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4-9 August: National Science Week held under theme "Science, technology and innovation are for everyone"
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Today marks the start of National Science Week 2025 held under theme "Science, technology and innovation are for everyone".
The week focuses on activities such as research dialogue sessions, science cafés and exhibitions across South Africa, with the aim to close the gap between society and science.
It is part of efforts to give South Africans knowledge about science, make them aware of scientific and technological developments, and equip them to form their own opinions about science matters.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande is urging learners not to shy away from Scoence, Technology, engineering and Maths subjects:
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The week focuses on activities such as research dialogue sessions, science cafés and exhibitions across South Africa, with the aim to close the gap between society and science.
It is part of efforts to give South Africans knowledge about science, make them aware of scientific and technological developments, and equip them to form their own opinions about science matters.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande is urging learners not to shy away from Scoence, Technology, engineering and Maths subjects:
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Gogo's To Launch A Community-Driven Initiative
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Ride-hailing platform, inDrive has partnered with goGOGOgo to launch a community-driven initiative.
The project focuses on empowering older women, known as gogos, from Alexandra and surrounding areas with digital and mobility literacy skills.
Last week the initiative held a hands-on training session at Safe-Hub Alexandra, teaching gogos how to use smartphones and navigate the inDrive app.
This training is crucial, as many gogos are raising grandchildren on limited incomes and need tools for independence and safety.
Ashif Black, inDrive's Country Representative, says empowering gogos with digital skills helps their safety and independence.
The project focuses on empowering older women, known as gogos, from Alexandra and surrounding areas with digital and mobility literacy skills.
Last week the initiative held a hands-on training session at Safe-Hub Alexandra, teaching gogos how to use smartphones and navigate the inDrive app.
This training is crucial, as many gogos are raising grandchildren on limited incomes and need tools for independence and safety.
Ashif Black, inDrive's Country Representative, says empowering gogos with digital skills helps their safety and independence.
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6% Economic Growth Projected For Zimbabwe In 2025
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Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube projects a 6% economic growth for 2025, surpassing the regional average, as the country recovers from last year’s drought.
The growth is driven by a strong agricultural season and expected favourable global commodity prices.
Ncube made the announcement during his mid-term budget speech to lawmakers in Harare expressing optimism about the country's economic prospects:
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The growth is driven by a strong agricultural season and expected favourable global commodity prices.
Ncube made the announcement during his mid-term budget speech to lawmakers in Harare expressing optimism about the country's economic prospects:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 18.05 to the US Dollar, 23.97 to the British Pound, and 20.91 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,363.15 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.78 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,565.00.
The Rand is trading at 18.05 to the US Dollar, 23.97 to the British Pound, and 20.91 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,363.15 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.78 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,565.00.
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