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South Africa

Government welcomes drop in diesel prices

Today at 12:34 PM, via SAnews

Government welcomes drop in diesel prices

Government has welcomed the drop in diesel prices of between R2.62 and R3.25 per litre, effective Wednesday.

While motorists who use petrol will pay R1.43 more per litre at the pumps for both grades, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said the fuel levy relief announced by National Treasury will help cushion consumers...

South Africa

Thusong outreach brings government services closer to communities

Today at 11:50 AM, via SAnews

Thusong outreach brings government services closer to communities

Residents of Pacaltsdorp and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to access a range of essential government services when the Thusong Outreach Programme visits George Municipality.

The initiative, led by the Western Cape Department of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, forms...

Africa

Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern

Yesterday at 21:28 PM, via BBC News

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Education

Tanzania: State to Honour Best Teachers

Today at 13:31 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily News] THE government will on June 6 recognise outstanding pre-primary, primary and secondary school teachers during the Fourth National Teaching Skills Competition, as part of efforts to improve the quality of teaching and learning across the country.

Science/Tech

Canal+ says bonjour JSE

Today at 13:13 PM, via ITWeb

Media giant Canal+ is the first French company to list on the JSE, following its purchase of MultiChoice last year for $3 billion (R52.2 billion at the time).