African literary prizes are contested -- but writers' groups are reshaping them: Best-selling Nigerian novelist and literary superstar Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Armando Babani/EPA-EFELiterary prizes do more than offer recognition and cash to writers and help readers decide what book to choose. They shape the literary canon, a country’s body of highly regarded writing. They help … [Read more...] about African literary prizes are contested — but writers’ groups are reshaping them | The Conversation
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Young scientists stun with impressive innovations and win prizes worth over R10 million
Young scientists stun with impressive innovations and win prizes worth over R10 million: Young scientists stun with impressive innovations and win prizes worth over R10 million: Boksburg hosted over 500 learners this week in the annual Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF). These budding young scientists were in Johannesburg to compete in the … [Read more...] about Young scientists stun with impressive innovations and win prizes worth over R10 million
Run your way to over R50 000 worth of prizes at the Hollard JURA
Run your way to over R50 000 worth of prizes at the Hollard JURA: Run your way to over R50 000 worth of prizes at the Hollard JURA: Get creative with your Hollard JURA outfit cause there’s over R19 500 up for grabs Photo: Juan Gerber Photography Remember when you were a kid and you used to run around outside with your friends running, climbing, jumping and just plain … [Read more...] about Run your way to over R50 000 worth of prizes at the Hollard JURA
Over R120 000 worth of prizes to give away at the Hollard JUMA 2017
Over R120 000 worth of prizes to give away at the Hollard JUMA 2017: Over R120 000 worth of prizes to give away at the Hollard JUMA 2017: Ride things you’ve never ridden before at the Hollard JUMA Photo: Juan Gerber Photography The Hollard Jozi Urban Mountain Bike Adventure, taking place at Marks Park on the 28th May 2017, is NOT your average mountain bike race. … [Read more...] about Over R120 000 worth of prizes to give away at the Hollard JUMA 2017
How prizes can encourage African farmers to embrace innovation | The Conversation
How prizes can encourage African farmers to embrace innovation: Some farmers are suspicious of technological innovation. But technology can really help them. Mike Hutchings/ReutersAfrica must transform agriculture to meet its food security needs and contribute to economic transformation. But change in this sector is usually slow. It is often bedevilled by popular opposition to … [Read more...] about How prizes can encourage African farmers to embrace innovation | The Conversation
