-cell connectivity to 14 African Markets
In a landmark deal set to transform mobile connectivity across the continent, Airtel Africa has announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite technology in all 14 of its operating markets, serving over 174 million customers. The service, which allows standard compatible smartphones to connect directly to satellites without needing
Africa: AGOA Alliance Mobilizes Bipartisan Support for Extension
AGOA Alliance] Washington, DC -- The AGOA Alliance, a coalition of U.S. and African business, policy, and trade leaders, today sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging a 2-5-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act #AGOA...
Africa: Financing Health From Within
Africa's health sector is facing an unprecedented funding crisis, driven in part by a sharp decline in external health aid, which has fallen by 70% between 2021 and 2025. This shortfall is made worse by a rapidly expanding debt burden in African countries. In 2025, African countries are projected to spend about USD 81 billion
South Africa: Motsoaledi Advocates for Universal Health Coverage
In an address marking Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2025, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has examined South Africa's healthcare system, challenging the current model of healthcare financing and advocating for transformative change. "We are sick of unaffordable health costs," Motsoaledi said in Pretoria on Friday, highlighting the day's theme. Universal Health Coverage Day advocates
South Africa: ‘No Justice Today’ –
The sentencing of Sibusiso Zitha to 15 years in prison for the murder of celebrated pastry chef Thembekile Letlape has sparked concern and outrage. Despite Zitha's guilty plea and remorse, many - including Letlape's father, ActionSA MP Dr Kgosi Letlape - view the sentence as a grave failure of justice, symbolising the broader systemic issues
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Adebayo raises the alarm over police siege at SDP headquarters
Tension engulfed the national secretariat of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Thursday after security operatives stormed the party headquarters shortly after the screening exercise of the party’s former presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo. Adebayo alleged that the action was part of a coordinated attempt to disrupt the SDP’s presidential...
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Leviste faces raps for solar business violations
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin has elevated to the Department of Justice a complaint against Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste over alleged violations tied to his solar company, which was granted a legislative franchise in 2019...
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Mecalac to Move North American Headquarters to Fayat Group Campus in S.C.
The move to South Carolina will boost parts support, training and growth under Fayat Group, the company says...
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How to reset NVRAM, PRAM, and SMC on a Mac: Intel and Apple silicon explained
Macworld When your Mac starts acting up, you’ll probably run through some common troubleshooting procedures, such as restarting it, running Disk Utility, and perhaps performing a Safe Boot. Your repair repertoire should also include a couple of additional procedures that can occasionally eliminate otherwise inscrutable problems: zapping the NVRAM and resetting the SMC...
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EXCLUSIVE — ATF Director Robert Cekada: Hunter, AR-15 Owner, and Fan of an Armed Citizenry
Breitbart News was at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) when Robert Cekada was sworn in Monday, and he sat down with us afterward to talk about growing up hunting with his dad, owning numerous AR-15s, and valuing the importance of an armed citizenry...