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Do electric cars need an MOT?The answer is yes. In line with UK regulations all cars, including electric vehicles, must have an MOT every year (if over 3 years old) to ensure they are safe to drive on UK roads.Charging at Work: How to get an EV charge point for your office?For employees, charging at work can be a convenient way to recharge an EV whilst parked during the day. From a business point of view, having a charge point at the workplace will become increasingly important as a facility for employees and visitors, while for businesses with an EV…

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Back to homepage / Shows / Across Africa Issued on: 13/06/2024 – 20:22 12:42 This week, a new law paving the way for the introduction of universal healthcare in South Africa both excites and divides. And Ed tech has the potential to close education gaps in DR Congo. One digital learning portal is going down well with kids  but is struggling to attract the investment it needs to scale up.  Read more on related topics:

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Back to homepage / Shows / Across Africa Issued on: 13/06/2024 – 20:34 13:55 Across Africa © FRANCE24  Benin encourages members of the African diaspora to call its shores home by offering citizenship to descendants on those who left the continent far in the past. And the Olympic flame symbolises the light of spirit, knowledge and life. All all of which, Ousman Dieme,  a Senegalese Olympic torchbearer and a former infantryman, has in abundance. The 90 year old fought for France during the world wars. Read more on related topics:

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov took aim Tuesday at the West and its supposed “objectives” in Ukraine and Libya during a visit to the Congo as part of his Africa tour. Issued on: 04/06/2024 – 18:39 1 min He also told reporters he supports talks to reconcile warring parties in Libya.”We support the initiative of (Republic of Congo) President Denis Sassou Nguesso which aims to organise an inter-Libyan conference,” he said, following a meeting with Sassou who also chairs a high-level committee on Libya in the African Union.Libya is divided between a UN-recognised government based in Tripoli led by Abdelhamid…

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The official results from national elections last month just don’t add up for Mbalenhle Mthethwa, a loyal adherent of a new political party led by Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s former president.“The elections were not free and fair,” she said, echoing the stolen-election narrative advanced by Mr. Zuma. Ms. Mthethwa, a 38-year-old chef, lives in a township near the coastal city of Durban and has been out of work for the past four years.Mr. Zuma, 82, whose nine years as president were marred by allegations of corruption and looting of state coffers, has taken a page from the playbook of populist…

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   The On Stage July Holiday program is back and providing two engaging programs run by industry professionals. Musical Theatre Intensive is designed to enhance participant’s triple threat skills over five-days. Introduction to Technical Theatre is a free one-day program design to expand participants knowledge of staging, sound, and lighting. Musical Theatre Intensive | Monday 8 – Friday 12 July 2024 The On Stage Musical Theatre Intensive is back this Winter school holidays and more exciting than ever.  This program is designed for 10-17 year olds to gain a deeper understanding of the story, refine triple threat skills and gain…

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Key TakeawaysEarly reading builds essential language and cognitive skills.Reading exposes children to new ideas and vocabulary.Daily reading routines foster lifelong habits.Fundamentals of Early LiteracyEarly literacy sets the foundation for a child’s cognitive, language, social, and emotional development. Understanding these fundamentals can help parents and educators support this crucial stage.Cognitive and Language DevelopmentEarly literacy activities are essential for cognitive development. Reading regularly with children helps to enhance their vocabulary and language skills. Exposure to books introduces a child to new words and linguistic patterns, contributing to their overall brain development.Parents and educators should focus on interactive reading sessions where children can…

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Issued on: 04/06/2024 – 22:33 In this edition: South Africa prepares for complicated coalition talks after the ANC lost its historic majority in parliament over the weekend. Also, dozens of African heads of state head to Seoul for a summit aimed at deepening ties with South Korea. Plus we head to Ethiopia, where the Tigray region is slowly trying to emerge from the shadow of the war. 

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Gunmen killed seven Benin soldiers in an attack in the north of the country in Pendjari national park, an army source and a security source said on Wednesday Issued on: 05/06/2024 – 16:13 1 min The sources did not identify the gunmen but the attack on Tuesday was the latest in a border area where Benin faces growing spillover from a jihadist conflicts in the Sahel and where criminal gangs and smugglers also operate.”The information about the loss of seven of our compatriots is confirmed,” an army source said when asked about the attack.Another security source also confirmed the attack.No…

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Back to homepage / Shows / Focus Issued on: 13/06/2024 – 12:58 05:04 FOCUS © FRANCE 24 In January, the Kenyan government announced the discovery of coltan deposits in six counties across the country. This highly valuable mineral is used to manufacture high-tech devices like electric car batteries and mobile phones. The discovery of coltan could place Kenya on the map as a coltan exporter, a sector currently dominated by DR Congo. It is also expected to create jobs in an underdeveloped part of the country. Our Kenya correspondents Olivia Bizot and Elodie Cousin report. Read more on related topics:

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