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South Africa

Fuel price mechanism under review

Today at 12:56 PM, via SAnews

Fuel price mechanism under review

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is reviewing the local fuel price mechanism with the process to be completed in March next year.

This according to the department’s Director of Fuel Pricing Mechanism, Robert Maake, who spoke to SAnews.gov.za in Pretoria on Tuesday.

Maake explained that the price of fuel is the end result of a...

South Africa

Housing reparations a ‘moral obligation’ to restore dignity

Today at 12:47 PM, via SAnews

Housing reparations a ‘moral obligation’ to restore dignity

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the provision of housing to victims of apartheid-era violence as a “moral obligation” and a crucial step towards restoring dignity and advancing reconciliation.

The President was speaking at the launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Housing Assistance Reparations...

South Africa

TRC Housing Reparations aim to heal divisions and restore dignity in Ndwedwe

Today at 12:38 PM, via SAnews

TRC Housing Reparations aim to heal divisions and restore dignity in Ndwedwe

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says government’s housing reparations programme is not only about rebuilding homes, but about healing the deep divisions left by apartheid.

Kubayi was speaking at the launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Housing Assistance...

World

As Trump’s deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance

Today at 12:40 PM, via NPR

Hours away from President Trump’s 8 pm ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, attacks continued in the Persian Gulf with no agreement in sight. Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal is not reached.

Education

Sudan: Education Minister Discusses Expanded Unicef Support

Today at 13:53 PM, via AllAfrica

[SNA] Omdurman — Minister of Education Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar held talks with UNICEF’s Education Director in Sudan, Daniel Behita, on strengthening cooperation in education programs and projects.

Education

Kenya: KICD Seeks Grade 10 Enrollment Data to Fix Textbook Gaps

Today at 12:58 PM, via AllAfrica

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development has directed principals of all public senior schools to provide enrollment data for Grade 10 students in preparation for the next phase of textbook distribution.

Education

Liberia: China Awards Two Maritime Scholarships to Lima

Today at 12:38 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Dawn] Congo Town — The Government of the People’s Republic of China has awarded two scholarship slots to the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), strengthening bilateral cooperation between China and Liberia in the maritime sector.

Education

Uganda: Old Students Return to Inspire Academic Success At Namagabi SS

Today at 12:32 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] Namagabi Secondary School has taken a bold step toward strengthening academic excellence by bringing together Old Boys (OBs) and Old Girls (OGs) to collaborate with the school administration, teachers, and students in improving academic performance and mentorship.

Science/Tech

Artemis II makes lunar flyby: day five of Nasa mission – in pictures

Today at 13:16 PM, via The Guardian

Astronauts onboard the Orion spacecraft break the record for the farthest distance humans have travelled from Earth – 5,000 miles (8,000km) beyond the moon – exceeding the distance achieved by the Apollo 13 mission in 1970

Artemis II swings back around after completing record-setting moon flyby

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