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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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Nine-year-old Atlehang Malemane is heading to Sri Lanka. Just weeks ago, that trip was uncertain. Now, after a crowdfunding push that brought in more than R105,000 (about $6,307), the South African chess prodigy has secured her place at the Commonwealth Chess Championships 2026, set for May 16 to May 26. This story is written and […]
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By Peter Ongalo, Caroline Mbaya, African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026, the Northern Innovation and Empowerment Hub (NIEHUB), organized for a 3-day Hackathon in Garissa, culminating in a pitching competition and mentorship session on February 11, 2026. The event dubbed “My First Tech […]
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Since its inception in 1987, the Engen Maths & Science Schools (EMSS) programme has been a lifeline for South African learners striving to excel in Mathematics and Physical Sciences, helping to close the country’s STEM skills gap, one learner at a time. Now, EMSS is entering an exciting new chapter. In a significant milestone for […]
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As South Africa sharpens its focus on economic growth, digital inclusion and future-facing skills, Huawei is building one of the country’s most visible ICT talent ecosystems, with nearly 37,000 participants reached in the past two years through its digital skills training and industry-readiness programmes. This work is closely aligned with South Africa’s digital development priorities, […]
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Serame Ramosajana (Head of School: School of Commerce & Management at Regent Business School) looks at the modern shift from corporate ladders to personal legacies Across South Africa and beyond, seasoned executives and mid-career professionals are increasingly looking past the traditional corporate ladder, seeking instead to build something of their own. This surge in entrepreneurial spirit […]
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The Transformative African Leadership (TAL) programme is a new pan-African initiative reshaping how leadership is practised across the continent. It moves beyond conventional models, grounding leadership in African realities and placing collective responsibility at the centre of how leaders are developed. Launched on 23 March 2026, TAL is a 10-month, practice-led executive journey for mid-career […]
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