SAHRC to launch annual ‘State of Schools Report’

An empty exam room. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is expected to launch its annual “State of Schools Report” on Wednesday in Johannesburg. The 2025 report is said to highlight systemic challenges that prevent the enjoyment of the right to basic education. SAHRC spokesperson Wisani Baloyi says the report also contains analysis and…

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Asia stocks sputter as focus shifts to China stimulus

Source: Reuters. Regional equities had started the day by tracking Wall Street’s overnight rise to record highs, with investors digesting the Federal Reserve’s message for careful interest-rate cuts even with expectations for big fiscal spending under incoming President Donald Trump. US Treasury yields pushed to new lows in Asian hours, keeping the dollar under pressure…

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Nigeria to expand credit access to citizens

Nigerian money 1 minute Nigeria will establish a national credit guarantee company in May to lend to businesses and individuals, President Bola Tinubu said in an speech on Wednesday. Tinubu, who took office in May 2023, campaigned on economic reforms including expanding credit access to boost economic growth. “To achieve this, the federal government will…

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#Loeries: Creative Week kicks off in the Mother City

Source: ©: Loeries Loeries The Loeries Creative Week takes place form 7 to 11 October in Cape Town The Loeries, Africa and the Middle East’s premier brand communications festival runs from 7 to 11 October 2024, with judging taking place over the first two days, 7 and 8 October, in Cape Town. This is the…

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Villa hand Man City their first defeat since August

Aston Villa’s John McGinn in action with Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol Manchester City suffered their first loss since August as Matty Cash’s first-half strike secured a 1-0 victory for Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday, the hosts’ fourth straight win in the competition. City fell to fourth in the standings after their nine-match unbeaten run in…

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