When South Africa faces disaster, the first question is how money will be stolen or wasted: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the public that the government will fully account for the taxpayer money spent on helping those impacted by the recent flooding in KwaZulu-Natal. Addressing parliament on Tuesday (26 April), Ramaphosa said officials must ensure that all the funds used to respond to this disaster are spent effectively. “It is a […]
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Technology has stolen our ability to focus. Can we get it back?
Our ability to pay attention and focus is in free-fall. The average college student now focuses on any one task for just 65 seconds. The average office worker focuses on any one task for just three minutes. I was so concerned by this slow acid being poured on our attention that for my new book, […]
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I-Team uncovers NC school laptops lost, stolen and sold at a pawn shop
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Laptops and hotspots were vital for students throughout the pandemic. School districts across North Carolina spent millions of dollars to issue devices to families who otherwise would have gone without. Now more than a year later, the ABC11 I-Team found these devices are not always returned. Despite the investment, a number […]
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