News Bulletin of 18 January 2026, 1pm

South Africa’s homegrown coding initiative, Tangible, has reached over 350,000 learners worldwide and has now been accepted into the international UNICEF-led Learning Cabinet. The Learning Cabinet highlights education tools that are proven safe and effective, across diverse classrooms and cultures. Developed by the University of Pretoria’s Department of Computing Sciences and implemented globally by the Leva Foundation, Tangible teaches problem-solving and computational thinking through simple games—both digital and offline. This makes it accessible even where technology is limited.

Teenage sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza is set to make his first-ever indoor appearance at the World Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Madrid on the 6th February. He will be competing in the stacked men’s 60m field. Widely regarded as the world’s fastest teenager, Walaza’s return marks a key milestone as he steps into senior athletics. His comeback follows a hamstring injury at the Diamond League Final in Zurich. This forced him to miss the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Coaches and fans alike will be eager to see if Walaza can translate his outdoor speed to the indoor track, kicking off what promises to be an exciting year for the young sprinter.

Namibia has welcomed the ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup, marking the country’s first time hosting a Cricket World Cup. The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, will be
co-hosted by Namibia and Zimbabwe.A total of 16 teams will compete in 41 matches, with the tournament culminating in the final at Harare Sports Club on 6th February. CSA Board of Directors Chair Peal Maphoshe shared a message of support last week.