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Mintek Researcher Wins FameLab South Africa 2026
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Mintek researcher Dr Nthabiseng Moshokoa has won the 2026 FameLab South Africa science communication competition.
She will represent South Africa in Poland after winning with a three-minute presentation on research that combines artificial intelligence and 3D printing to develop materials to help doctors treat blocked arteries.
The competition challenges young researchers to explain complex scientific ideas in ways the public can understand.
Managing Director of the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement, Dr Mamoeletso Mosia, says science communication helps people understand research and how it affects their lives:
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She will represent South Africa in Poland after winning with a three-minute presentation on research that combines artificial intelligence and 3D printing to develop materials to help doctors treat blocked arteries.
The competition challenges young researchers to explain complex scientific ideas in ways the public can understand.
Managing Director of the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement, Dr Mamoeletso Mosia, says science communication helps people understand research and how it affects their lives:
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Nomfuneko Majaja Wins International Space Law Award
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South African space law official Nomfuneko Majaja has received an international award for her contribution to space law.
Majaja, the Chief Director of Space Affairs at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, received the Distinguished Service Award from the International Institute of Space Law at a congress in Turkey.
The award recognises her work with the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, where she chaired its Legal Subcommittee from 2022 to 2023.
The recognition came as Kenya’s Strathmore University Law School team reached the semi-finals of an international space law competition, representing Africa.
South Africa also secured membership for its Council for Space Affairs in the International Astronautical Federation, giving the country a voice in international discussions on space regulation and sustainability.
Majaja, the Chief Director of Space Affairs at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, received the Distinguished Service Award from the International Institute of Space Law at a congress in Turkey.
The award recognises her work with the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, where she chaired its Legal Subcommittee from 2022 to 2023.
The recognition came as Kenya’s Strathmore University Law School team reached the semi-finals of an international space law competition, representing Africa.
South Africa also secured membership for its Council for Space Affairs in the International Astronautical Federation, giving the country a voice in international discussions on space regulation and sustainability.
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Table Mountain Venue Wins Africa Award Again
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The Twelve Apostles Terrace at the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway in Cape Town has been named Africa’s Best MICE Event Venue for the second year in a row.
The venue received the award at the 2026 World MICE Awards ceremony in Jamaica on 12 October.
It hosts meetings, conferences and other business events, supporting Cape Town’s business tourism sector.
The venue beat nominees from Morocco, the Republic of the Congo and Kenya to retain the title.
The venue received the award at the 2026 World MICE Awards ceremony in Jamaica on 12 October.
It hosts meetings, conferences and other business events, supporting Cape Town’s business tourism sector.
The venue beat nominees from Morocco, the Republic of the Congo and Kenya to retain the title.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.48 to the US Dollar, 21.96 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,496.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.48 to the US Dollar, 21.96 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,496.00.
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