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HSRC hosts Science Diplomacy Summer School
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The Human Sciences Research Council is hosting a Science Diplomacy Summer School to equip participants with knowledge to address Africa's challenges.
Through a combination of case studies, dialogues, and exercises, participants will gain an understanding of science diplomacy and its role in navigating complex global issues.
The summer school brings together policymakers, diplomats, scientists, and civil society actors to share perspectives and explore solutions.
The HSRC says participants will explore roles and perspectives of policymakers, diplomats, scientists, and civil society through case studies, dialogues, and exercises.
Through a combination of case studies, dialogues, and exercises, participants will gain an understanding of science diplomacy and its role in navigating complex global issues.
The summer school brings together policymakers, diplomats, scientists, and civil society actors to share perspectives and explore solutions.
The HSRC says participants will explore roles and perspectives of policymakers, diplomats, scientists, and civil society through case studies, dialogues, and exercises.
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UCT to host Times Higher Education World Academic Summit
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The University of Cape Town has been selected to host the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit for the first time in Africa, from the 29th of September to the 1st of October 2026.
The historic gathering will showcase African universities’ rising influence in innovation and research in the global higher education landscape.
UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela expressed great anticipation at welcoming high-profile international stakeholders in higher education to UCT for this momentous gathering.
The historic gathering will showcase African universities’ rising influence in innovation and research in the global higher education landscape.
UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela expressed great anticipation at welcoming high-profile international stakeholders in higher education to UCT for this momentous gathering.
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Umzinyathi District Water Summit concluded
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KwaZulu-Natal: The recently concluded Umzinyathi District Water Summit united local leaders and communities to plan the district's water future at the Umzinyathi District Water Summit.
The summit’s theme: “Securing Umzinyathi District’s Water Future through Good Governance, Sustainable and Resilient Water Infrastructure,” guided various discussions and resolutions that are set to shape the region’s water policies.
In his closing remarks, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa praised the active participation of all stakeholders, including government departments, municipalities and the private sector.
Minister Hlabisa highlighted the crucial role of traditional leadership in achieving water sustainability, acknowledging the deep-rooted connection of Amakhosi to the land and resources.
Delegates resolved to finalise the District Water Master Plan and prioritise refurbishing aged infrastructure.
The summit’s theme: “Securing Umzinyathi District’s Water Future through Good Governance, Sustainable and Resilient Water Infrastructure,” guided various discussions and resolutions that are set to shape the region’s water policies.
In his closing remarks, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa praised the active participation of all stakeholders, including government departments, municipalities and the private sector.
Minister Hlabisa highlighted the crucial role of traditional leadership in achieving water sustainability, acknowledging the deep-rooted connection of Amakhosi to the land and resources.
Delegates resolved to finalise the District Water Master Plan and prioritise refurbishing aged infrastructure.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.29 to the British Pound, and 20.22 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,250.97 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 61.09 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,827.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.29 to the British Pound, and 20.22 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,250.97 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 61.09 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,827.00.
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