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South Africa Hosts World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 TSHWANE, Dec. 2 – South Africa’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, emphasized the crucial role of science journalism in fostering public trust in scientific endeavors and ensuring that scientific knowledge contributes to a fair and compassionate society. During the opening of the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) 2025 on Tuesday, Nzimande expressed pride in hosting the event for the first time on the African continent. He highlighted that the conference serves as a platform to showcase South Africa’s scientific and cultural achievements, including field trips to notable sites like the Square Kilometre Array. The conference theme, “Science journalism and social justice: journalism that builds understanding and resilience,” reflects the need to leverage science to address global challenges such as inequality, conflict, pandemics, and climate change. Nzimande noted that this...

A Visionary Champion for the Girl Child In celebration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, Princess Dr. Spindrella Anaekpeluchi Kelly, a Nigerian techpreneur and humanitarian, has reaffirmed her commitment to the advancement, empowerment, and protection of the girl child across Africa. As the founder of Kardashev Technologies Ltd, she has consistently worked towards creating a better future for young girls through various initiatives that focus on education, health, and economic inclusion. This year's theme, 'Invest in Girls' Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being,' aligns with Princess Kelly's long-standing advocacy for youth development, access to education, health equity, and economic inclusion—especially for underprivileged girls and displaced young women in underserved communities. Her message is clear: the girl child is not just a future leader but already a leader who needs recognition, support, and the removal of systemic barriers that have ke...

Recognition for a Groundbreaking Campaign Sri Lanka has witnessed a remarkable achievement in the field of marketing communications, as JXG Janashakthi Group (JXG) has been honored with a Gold Dragon at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025. This prestigious award is part of Asia's elite Marketing Communications Industry Recognition Programme, highlighting the group’s innovative efforts in addressing critical social issues. The campaign titled "Saw Stars," launched by the Janashakthi Foundation—the philanthropic arm of JXG—won in the Cause, Environment or Sustainability category at the recent ceremony held at Monarch Imperial. The campaign was created by Magic Mango, a Colombo-based agency, and aimed to tackle gender-based violence in Sri Lanka. This issue remains largely hidden due to cultural taboos and societal stigma, making it a challenging topic to address openly. Launched on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the campaign sought to break the si...