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ByKeren Landman It’s not extraordinary for a cruise ship to be afflicted by an eruption of infectious diseases. But the recent cluster of hantavirus cases on the M.V. Hondius, a Dutch polar expedition vessel sailing from Argentina to the Canary Islands, was “definitely a surprise,” says Steven Bradfute, an immunologist and hantavirus researcher ....
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By Nicole Pinto, CEO of the Prescient Foundation Every year, the South African financial services sector pours hundreds of millions of Rands into consumer financial education. Between mandatory industry contributions and private corporate wellness initiatives, the investment is massive. Yet, if one looks at the hard data, it is difficult to see a true return […]
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Young people across secondary cities in West and Central Africa are building businesses that work. They’re rebuilding food systems, creating manufacturing jobs, and solving real problems in their communities. But when they try to scale, they hit a wall. The capital they need doesn’t reach them, not because their businesses aren’t viable, but because the […]
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South Africa’s 50 public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges are, in the main, struggling institutions. In many, throughput rates – how many students qualify in the expected time – are low. Some lecturers are under-qualified and under-resourced. Relationships with employers, which are crucial for the type of training that these colleges offer, […]
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This World Veterinary Day on 25 April, global animal health company – Zoetis – celebrates some of the crucial ways that veterinarians support the local economy by protecting farming exports, food security and public health. Veterinarians are known for treating sick pets, but their role extends far beyond the clinic – from protecting beloved pets […]
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As South Africa commemorates Freedom Day, Cornerstone Institute is calling on the nation to broaden its interpretation of freedom beyond political rights to include economic freedom through access to quality higher education. For Cornerstone Institute, Freedom Day is not only a reminder of the country’s democratic breakthrough, but also a call to action to address […]
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Huawei South Africa’s annual Girls in ICT Day gave young women practical skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, coding, and digital entrepreneurship. The day also celebrated their role in the digital economy, not only as future participants but as young innovators who can help shape what comes next. Hosted by Huawei South Africa in […]
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