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Nzimande says science and technology must drive SA's development
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Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande, says all aspects of South Africa’s national development must be driven or inspired by science, technology and innovation.
He gave the keynote address at the Science Forum South Africa 2025 in Pretoria on Tuesday.
The event brings together scientists, policymakers, youth innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Nzimande says science must address the big problem of having great technology but also a lot of inequality:
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He gave the keynote address at the Science Forum South Africa 2025 in Pretoria on Tuesday.
The event brings together scientists, policymakers, youth innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Nzimande says science must address the big problem of having great technology but also a lot of inequality:
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Joburg Market strengths ties with Limpopo farmers
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Joburg Market is strengthening its ties with Limpopo farmers after receiving strong interest from producers seeking closer access to South Africa's largest fresh produce marketplace.
The Market recently exhibited at the Agri 5 Expo in Limpopo, where it connected with established suppliers and emerging farmers.
The Marketing and Communications team, led by acting Senior Manager Tshegofatso Maakwe, gained valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Limpopo farmers.
Joburg Market is committed to helping farmers by giving them better access to markets, clear trading systems, and chances to grow their businesses.
The Market recently exhibited at the Agri 5 Expo in Limpopo, where it connected with established suppliers and emerging farmers.
The Marketing and Communications team, led by acting Senior Manager Tshegofatso Maakwe, gained valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Limpopo farmers.
Joburg Market is committed to helping farmers by giving them better access to markets, clear trading systems, and chances to grow their businesses.
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UAE invests $1 billion to expand AI infrastructure in Africa
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The United Arab Emirates says it will invest $1 billion to expand AI infrastructure and AI-enabled services across Africa.
The aim is to help countries meet national development priorities, bringing AI technology to areas such as education, healthcare, and climate adaptation.
The UAE is one of Africa's largest investors, with bilateral trade reaching $107 billion in 2024, a 28% increase from the previous year.
Abu Dhabi is investing heavily in AI, with plans to build one of the world’s largest data-centre hubs in the country with U.S. technology.
The aim is to help countries meet national development priorities, bringing AI technology to areas such as education, healthcare, and climate adaptation.
The UAE is one of Africa's largest investors, with bilateral trade reaching $107 billion in 2024, a 28% increase from the previous year.
Abu Dhabi is investing heavily in AI, with plans to build one of the world’s largest data-centre hubs in the country with U.S. technology.
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The Rand is trading at 17.13 to the US Dollar, 22.67 to the British Pound, and 19.86 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,161.62 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,312.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.13 to the US Dollar, 22.67 to the British Pound, and 19.86 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,161.62 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,312.00.
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