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Students urged to explore emerging science and tech fields
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Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande, has urged students to pursue careers in emerging science and technology fields.
Speaking at the G20 Women and Girls in Science side event, Nzimande stressed the need to bridge gender gaps in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Spokesperson Veli Mbele says programmes like the African Girls Can Code Initiative enable girls to explore careers in AI, robotics, and data science:
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Speaking at the G20 Women and Girls in Science side event, Nzimande stressed the need to bridge gender gaps in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Spokesperson Veli Mbele says programmes like the African Girls Can Code Initiative enable girls to explore careers in AI, robotics, and data science:
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Joburg aims to boost township economy through industrial parks
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The City of Johannesburg's Economic Development Department hosted a seminar on unlocking the potential of industrial parks for inclusive growth in townships.
The two-day workshop heled at Soweto Theatre last Thursday, brought together stakeholders to discuss revitalizing industrial parks to boost skills development, and enterprise support.
City officials and government leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration and supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises to drive economic growth.
The initiative aims to position Johannesburg as a hub for economic growth, with a focus on empowering businesses in townships.
The two-day workshop heled at Soweto Theatre last Thursday, brought together stakeholders to discuss revitalizing industrial parks to boost skills development, and enterprise support.
City officials and government leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration and supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises to drive economic growth.
The initiative aims to position Johannesburg as a hub for economic growth, with a focus on empowering businesses in townships.
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Dr Zanele Ntshidi puts SA in spotlight with her Smart Irrigation Tool
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South Africa’s Dr Zanele Ntshidi has put the country in the spotlight at the 4th World Irrigation Forum, with her Smart Irrigation Tool.
Ntshidi's team’s Decision Support System for irrigation scheduling, earned the Forum’s Wastage Award for Innovative Water Management.
The tool helps farmers use water more efficiently by calculating exactly how much their crops need.
Taking into account plant water requirements, crop type, local climate conditions, and expected yield.
By giving precise irrigation recommendations, it not only saves water but also helps farmers get the best possible harvest.
Ntshidi's team’s Decision Support System for irrigation scheduling, earned the Forum’s Wastage Award for Innovative Water Management.
The tool helps farmers use water more efficiently by calculating exactly how much their crops need.
Taking into account plant water requirements, crop type, local climate conditions, and expected yield.
By giving precise irrigation recommendations, it not only saves water but also helps farmers get the best possible harvest.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.36 to the British Pound, and 20.37 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,684.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.25 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,885.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.36 to the British Pound, and 20.37 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,684.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.25 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,885.00.
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