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      30 January 2026
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      28 January 2026
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      27 January 2026
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      29 January 2026
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    South Africa's maths pipeline is collapsing - and the economy will pay

    South Africa’s maths pipeline is collapsing – and the economy will pay

    By Nkosinathi Ndlovu14 January 2026

    Fewer learners studying mathematics at school level threatens South Africa’s economic competitiveness.

    Billions flow into renewables as South Africa races to fix its grid

    Billions flow into renewables as South Africa races to fix its grid

    By Amy Musgrave14 January 2026

    Investment is pouring into renewable energy, but grid expansion will determine whether momentum can be sustained.

    Activists call for X, Grok to removed from app stores - Elon Musk

    Activists call for X, Grok to removed from app stores

    By Agency Staff14 January 2026

    Women’s groups, tech watchdogs and progressive activists are calling on Google and Apple to remove the apps.

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    BNPL market hots up as Shoprite enters space

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    Shoprite is adding buy now, pay later options across its retail brands, including for grocery purchases.

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    CambriLearn argues the matric pass rate hides a deeper crisis in learner retention and real educational outcomes.

    The era of (relatively) cheap computers is over

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    Viu takes on social media giants with new ‘shorts’ feature

    Viu takes on social media giants with new ‘shorts’ feature

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