Spotlight on matric class maths, science passes

Spotlight on matric class maths, science passes

The NSC report shows the mathematics pass rate dropped from 69% to 64% in 2025. South Africa’s Department of Basic Education (DBE) plans to work alongside provincial departments to boost mathematics uptake among learners. This was revealed by director-general at the Department of Basic Education (DBE) Hubert Mathanzima Mweli, presenting the 2025 National Senior Certificate…

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Africa: At the Heart of Change – Spotlight Initiative Highlights Breakthroughs in Tackling Gender-Based Violence

Africa: At the Heart of Change – Spotlight Initiative Highlights Breakthroughs in Tackling Gender-Based Violence

When it comes to protecting women and girls from gender-based violence, change happens when they are “at the heart of every decision,” according to Erin Kenny, Global Coordinator of the Spotlight Initiative a United Nations-European Union partnership aimed at tackling all forms of abuse against women and girls. At the heart of change: Spotlight Initiative…

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Africa: At the Heart of Change – Spotlight Initiative Highlights Breakthroughs in Tackling Gender-Based Violence

Africa: ‘97% of Spotlight Initiative Programme Countries Have Sustained Achievements’ – Key Takeaways From the Initiative’s Sustainability Report

BRUSSELS, Belgium – On 11 December, Spotlight Initiative hosted ‘A sustainable legacy: An intimate evening of conversation and insights from global leaders on how seed investments to end violence against women and girls deliver sustainable outcomes’. The event launched the Initiative’s sustainability report, which found that a remarkable 97 per cent of programme countries had…

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Africa: PMI-Ferrari Partnership Puts Tobacco Harm Reduction in the Formula 1 Spotlight

Africa: PMI-Ferrari Partnership Puts Tobacco Harm Reduction in the Formula 1 Spotlight

Philip Morris International’s flagship nicotine pouch brand, ZYN, will feature on Scuderia Ferrari HP Formula 1 car liveries at select races across upcoming seasons. This follows the announcement of an expanded partnership between PMI and Scuderia Ferrari HP, as well as with Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, the single-marque motorsport championship created in 1993, starting in…

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Top ICT tenders: Electricity metering in the spotlight

Top ICT tenders: Electricity metering in the spotlight

The South African National Energy Development Institute and Eskom seek tech solutions to improve financial recovery. It’s a particularly busy week for public sector procurement officers, with almost 850 notices posted on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal. The ICT industry benefits from this rush, with the State IT Agency (SITA) standing out with five new tenders…

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Africa: At the Heart of Change – Spotlight Initiative Highlights Breakthroughs in Tackling Gender-Based Violence

Africa: Somalia Steps Into the Spotlight As Mogadishu Hosts East Africa’s Key Summit

Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday officially opened the 2nd East African Community Cooperation Conference (EACON2025) in Mogadishu, marking another milestone in the country’s growing role within the East African bloc. In his keynote address, President Mohamud highlighted Somalia’s historic legacy as a hub of trade and seafaring along the Indian…

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InterSystems READY 2025 Summit to spotlight generative AI, next-generation healthcare innovation in Africa

InterSystems READY 2025 Summit to spotlight generative AI, next-generation healthcare innovation in Africa

Are you ready for the InterSystems READY 2025 Summit. InterSystems, a creative data technology provider managing more than 1 billion health records globally, will host its flagship READY 2025 Summit in South Africa this September, bringing together healthcare leaders, partners and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence (AI), interoperability and advanced data platforms are reshaping…

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