• 26 March, 2025
D-Day for the announcement of the NSC results for the class of 2024 — pictured above upon arrival in Johannesburg for the official #MatricResults announcement Monday evening. PHOTO: DBE
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South Africa’s Matric Class of 2024 Achieves Record-Breaking Pass Rate

South Africa’s Class of 2024 has made history, achieving the highest matric pass rate ever recorded in the country. The

Fuse ODG Challenges Harmful Narratives with "We Know It’s Christmas"
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Fuse ODG Challenges Harmful Narratives with “We Know It’s Christmas”

British-Ghanaian artist Fuse ODG has reignited a crucial conversation about Africa’s portrayal in global charity initiatives. With his latest single,

Dr Akinwumi Adesina (left) and President Samia Suhulu Hassan of Tanzania discuss bold measures to feed Africa during the World Food Prize Norman E Borlaug Dialogue. Iowa, October 2024
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Tanzania Has Achieved 128% Food Security

Tanzania is making significant strides in achieving food security, setting a new benchmark for Africa. President Samia Suluhu Hassan recently

Mysterious African manatees inspire a growing chorus of champions
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Mysterious African manatees inspire a growing chorus of champions

Cameroonian conservationist Aristide Kamla recently won the prestigious Whitely Award for his ongoing work to understand and conserve the African

Pathways to Space Program Celebrates First Graduating Class, Inspiring Africa's Future Space Explorers
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312 Students Complete Boeing Pathways to Space Program

The first cohort of the Pathways to Space program, an educational initiative organised by the Future African Space Explorers STEM

Ghana Launches Ambitious "One-Student, One Laptop" Initiative
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Ghana Launches Ambitious “One-Student, One Laptop” Initiative

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo inaugurated Ghana’s groundbreaking “One-Student, One Laptop” initiative, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s education

WASSCE Commences Computer-Based Test (CBT) Format
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WASSCE Commences Computer-Based Test (CBT) Format

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for the West African Senior School Certificate

Will Smith Meets Guinean Man Who Cycled Across Six Countries To Get To University In Egypt
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Will Smith Meets Guinean Man Who Cycled Across Six Countries To Get To University In Egypt

Will Smith, renowned Hollywood actor, recently stunned Mamadou Safayou Barry, a Guinean man who embarked on a remarkable 4,000km journey

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Nigeria: Banking Tycoon Invests $500 Million In New University Of Finance And Technology

In a bold move to address the pressing skills gap in Nigeria, Herbert Wigwe, co-founder of Nigeria’s largest bank, is

Zimbabwe experiencing teacher exodus due to low pay
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Zimbabwe’s Teacher Exodus: Challenge Amid Economic Constraints

The Zimbabwe Teachers’ Association has raised concerns over a significant outflow of teachers from the country, with approximately 300 teachers