Researching the effects of high fructose consumption on memory and learning capabilities
A researcher from the University of the Free State (UFS) is studying the influence of high fructose – a type ...
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Tag: Women Of Impact
Beyond Parity: The Impact of Women Leaders in Science and Technology
By Dr Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl, Head: Research and Development at University of Pretoria (on secondment to the Dept of Science & ...
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Take note of the important womenrocking conservation
By Siziwe Hlongwa Maybe Hollywood or King Kong were to blame, says Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka of her otherwise supportive mother’s dread at her daughter ...
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Celebrating a Decade of Empowerment: The Women Empowerment Fund’s Impact on South Africa’s Entrepreneurs
By Ms Nomazizi Siphondo, Head of the Women Empowerment Fund and Acting uMnotho Fund Manager, National Empowerment Fund This Women’s ...
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Getting future-ready with tools to make life greener and empower women
From a young age, Dr Valentina Russo cared for the natural environment. Today, she plays an instrumental role in curbing ...
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The evolution of a career dedicated to solving plastic pollution
Prof. Suzan Oelofse enjoys spending time in nature and feels affected when she notices plastic in protected nature reserves, knowing ...
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Dr Taahira Goga – Uncovering the potential of a circular and low-carbon SA plastics sector
For many, it takes a bit of time to figure out what they are passionate about. This was Dr Taahira ...
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Developing bio-based materials for a sustainable future
Dr Maya John has been devising materials and products that are more sustainable and environmentally friendly long before it became ...
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A young Zambian wonder kid dazzles the world with her innovation
Mwangala Maunga captured the imagination of the world when, at the age of 12, she invented a solar water purifier ...
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Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim -Trailblazer par Excellence
Prof Quarraisha Abdool KarimAn infectious disease epidemiologist and co-founder and Associate Scientific Director of CAPRISA, Professor Karim’s list of achievements has ...
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