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NYDA and NSFAS forge strategic partnership to boost youth education
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The National Youth Development Agency and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on expanding educational opportunities for young South Africans.
The partnership aims to bridge the critical skills gap and promote equality, with a specific focus on supporting youth in rural areas, townships, and informal settlements.
This initiative marks a significant commitment to youth development and advancement in South Africa.
NYDA Executive Chairperson, Dr Sunshine Myende, says the partnership is a direct response to the critical skills gap and persistent inequality that are holding back youth advancement.
The partnership aims to bridge the critical skills gap and promote equality, with a specific focus on supporting youth in rural areas, townships, and informal settlements.
This initiative marks a significant commitment to youth development and advancement in South Africa.
NYDA Executive Chairperson, Dr Sunshine Myende, says the partnership is a direct response to the critical skills gap and persistent inequality that are holding back youth advancement.
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Wits University's MIND Institute secures R17million funding
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Wits University's MIND Institute has secured R17million funding from Google.org for AI research.
The investment will support top AI researchers and boost capacity-building programs.
Funding will also foster collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers.
This positions Africa as a key player in global AI research and development.
The investment will support top AI researchers and boost capacity-building programs.
Funding will also foster collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers.
This positions Africa as a key player in global AI research and development.
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Tshwane sets goal of planting 300-thousand trees by December 2025
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The City of Tshwane has set a goal of planting 300-thousand trees by December 2025 contributing to Gauteng and national targets for urban greening.
The metro is encouraging residents to participate in tree planting during Arbor Month this September, by planting indigenous and fruit trees in public open spaces to combat climate change.
Residents can get involved by planting trees at home or by collecting trees from the municipality to plant in public areas.
The Tshwane Mayor, Nasiphi Moya:
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The metro is encouraging residents to participate in tree planting during Arbor Month this September, by planting indigenous and fruit trees in public open spaces to combat climate change.
Residents can get involved by planting trees at home or by collecting trees from the municipality to plant in public areas.
The Tshwane Mayor, Nasiphi Moya:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.66 to the US Dollar, 23.74 to the British Pound, and 20.59 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,531.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.12 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,696.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.66 to the US Dollar, 23.74 to the British Pound, and 20.59 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,531.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.12 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,696.00.
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