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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 by the end of the summer school, attendees will understand the tools and skills needed for effective science diplomacy and apply systems thinking to real-world scenarios.
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 by the end of the summer school, attendees will understand the tools and skills needed for effective science diplomacy and apply systems thinking to real-world scenarios.
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Joburg libraries host school reading competitions
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The City of Johannesburg's Library and Information Services is gearing up for its annual school reading competitions, taking place tomorrow and o Wednesday, at Emmarentia Dam.
The event features two popular contests: the Story Skirmish for Grades 4-5 and the Battle of the Books for Grades 6-7.
Teams from top schools, including Elsie Ngidi Primary, Malvern Primary, Mikateka Primary, and others, will compete to showcase their knowledge and speed in reading.
The competitions aim to build confidence, comprehension, and a lifelong love for reading among young participants.
The event features two popular contests: the Story Skirmish for Grades 4-5 and the Battle of the Books for Grades 6-7.
Teams from top schools, including Elsie Ngidi Primary, Malvern Primary, Mikateka Primary, and others, will compete to showcase their knowledge and speed in reading.
The competitions aim to build confidence, comprehension, and a lifelong love for reading among young participants.
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Lemo Spin Fest took place in Bloemfontein
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Lemo Fest Spin Explosion Founder, Freddie Kenny says the sport aims to keep young people busy and off the streets.
Kenny says the Bloemfontein-based festival is also aimed at contributing to the revival of the township economy, under the theme “Re ya Kasi”.
The festival is in its third year, was in full swing this weekend in Bloemfontein.
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Kenny says the Bloemfontein-based festival is also aimed at contributing to the revival of the township economy, under the theme “Re ya Kasi”.
The festival is in its third year, was in full swing this weekend in Bloemfontein.
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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 60.85 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,279.00.
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 60.85 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,279.00.
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