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Wits University ranks 1st in Sub-Saharan Africa for innovation
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Wits University has been ranked first in Sub-Saharan Africa for innovation in the 2025 Global Innovation Index.
The university publishes research, co-authors with global partners, commercialises technology, and supports start-ups.
South Africa ranks 61st globally, with Wits driving regional innovation.
The Johannesburg-Pretoria corridor, home to Wits and other leading institutions, forms the top innovation cluster in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The university publishes research, co-authors with global partners, commercialises technology, and supports start-ups.
South Africa ranks 61st globally, with Wits driving regional innovation.
The Johannesburg-Pretoria corridor, home to Wits and other leading institutions, forms the top innovation cluster in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Amy Foundation launches Tools for Tomorrow campaign
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The Amy Foundation, in Cape Town, has launched its Tools for Tomorrow campaign to equip learners with essential stationery for the 2026 school year.
The initiative aims to provide pens, pencils, notebooks and other materials to 1,400 learners in its After-School Programmes.
By supplying these tools, the foundation seeks to improve learners’ ability to practice, complete homework and enhance school performance.
Community members can support the campaign through donations via the Amy Foundation’s website.
The initiative aims to provide pens, pencils, notebooks and other materials to 1,400 learners in its After-School Programmes.
By supplying these tools, the foundation seeks to improve learners’ ability to practice, complete homework and enhance school performance.
Community members can support the campaign through donations via the Amy Foundation’s website.
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Paris world’s most attractive city
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Paris has been named the world’s most attractive city for the fifth consecutive year.
The French capital once again secured the top position in the Top 100 City Destinations Index compiled by data analytics firm Euromonitor International.
The index assesses leading global cities based on criteria including tourism performance, sustainability, economic strength, and health and safety.
The French capital once again secured the top position in the Top 100 City Destinations Index compiled by data analytics firm Euromonitor International.
The index assesses leading global cities based on criteria including tourism performance, sustainability, economic strength, and health and safety.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.45 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,464.44 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 89,956.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.45 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,464.44 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 89,956.00.
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