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Yale Symposium Connects African Heritage With Cultural And Economic Opportunities
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Yale University’s Directors Forum brought cultural leaders from 15 countries to Johannesburg to explore ways of preserving African heritage and strengthening its representation in museums and cultural institutions.
Held from 12 to 16 October, the symposium examined how traditional knowledge, including textiles, music, food and religious practices, can be protected while creating opportunities in tourism and creative industries.
The gathering also promotes collaboration between cultural institutions, helping leaders share expertise and preserve history for future generations.
Held from 12 to 16 October, the symposium examined how traditional knowledge, including textiles, music, food and religious practices, can be protected while creating opportunities in tourism and creative industries.
The gathering also promotes collaboration between cultural institutions, helping leaders share expertise and preserve history for future generations.
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South African Medical Student Develops Technology To Expand Healthcare Access
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Eighteen year old Itumeleng Mhlongo, a first year medical student at the University of KwaZulu Natal, is developing a telemedicine project to connect underserved communities with volunteer doctors.
Called Bridge the Gap, the platform uses USSD technology, allowing people to access it on basic mobile phones without needing a smartphone or mobile data.
Mhlongo has also represented South Africa at international gatherings in Geneva, Switzerland, and Heidelberg, Germany, engaging with young leaders and researchers from around the world.
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New African Music Business Awards To Recognise Industry Professionals
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The inaugural Music Business Awards Africa will take place on 21 November at Mercedes-Benz Sandton in Johannesburg, recognising the people and organisations working behind the scenes to grow the African music industry.
The awards will honour professionals including artist managers, songwriters, record labels, music publishers and event organisers, with categories celebrating individual achievements and successful businesses.
The initiative also aims to raise awareness of career opportunities beyond performing, as African music reaches wider international audiences.
The awards will honour professionals including artist managers, songwriters, record labels, music publishers and event organisers, with categories celebrating individual achievements and successful businesses.
The initiative also aims to raise awareness of career opportunities beyond performing, as African music reaches wider international audiences.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.44 to the US Dollar, 21.91 to the British Pound, and 18.43 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,168.27 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 109.86 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,176.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.44 to the US Dollar, 21.91 to the British Pound, and 18.43 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,168.27 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 109.86 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,176.00.
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