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We cannot change the past. We can shape the Future

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Today, we celebrate the courage, resilience & contribution of women who continue to shape our country.

70 years on, the strength of South African women continues to inspire, lead & transform.

Happy Women’s Day! 🌸

#WomensDay2026 #70Years #WomenInSTI #SouthAfrica

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Ideas shape policy. Policy shapes the future.

Catch up on our latest opinion pieces exploring science, technology, innovation and South Africa's development agenda.

📖 Read here: https://t.co/vsAq5G2uf0

#STIBusinessForum #Innovation #ThoughtLeadership

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Strong science leadership shapes stronger economies. Support Dr Nomhle Ngwenya, nominee in the 2026 #FortyUnder40SA Awards (Science & Research).

🔗Vote here: https://t.co/rgLWvKhoAA
🗳️ Voting closes Sunday, 30 August 2026

#ScienceAndResearch #STI

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Watch Zama's #STIPublicLecture address. 🎥

As one of Six Industry Voices, Zamanzima Mazibuko-Makena shares insights on ‘A Public-Private Partnership Model for #Science and #Innovation.’

▶️ Watch now & join the conversation: https://t.co/GFxwEc8Nvm

#PublicPrivatePartnerships

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#Science, #Technology & #Innovation is a catalyst for inclusive #economicgrowth

The #STIBusinessForum is advancing:
• Industry partnerships
• ST&I policy advocacy
• STEAM policy
• National & regional innovation
• The ST&I Public Lecture

Read more: https://t.co/YKyARACoSS

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Missed the #STIPublicLecture?

Watch Prof Rodney Priestley and Zamanzima Mazibuko-Makena, as they share their perspectives on 'A #PublicPrivatePartnership Model for #Science and #Innovation'.

▶️ Watch their addresses today: https://t.co/0Pp6KPzoYP

#NationalSystemOfInnovation

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#SouthAfrica has never struggled to come up with good ideas. The challenge is ensuring those ideas become products, businesses and opportunities that benefit the country.

📖 Read the attached article on how stronger partnerships can help build SA's #innovation #economy.

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This #MandelaDay, let's honour Madiba's legacy through action.

Every act of service, no matter how small, helps build a more inclusive and innovative South Africa.

Together, we can make a difference. 🇿🇦

#STIBusinessForum #Science #Technology #Innovation

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"We cannot change the past, but we can shape the future."

Read Tilson Manyoni's reflections on the inaugural #STIPublicLecture, the Forum's launch & the future of South Africa's innovation ecosystem.

Read more: https://t.co/PVBENGPKCG

#Innovation #Science #Technology

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A look back at the inaugural #STIPublicLecture.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of insightful conversations on science, technology and innovation.

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#Innovation #SouthAfrica

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The future of South Africa depends on science, technology & innovation.

Explore the ST&I Business Forum's programmes, insights, policy work and opportunities to get involved.

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#STIBusinessForum #Innovation #Science #Technology

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The Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation supports the #STIBusinessForum, welcoming its launch as an important steps in advancing SA's innovation agenda.

Read more: https://t.co/Jj8MP6C6nM

#NationalScienceMonth #Innovation #STIBusinessForum #STILecture2026

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ICYMI 🎥

Missed the inaugural #STIPublicLecture?

Watch the full recording and hear the insightful discussions on the future of science, technology & innovation in #SouthAfrica.

▶️ https://t.co/l2NCHzWNr2

#ScienceTechnologyInnovation #Innovation #Research #FutureReady

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Closing out an inspiring evening is our MC and CEO, Dr Nomhle Ngwenya! A massive thank you to all our speakers & attendees for thought-provoking conversations and a renewed commitment to science, innovation and collaboration.

#Innovation #Science #Leadership #STILecture2026

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Special thanks to our final speaker, Lena Miranda, who shared how inspired she is to take tonight's insights back to Sweden. A powerful reminder of how international collaboration drives global innovation 🌍.

#Science #Technology #Innovation #STILecture2026

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From everyday plasters to advanced MRI machines! Dr. Sybil Seoka is up next at the #STILecture2026, drawing on her journey from pharmacist to medical device expert to showcase how diverse tech transforms global patient care.

#Science #Technology #Innovation #STIBusinessForum

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Welcoming our first industry speaker, Dr Stavros Nicolaou! Drawing on his extensive pharma expertise, he is exploring the vital link between innovation, industrialisation& manufacturing to drive sustainable economic growth in SA.

#Innovation #Science #Leadership #STILecture2026

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Hon. Minister Prof. Blade Nzimande highlights a major medical breakthrough! 🇿🇦 Nuclear isotope interventions at Steve Biko Academic Hospital are enabling highly targeted cancer treatment.

#Innovation #Science #Leadership #STILecture2026

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Hon. Minister Prof. Blade Nzimande opens his address at the #STILecture2026! 🇿🇦 He commended both Dean Priestley and Ms. Mazibuko-Makena for setting a powerful tone with their thought-provoking insights on global and local innovation.
#Technology #Innovation #Science #Leadership

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Zamanzima Mazibuko-Makena sharing the South African perspective on innovation, highlighting our unique local contributions and the massive opportunities we bring to the global science community.

#STILecture2026 #Innovation #Science #Leadership #STIBusinessForum #PublicLecture