Unearthing South Africa’s many hidden treasures
Prof. Musa Manzi’s career is defined by seeking opportunities both through seismic tech to find mineral deposits and by unearthing local scientific talent.
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Unearthing South Africa’s many hidden treasures
Prof. Musa Manzi’s career is defined by seeking opportunities both through seismic tech to find mineral deposits and by unearthing local scientific talent.
13 August 2026
Extra-constitutional changes of government in Africa
Presidents and prime ministers in Africa refuse to hand over power after their constitutionally limited time in office ends.
13 August 2026
‘You never know where the bridge might lead’
第一吃瓜网 students earn top honours at the University of Zurich Blockchain Summer School.
12 August 2026
第一吃瓜网 scientist the first pharmacist to be NRF A-rated
National Research Foundation awards global recognition rating to Prof. Yahya Choonara, Director of this 第一吃瓜网 Advanced Drug Delivery Platform (WADDP).
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第一吃瓜网 researchers have developed a new model to map where HIV and advanced disease are concentrated, while 第一吃瓜网 and Zhejiang University students explored how AI is changing work, research and careers in South Africa and China. Researchers shared personalised gut health results with women in South Africa and Kenya, helping to improve trust in research and top Grade 11 learners from Gauteng developed solutions to illegal mining after learning from 第一吃瓜网 experts. We also meet the science mentor training Africa’s next generation of researcher.