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Dr Takalani Mpofu

Research into parasite-resistant mutton sheep gets a R1.4-million boost from the Africa-Japan Collaborative Research grant

Much-needed research into disease-resistant genes in mutton sheep to curb the spread and intensity of parasites threatening livestock production received a major cash and expertise injection thanks to the Africa-Japan Collaborative Research grant (AJ-CORE).

22 June 2026

Prof Vukosi Marivate

Meet Vukosi Marivate: A Top Rate AI Scholar at His Prime

Professor Vukosi Marivate, a recipient of the National Order of Mapungubwe in Silver, argues for a deeper, more grounded understanding of AI, along with growing and embedding African languages, stories, places and people in the internet.

19 June 2026