Study sheds light on what it takes for women to succeed – or not – in science in Africa

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Study sheds light on what it takes for women to succeed – or not – in science in Africa

This is the first review of its kind that gives an African perspective of the challenges that women in these fields face. They are by no means unique to Africa.

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Gov. Abbott says Texas facing ‘Massive’ COVID-19 outbreak

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US$4-trillion fund holders tell Brazil to halt deforestation

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Bartlett seeks cooperation in rebuilding tourism

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Cosatu slams Mboweni's budget while opposition parties are left uninspired

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