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South Africa

Review on metros’ performance in housing delivery

Today at 15:20 PM, via SAnews

Review on metros’ performance in housing delivery

The Department of Human Settlements has started a series of engagements to review the performance of housing delivery in all metropolitan municipalities in the country.

Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said the department was concerned about the performance of the metros, with leadership and governance instability being...

South Africa

Public-private partnership to tackle water crisis – Mashatile

Today at 15:13 PM, via SAnews

Public-private partnership to tackle water crisis – Mashatile

Government is introducing a public-private partnership (PPP) model in water supply, working with National Treasury and the Department of Water and Sanitation. 

According to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, this initiative aims to resolve the potential water crisis, similar to how it has successfully addressed the energy...

South Africa

Govt to launch programme to clean cities across SA

Today at 15:04 PM, via SAnews

Govt to launch programme to clean cities across SA

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has announced that government will soon initiate a programme to clean cities and recognise those that exceed expectations in making their towns sustainable and safe. 

The country’s second-in-command said that cleaner cities contribute towards attracting investors. 

“In this regard, as leaders in...

Africa

Nigeria appoint former Stuttgart boss Labbadia

Today at 11:21 AM, via BBC News

The Super Eagles have chosen German Bruno Labbadia as their new men’s head coach ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

Education

Gambia: What Is the Policy of the Government On Free Education?

Today at 17:12 PM, via AllAfrica

[Foroyaa] According to a press release from the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, in line with Basic and Secondary Education Policy, government strictly prohibits the collection and levying of any form of fees in government subvented, grant-aided and recognized madrassas schools.

Education

Mauritius: Winners of the 2nd Edition of the Inter-Primary Short Film Competition 2023 Awarded Prizes

Today at 16:43 PM, via AllAfrica

[Government of Mauritius] The award ceremony for the Second Edition of the Inter-Primary Short Film Competition 2023 was held, today, at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Moka. Mare d’Albert Government School and Brisée Verdière Government School were crowned winners of the competition in the categories of Public Vote Award and Jury Award respectively.

Science/Tech

‘A Crisis Entirely of Humanity’s Making’: UN Chief Issues Climate SOS on Trip To Pacific

Today at 17:33 PM, via Slashdot

Pacific island nations are in “grave danger” from rising sea levels and the world must “answer the SOS before it is too late,” the UN chief has warned during a visit to Tonga. From a report: The UN secretary general, AntÃnio Guterres, urged the world to “look to the Pacific and listen to the science” as he released two new reports on the sidelines of the Pacific Islands Forum, the region’s...

Motoring

Doohan promoted to Alpine seat in 2025 alongside Gasly

Today at 12:41 PM, via The Citizen

Doohan will join fellow Aussie, Oscar Piastri, on the grid next year, the former having signed for McLaren in 2023 after the now infamous contract saga with Alpine the year before.

Health

Covid Normalcy: No Tests, Isolation or Masks

Today at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

For many, Covid is increasingly regarded like the common cold. A scratchy throat and canceled plans bring a bewildering new critique from friends: You shouldn’t have tested.