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[ad_1] Archbishop Thabo Makgoba. Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba is skeptical that the government will implement Covid-19 vaccines for everyone and on time. Makgoba criticized the global procurement deals through Covax, saying the initiative was failing the poor. He said scientists have done their job in developing vaccines and called on …

[ad_1] By Nathan craig 1 hour ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Durban: The KwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform team has discovered the most mutated variant of Covid-19, and experts call for more support for genomic surveillance. Local scientists presented a report late last month on Angola’s first genomic surveillance …

[ad_1] Mining giant Anglo American says it will complete a feasibility study to develop a “hydrogen valley” anchored in South Africa’s platinum group metal-rich Bushveld geological area. The study will be carried out as part of a collaboration with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and also includes the …

[ad_1] Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Blade Nzimande. Photo: GCIS Blade Nzimande is concerned with reports of Covid-19 infections in tertiary institutions. At the University of Pretoria, 115 students have tested positive since March 18. The minister says that other TVET colleges and universities have also reported infections. …

[ad_1] So far, more than 200 students have been assessed. FILE: Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Blade Nzimande addresses members of the media in Pretoria on March 8, 2021 regarding funding discussions for prospective students for the academic year 2021. Image: GCIS JOHANNESBURG – Higher Education Minister Blade …

[ad_1] Alan Winde. (Photo: Jaco Marais) Alan Winde says the data coupled with the current state of the Western Cape health platform showed that moving to stricter regulations “at this stage would not achieve the balance we need to save lives and livelihoods.” The province continued to show a decrease …

[ad_1] Blade Nzimande (Photo: SACP via Twitter) SACP warns that it is false that elements within the movement that presided over the cuts in college and university appropriations come out claiming otherwise. He also warned against “factionalists” who claim to have information about the killing of stalwart Chris Hani without …

[ad_1] Minister Tito Mboweni delivers a speech on the 2021 budget in Parliament. Image: GCIS Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has said he suspects a third wave of Covid-19 is looming that could devastate the economy more than the second wave. He said that it is urgent for South Africa to …

[ad_1] A view of a model of the Razor Crest spaceship from the drama series The Mandalorian set in the Star Wars universe. Fans have built the replica in several months. Vadim Skryabin / TASS (Photo by Vadim Skryabin TASS Star Wars fans in Russia have built a giant replica …

[ad_1] Students protesting at Wits University. Fani Mahunts, Gallo Images The students want to eliminate the historical debt of 13 billion rand, among other issues. SAUS says more universities are expected to join the protests. Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande called on students to speak with the …