World

UN set to replace Internal Oversight Services chief

Tuesday at 06:30, SAST

The United Nations says an announcement to replace the head of Internal Oversight Services is imminent. This follows the dramatic departure of the previous head of Internal Investigations, who sharply criticised the leadership of the ...

Monaco's Prince Albert to marry SA woman next July

Jul 22 at 14:21, SAST

Prince Albert of Monaco, son of late Hollywood star Grace Kelly, will marry South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock next July, in what will be a star-studded event likely to boost the principality's image.

Heavy rains play havoc in different parts of India

Jul 22 at 12:40, SAST

Heavy rains are playing havoc in different parts of India. Almost half of the Jalpaiguri district in the northern region of India's eastern state of West-Bengal has been flooded.

Source: SABC News
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Education

SA falling behind Africa

Yesterday at 16:49, SAST

"SA's role in Africa has declined significantly over the last 15 years," according to Dr Azar Jammine of Econometrix.

Teacher strike can be averted, says Motshekga

Yesterday at 00:25, SAST

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will meet with other ministers this week in an attempt to avert a strike by Sadtu members.

Schoolboy stabbed to death

Wednesday at 20:16, SAST

A 16-year-old boy is on the run after he allegedly stabbed a schoolmate to death in Mthatha, Eastern Cape police have said.

Source: Independent Online (IOL)
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Entertainment

Hudson house hunts

Yesterday at 11:25, SAST

Actress Kate Hudson and British rock star Matt Bellamy have been looking for a place to stay.

Mel in the hot seat again

Yesterday at 11:02, SAST

An alleged $15-million deal between Mel Gibson and his ex-girlfriend is being investigated.

MJ's doctors off scot-free

Yesterday at 10:30, SAST

Not one of the seven doctors caring for Michael Jackson's health are to be charged.

Source: iafrica.com
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Africa

Kenya: Debate Heats Up in Final Week Before Kenyan Constitution Vote

Today at 00:18, SAST

Campaigns in Kenya for the referendum on a new constitution enter the final week, with President Mwai Kibaki leading a spirited effort for the adoption of the draft, while a number of influential politicians and church leaders are waging a concerted ...

Somalia: Militants Sneer at African Union

Yesterday at 21:41, SAST

Sheikh Ali Mohamoud Raghe alias Sheikh Ali Dhere, the spokesman of al Shabaab, the radical Islamist group vehemently opposing the Transitional Federal Government in Somalia, sneered at the outcome of the African Union Summit in Kampala, Uganda.

Sudan: Darfur Peacekeepers Attacked

Yesterday at 21:37, SAST

Peacekeepers on patrol in the west of the war-ravaged Sudanese region of Darfur were ambushed today by unidentified gunmen, with seven blue helmets sustaining injuries, the United Nations reported today.

Source: All Africa
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Health

Calcium pills 'raise' heart risk

Today at 00:59, SAST

Calcium supplements taken by many older people could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows.

Pregnant women rights questioned

Today at 01:54, SAST

The right of women to choose whether they have home births is being questioned by a leading medical journal.

Child heart op ban 'should stay'

Yesterday at 18:17, SAST

Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.

Source: BBC News
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Science/Tech

Alt Text: Library of Congress Rulings That Could Have Been

Today at 02:00, SAST

Being able to legally jailbreak your iPhone is cool and all, but think where this type of legal reasoning could take us.
WikiLeaks Suspect's YouTube Videos Raised 'Red Flag' in 2008

Today at 01:30, SAST

An Army private suspected of leaking classified information to WikiLeaks was admonished as a trainee in 2008 for uploading YouTube videos discussing classified facilities, according to an Army official with direct knowledge of the incident.
Gallery: How to Build an Earthquake-Resistant Bridge

Today at 01:30, SAST

San Franciscans gets a peek at what's involved in building a new bridge when builders place the first segment of a tower that will soon hold up a brand-new span of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. Wired.com shoots photos of the new bridge on a recent ...

Source: Wired News
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Business

SA falling behind rest of Africa - economist

Yesterday at 18:25, SAST

South Africa is falling behind the rest of the continent in education and skills development.

White men still dominate the workplace

Yesterday at 12:05, SAST

Sixteen years into the country's democracy, white men still monopolise top management positions.

What comes next in South Africa public sector strike?

Yesterday at 15:22, SAST

Thousands of South African public service workers seeking higher wages went on strike, with union leaders saying it could set the stage for nearly 1 million workers downing tools next week.

Source: Business Report
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Sport

Misconduct charge against Div

Yesterday at 19:00, SAST

SANZAR has issued a notice of misconduct against Peter de Villiers after comments suggesting a refereeing conspiracy against his team.

Africa: 20 year Olympic wait

Yesterday at 16:25, SAST

Africa is unlikely to host the Olympics for at least 20 years despite the success of the Soccer World Cup, an IOC official has said.

Div has SARU's 'full support'

Yesterday at 15:34, SAST

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has met senior members of SARU at the request of the chairperson of the SARU technical committee.

Source: News24
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Nature

Trapped water puts Alps valley in jeopardy

Today at 02:35, SAST

A pocket of water big enough to fill 20 Olympic pools is trapped inside a glacier on Mont Blanc and could burst at any time and endanger lives in a French Alpine valley.

Galapagos decision premature, say researchers

Today at 02:32, SAST

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has criticised the removal of the Galapagos islands from the UN list of endangered world heritage sites.

Water supply halted after chemical spill

Today at 02:28, SAST

A flood has washed thousands of barrels of a dangerous chemical into a river near the Chinese city of Jilin, prompting officials to shut off the water supply to the region.

Source: Independent Online (IOL)
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