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SA Minister highlights COVID-19 challenges faced by class of 2025

This follows her announcement of an 88% matric pass rate.
  • January 13, 2026
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Nigeria reopens schools following 2-month closure due to violence

Learners have returned to classrooms in northern Nigeria, yesterday after schools were shut for nearly two- months due to security concerns
  • January 13, 2026
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Experts weigh benefits, risks of Egypt’s $1.8 billion renewable energy deals with Norway, China

Egypt has signed renewable energy agreements worth a combined $1.8 billion with Norway’s Scatec and China’s Sungrow, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to diversify its energy mix and strengthen long-term energy security.
  • January 12, 2026
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Apple, Google strike Gemini deal for revamped Siri in major win for Alphabet

Apple will use Google’s Gemini models for its revamped Siri, coming later this year under a multi-year deal that deepens the tech giants’ alliance in the artificial intelligence (AI) era and bolsters Alphabet’s position in the race against OpenAI.
  • January 12, 2026
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IMF projects Africa to host world’s fastest-growing economies in 2026

Africa is expected to host more high-growth economies than any other continent in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as major infrastructure projects, reform programmes and shifting global alliances reshape the economic outlook.
  • January 12, 2026
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Alphabet hits $4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts sentiment

Alphabet hit a $4 trillion market valuation on Monday, as the Google parent’s sharpened artificial intelligence (AI) focus allayed doubts about its strategy and thrust it back ​to the forefront of the high-stakes race.
  • January 12, 2026
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