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@africanews Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:27:49
Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to three scientists for breakthrough research
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on, or off, the activity of individual nerve cells.
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@heraldlive Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:39:38
Governance in the spotlight after former Knysna mayor and senior officials arrested
Political parties have responded swiftly to the high-profile arrests of Knysna's former executive mayor, municipal manager and chief financial officer over alleged corruption in a municipal security contract. As local government elections approach, the police operation has triggered heated debate across the political spectrum over accountability and governance.
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@heraldlive Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:45:50
Citizens rise to build a better Bay
As Nelson Mandela Bay approaches the 2026 local government elections, a new non-partisan civic movement is stepping up to give residents a stronger voice. Citizens of NMB aims to unite local businesses, civil society groups, churches, and residents to help address longstanding metro issues and build a thriving future for the city.
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@africanews Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:28:32
Food prices rising in Kenya as climate change strains supply
Climate change has started hitting the food markets in Kenya and shoppers are feeling the pinch. In the capital Nairobi and across much of the country, rising prices are forcing consumers to make tough choices - buying and eating less.
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