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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.

Sport

CANAL+ extends PSL broadcast partnership

Today at 12:45 PM, via The South African

CANAL+ has renewed its broadcast agreement with the Premier Soccer League (PSL), ensuring that South African football remains on SuperSport and DStv screens across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Education

Nigeria: Why Schools in Borno Are Not Shut Despite Insecurity – NUT

Today at 12:20 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has explained why it is opposed to any move to shut down schools in Borno State amid worsening insecurity, saying closure would amount to conceding victory to terrorists seeking to disrupt education in the state.

Entertainment

CoJ finances ‘a horror show’ – Scopa member

Today at 11:41 AM, via The Citizen

AG says CoJ wrote off R9bn in consumer debt, while City Power incurred R5.7bn in electricity losses and Johannesburg Water R2.8bn from water losses.

Science/Tech

Thanks To Robots, Ukraine Is Now Talking About Winning, Not Just Surviving

Today at 13:00 PM, via Slashdot

fjo3 shares a report from Defense One: A small but growing number of European officials and analysts are saying what four years ago was unthinkable: Ukraine isn’t just surviving its grueling war with Russia, it is in some ways thriving and may even be on a path to victory. This isn’t yet captured in headlines — for example, about last weekend’s barrage of Russian drones and missiles around...