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South Africa

Fuel levy relief extended to June 

Today at 16:26 PM, via SAnews

Fuel levy relief extended to June 

The temporary reduction in the general fuel levy introduced by government that was due to come to an end in early May, has been extended to June, the National Treasury and Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources said on Tuesday.“To provide further relief and to address concerns of higher inflation and negative impacts on economic growth due...

South Africa

R12.5bn border overhaul to boost trade, security and traveller experience

Today at 15:59 PM, via SAnews

R12.5bn border overhaul to boost trade, security and traveller experience

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber says South Africa’s R12.5 billion border infrastructure overhaul will transform the country’s ports of entry into modern, secure and efficient gateways for trade and travel. 

Addressing a media briefing on Tuesday, Schreiber said the redevelopment of six key land ports...

Business

End of a 60-year era for global oil

Today at 17:10 PM, via BusinessTech

The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC, dealing a blow to the group and its leader, Saudi Arabia, as the global oil industry grapples with the massive supply disruption caused by the Iran war. 

Education

Tanzania: Skills-Driven Education Key to Unlocking Youth Potential

Today at 12:27 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily News] Bukoba — TANZANIA must overhaul its education model to prioritise practical, market-relevant skills if it is to tackle persistent socio-economic challenges, presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT), Dr Alex Malasusa has said.

Science/Tech

Supreme Court Hears Case On How To Label Risks of Popular Weed Killer

Today at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: A divided U.S. Supreme Court on Monday heard a dispute over labels on the popular Roundup weed killer, which thousands of people blame for their cancers. How the Supreme Court rules could have implications for tens of thousands of lawsuits against Roundup maker Monsanto, which is now owned by Bayer. The case centers on who decides about warning...

Science/Tech

UAE To Exit OPEC After Nearly 60 Years

Today at 17:00 PM, via Wired

On May 1, the United Arab Emirates will end its a 59-year membership in the oil consortium, allowing it to raise output during one of the most volatile energy markets in years.