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Mahikeng Learner Earns Lung Cancer Scholarship
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Mahikeng learner Brandon Mashandudze has been named an American Lung Cancer Scholar for his research into how artificial intelligence could help detect lung cancer earlier.
The Grade 9 learner at Curro Mahikeng earned the recognition through an international competition run by the American Lung Association.
His research explores how AI could support early detection and help doctors assess lung cancer risks.
Mashandudze hopes to inspire other young people to pursue their interests in science and technology.
The Grade 9 learner at Curro Mahikeng earned the recognition through an international competition run by the American Lung Association.
His research explores how AI could support early detection and help doctors assess lung cancer risks.
Mashandudze hopes to inspire other young people to pursue their interests in science and technology.
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SA Conservation Groups Win Eco-Logic Awards
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Two South African conservation organisations have been recognised at the 2026 Eco-Logic Awards for their work protecting wildlife and supporting communities.
Free-Me Wild-life received gold in the Nature Conservation category for its wildlife rehabilitation, habitat protection and community education work.
The SHIELD Elephant Shepherd Programme received bronze for helping elephants move safely through areas shared with people.
The programme also helps protect crops and uses beehive fences to reduce conflict between elephants and local communities.
Free-Me Wild-life received gold in the Nature Conservation category for its wildlife rehabilitation, habitat protection and community education work.
The SHIELD Elephant Shepherd Programme received bronze for helping elephants move safely through areas shared with people.
The programme also helps protect crops and uses beehive fences to reduce conflict between elephants and local communities.
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UNESCO Awards Two Girls’ Education Projects
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UNESCO has awarded its 2026 Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education to Project Soar in Morocco and CARE Peru, recognizing their contributions to advancing girls’ education.
Each project received 50-thousand US dollars to support its work.
Project Soar helps girls in Morocco stay in school and plan their futures, while CARE Peru supports girls from rural areas to complete secondary education and prepare for further study and employment.
The awards were presented at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on October 9.
Each project received 50-thousand US dollars to support its work.
Project Soar helps girls in Morocco stay in school and plan their futures, while CARE Peru supports girls from rural areas to complete secondary education and prepare for further study and employment.
The awards were presented at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on October 9.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.49 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,145.56 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,101.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.49 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,145.56 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,101.00.
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