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South Africa

R1bn tourism infrastructure pipeline to boost investment and jobs

Today at 18:02 PM, via SAnews

R1bn tourism infrastructure pipeline to boost investment and jobs

Government’s push to build tourism infrastructure has begun to yield results, with eight investment-ready projects worth more than R1 billion now unveiled.

About 18 months ago, government called on provinces and cities to submit proposals aimed not only at attracting visitors, but at building long-term infrastructure...

South Africa

Godongwana: R3 fuel levy relief to cushion South Africans  

Today at 16:17 PM, via SAnews

Godongwana: R3 fuel levy relief to cushion South Africans  

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says government’s decision to introduce a temporary R3 per litre fuel levy reduction is aimed at cushioning South Africans from what he describes as a significant economic shock driven by global oil price pressures. 

The R3 per litre reduction in the fuel levy announced today, is aimed at...

Education

Ghana: Girls Urged to Take Their Studies Seriously

Today at 18:42 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] Pupils, particularly girls, have been encouraged to take their studies seriously and aspire to leadership and managerial positions in the water sector as the country works towards achieving gender equality.

Education

Ghana: Prof. Tagoe Calls for Holistic Approach to TVET

Today at 18:42 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Emeritus Clifford N. B. Tagoe, has called for a more holistic approach to promoting and mainstreaming Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana, emphasizing the need for adequate financial support.

Science/Tech

We need a credible plan for science funding in the UK | Letters

Today at 18:02 PM, via The Guardian

Prof Ruben Saakyan and Prof Sheila Rowan respond to Prof Charlotte Deane of UK Research and Innovation

If the UK’s position in quantum computing is indeed a success story of long-term investment in fundamental science, as Prof Charlotte Deane argues (Letters, 25 March), it makes the current UK Research and Innovation approach, particularly to Science and Technology Facilities Council...

Science/Tech

Euro-Office Wants To Replace Google Docs and Microsoft Office

Today at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

Euro-Office is a new open-source project supported by several European companies that aims to offer a “truly open, transparent and sovereign solution for collaborate document editing,” using OnlyOffice as a starting point. The project is positioned around European digital independence and familiar Office-style editing, though it has already drawn pushback from OnlyOffice over alleged licensing...