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Thitikul leads Open as Ryu and Kuwaki chase

Today at 20:32 PM, via BBC News

World number two Jeeno Thitikul leads the first round of the AIG Women’s Open by two shots after a spectacular seven-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St Anne’s.

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Audit, lifestyle checks ordered for all Idac employees

Today at 20:18 PM, via SowetanLIVE

The Minister of Justice announced a comprehensive reset and audit of the National Prosecuting Authority’s anti-corruption unit, Idac, following allegations of abuse of power by former head Adv Andrea Johnson and others.

South Africa

IDAC reset underway to strengthen accountability and efficiency

Today at 19:07 PM, via SAnews

IDAC reset underway to strengthen accountability and efficiency

A comprehensive reset of the National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has begun in the wake of damaging allegations presented at the Madlanga Commission against members of the directorate. 

This was announced by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko...

Education

Ghana: Madonna School Tops Koforidua Stem Contest

Today at 20:23 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] Madonna School has emerged winner of the maiden Inventopia-STEM (I-STEM) competition organised by M-Hub Technologies to promote creativity, innovation and practical problem-solving skills among basic school pupils.

Education

Liberia: Bartekwa Urges Liberian Students in India to Pursue Academic Excellence for National Development

Today at 19:00 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] The Senator of Grand Kru County Senator Numene T.H. Bartekwa Sr., Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the University of Liberia, has challenged Liberian students pursuing higher education in India to distinguish themselves through academic excellence, discipline, and integrity, urging them to return home equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to drive Liberia’s...

Science/Tech

Amazon’s Zoox Wins First US Approval For Paid Robotaxis Without Human Controls

Today at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Amazon’s Zoox unit has won U.S. approval for limited commercial deployment of its novel steering-wheel-free robotaxis, a first for the autonomous ride industry, the U.S. auto safety agency said on Thursday. Zoox said that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s decision gives the company federal approval to begin charging for rides,...

Science/Tech

The Surprising Numbers Behind New Zealand’s Online Casino Industry

Today at 20:14 PM, via Tech Financials

New Zealand’s online casino market has quietly become one of the fastest-growing gambling sectors in the country’s history. Grand View Research puts online casino revenue at US$267.6 million in 2024, heading for US$584.5 million by 2030, a 14% compound annual growth rate. That pace puts New Zealand among the faster-expanding online casino markets anywhere in […]