Science in Africa: homegrown solutions and talent must come first: There's more and more good science news coming from Africa. Romolo Tavani/ShutterstockIt’s been a recurring refrain: Africa still lags woefully behind the rest of the world in generating new scientific knowledge. As figures collated by the World Bank in 2014 show, the continent – home to around 16% of the … [Read more...] about Science in Africa: homegrown solutions and talent must come first | The Conversation
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New Talent Manager for Promise Group
New Talent Manager for Promise Group: Naomi Hoogeweegen Integrated through-the-line agency Promise Group continues to strengthen its management team with the appointment of Naomi Hoogeweegen as its new Talent Manager with effect 1 December 2017. This follows the recognition of the importance of the HR function as a strategic business partner within the organisation as we … [Read more...] about New Talent Manager for Promise Group
SA Hockey icons to foster school talent in Pretoria
SA Hockey icons to foster school talent in Pretoria: The SA Women’s Hockey Team recently qualified for the 2018 Hockey World Cup after a stellar performance in the World Hockey League held in Johannesburg last month. Their sights are now set on visiting various provinces for the rest of the year to mentor young players and school coaches as part of The Investec Hockey Academy. … [Read more...] about SA Hockey icons to foster school talent in Pretoria
Greyling Displays Talent to Get Silver Medal in Tour Du Néouvielle, France
Greyling Displays Talent to Get Silver Medal in Tour Du Néouvielle, France: Jeep Team’s Christiaan Greyling finished second in the Tour Du Néouvielle, France. Photo: Supplied SAINT-LARY-SOULAN, FRANCE – The Grand Raid Pyrenees, now in its 10th year, attracted over 4000 athletes, who, despite the weather, raced the Pyrenean summits in the south of France. The 2017 … [Read more...] about Greyling Displays Talent to Get Silver Medal in Tour Du Néouvielle, France
Facebook’s Chief Product Officer visits Ghana to learn from its tech and creative talent
Facebook's Chief Product Officer visits Ghana to learn from its tech and creative talent: Chris Cox, Chief Product Officer at Facebook (www.Facebook.com), visited the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) in Accra, Ghana today to meet with Ghanaian entrepreneurs and see how they are working to build sustainable technology businesses. Later in the day he … [Read more...] about Facebook’s Chief Product Officer visits Ghana to learn from its tech and creative talent
