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South Africa

Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity

Today at 07:55 AM, via SAnews

Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has embarked on a significant shift to strengthen its internal delivery capacity, following its first strategic engagement focused on the leadership role of the Heidelberg Construction Office in provincial road construction.

The pioneering initiative marks a transformative...

Education

Namibia: Zambezi Flood-Affected Schools Resume

Yesterday at 18:42 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Era] Katima Mulilo — Learners from three flood-affected schools in Kabbe North and Kabbe South resumed classes on Tuesday after being successfully relocated to higher ground.

Science/Tech

To Fill Air Traffic Controller Shortage, FAA Turns To Gamers

Today at 05:30 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: As the Trump administration seeks to fill a national shortage of air traffic controllers, officials are targeting a new talent pool: gamers. The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday is making a recruiting push aimed at avid players of video games, as the agency strives to fill thousands of vacancies that lawmakers have said leave...

Science/Tech

Artemis II splashdown! – in pictures

Today at 04:46 AM, via The Guardian

Four astronauts landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Friday, concluding a historic 10-day mission around the moon

Artemis II splashdown – live updates

Full report: Artemis II crew splashes down in Pacific Ocean, ending record-breaking moon flyby

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Science/Tech

Artemis II Astronauts Splash Down Off California’s Coast

Today at 03:00 AM, via Slashdot

NASA’s Artemis II crew safely splashed down off the California coast after completing a 10-day trip around the moon and back. “This is not just an accomplishment for NASA,” sad NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. “This is an accomplishment for humanity, again, a historic mission to the moon and back.” From a report: Isaacman is aboard the USS John. P Murtha Navy recovery vessel, where the...