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2025 ANNA Award Finalists Revealed
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The 2025 ANNA Award, a prestigious art prize empowering young women artists from across Africa, has announced its top 12 finalists.
This year's competition drew over 800 entries from 38 countries, showcasing exceptional talent and creativity.
The finalists, representing a diverse range of emerging African artists, include South Africans Haneem Christian, and Tinyiko Makwakwa, as well as artists from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Sudan, Botswana and Egypt.
The award's Aldre Geldenhuys says through initiatives like the ANNA Award they continue to support the next generation of cultural leaders who are shaping the future with creativity and courage.
This year's competition drew over 800 entries from 38 countries, showcasing exceptional talent and creativity.
The finalists, representing a diverse range of emerging African artists, include South Africans Haneem Christian, and Tinyiko Makwakwa, as well as artists from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Sudan, Botswana and Egypt.
The award's Aldre Geldenhuys says through initiatives like the ANNA Award they continue to support the next generation of cultural leaders who are shaping the future with creativity and courage.
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Sesame Workshop SA Marks 25 Years
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This year marks a significant milestone for Sesame Workshop South Africa as it celebrates 25 years of nurturing the minds and spirits of millions of South African children.
The non-profit organisation behind Takalani Sesame has worked tirelessly to promote early education, health and wellbeing through beloved characters, programmes and culturally relevant stories.
It has announced a forward-focused partnership with the Basic Education Department aimed at promoting the importance of early learning and early stimulation as well as driving early childhood development registration across the country.
Highlighting the urgency of their mission, the organisation's Managing Director Dr Onyinye Nwaneri pointed out that investing in South Africa’s children today paves the way for a stronger nation tomorrow.
The non-profit organisation behind Takalani Sesame has worked tirelessly to promote early education, health and wellbeing through beloved characters, programmes and culturally relevant stories.
It has announced a forward-focused partnership with the Basic Education Department aimed at promoting the importance of early learning and early stimulation as well as driving early childhood development registration across the country.
Highlighting the urgency of their mission, the organisation's Managing Director Dr Onyinye Nwaneri pointed out that investing in South Africa’s children today paves the way for a stronger nation tomorrow.
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New Partnership Aims to Unlock Agricultural Potential in Western Cape
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The Cape Forum and the International Agricultural Academy for Africa have joined forces to help learners at agricultural schools in the Western Cape, to unlock a career in agriculture.
The initiative forms part of i3A's school programme which aims to give learners the opportunity to begin their agricultural studies from Grade 10—covering a wide range of fields such as beef and crop production, wildlife management and viticulture.
The Cape Forum’s Bernard Pieters says the partnership creates exciting pathways for young people to enter the Agricultural sector with real-world skills and opportunities:
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The initiative forms part of i3A's school programme which aims to give learners the opportunity to begin their agricultural studies from Grade 10—covering a wide range of fields such as beef and crop production, wildlife management and viticulture.
The Cape Forum’s Bernard Pieters says the partnership creates exciting pathways for young people to enter the Agricultural sector with real-world skills and opportunities:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.93 to the US Dollar, 23.82 to the British Pound, and 20.75 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,360.71 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.83 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,431.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.93 to the US Dollar, 23.82 to the British Pound, and 20.75 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,360.71 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.83 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,431.00.
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