I’m sorry but we stood no chance 😭 You look at the calibre of people other countries appoint as ministers and then look at South Africa. Rwanda has a Sports Minister with a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Economic Policy Management. Ours his background includes a criminal conviction with no qualifications. We even have a Minister of Defence with no military rank. The difference in the standards we accept for public office is staggering.
#Rwanda's Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire says preparations to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix will focus on three key areas: competition, entertainment and business.
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What if we could detect outbreaks before they become crises? That was the question at the heart of the #VEME2026 Open Lecture in Stellenbosch.
Prof. @MOUGK, and Prof. @houzhou explored how connecting diverse data sources, from viral genomes and ecological models to human mobility, satellite imagery and AI, can help scientists read the signals earlier, understand how pathogens emerge, and target surveillance where it matters most.
One line from the evening that stayed with us: "In Africa, we are at a perfect intersection of, sadly, risk, but also of innovation and capacity building to position the continent as a leader in preparedness." Prof. Tegally
The world right now just feels like a test of how desperate you are 🤣 job markets, friendships, love… everything, “are you willing to tolerate anything to maintain this?”