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UP and Rand Water Launch Hub to Drive Water Innovation
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The University of Pretoria and Rand Water have launched the Rand Water Research, Development and Innovation Hub at UP to advance sustainable water and sanitation solutions.
The hub will bring together experts to conduct research, offer training, and develop practical projects that address water security, climate adaptation, and integrated resource management across South Africa and Africa.
In its first year, the hub will initiate 10 projects, including programmes focused on sanitation, water-energy-food integration, and resilient water systems.
UP Vice-Chancellor Professor Francis Petersen said the collaboration strengthens the university’s role as a research-intensive institution tackling societal challenges, while Rand Water’s CEO Sipho Mosai described it as a strategic step in enhancing knowledge and innovation in the sector.
The hub aims to generate actionable solutions, build intellectual capital, and promote sustainable water management across the continent.
The hub will bring together experts to conduct research, offer training, and develop practical projects that address water security, climate adaptation, and integrated resource management across South Africa and Africa.
In its first year, the hub will initiate 10 projects, including programmes focused on sanitation, water-energy-food integration, and resilient water systems.
UP Vice-Chancellor Professor Francis Petersen said the collaboration strengthens the university’s role as a research-intensive institution tackling societal challenges, while Rand Water’s CEO Sipho Mosai described it as a strategic step in enhancing knowledge and innovation in the sector.
The hub aims to generate actionable solutions, build intellectual capital, and promote sustainable water management across the continent.
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Brovember Unites Communities to Support Men’s Health
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The Brovember campaign is bringing South Africans together to create safe spaces for men in crisis. Inspired by the global Movember movement, it focuses on improving men’s mental and physical health while encouraging early help-seeking.
The campaign challenges outdated ideas of masculinity that stop men from opening up and aims to make support services more accessible. Through events like the Recharge Walks, Brovember promotes exercise, awareness, and open conversations.
All funds raised stay in South Africa to support education, research, and community programmes that help men live healthier, more connected lives.
The campaign challenges outdated ideas of masculinity that stop men from opening up and aims to make support services more accessible. Through events like the Recharge Walks, Brovember promotes exercise, awareness, and open conversations.
All funds raised stay in South Africa to support education, research, and community programmes that help men live healthier, more connected lives.
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France Leads $2.5 Billion Initiative to Protect Congo Rainforest
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France is leading a $2.5 billion plan to protect the Congo Basin, the world’s second-largest rainforest.
The initiative is supported by Germany, Norway, Belgium and Britain and will help Central African countries manage and conserve the forest over the next five years.
Funding, technology, training and partnerships will be provided to reduce deforestation and preserve biodiversity.
The Congo rainforest absorbs more net greenhouse gases than any other tropical forest, making its protection vital for global climate efforts.
The announcement comes alongside Brazil’s Tropical Forests Forever Facility, reflecting growing international commitments to rainforest conservation.
The initiative is supported by Germany, Norway, Belgium and Britain and will help Central African countries manage and conserve the forest over the next five years.
Funding, technology, training and partnerships will be provided to reduce deforestation and preserve biodiversity.
The Congo rainforest absorbs more net greenhouse gases than any other tropical forest, making its protection vital for global climate efforts.
The announcement comes alongside Brazil’s Tropical Forests Forever Facility, reflecting growing international commitments to rainforest conservation.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.20 to the US Dollar, 22.67 to the British Pound, and 19.92 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,081.41 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.63 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 106,095.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.20 to the US Dollar, 22.67 to the British Pound, and 19.92 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,081.41 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.63 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 106,095.00.
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