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Warm greetings to our esteemed readers! At the DrumBeat, we remain committed to telling the African story of science and innovation with clarity, courage, and conviction. This month's issue carries expert voices and powerful perspectives on tackling emerging challenges and driving Africa to greatness through science.
In our Video of the Month, leading experts unpack the growing menace of misinformation in science, exposing how false narratives derail innovation and influence policy decisions critical to Africa's future.
Our Story of the Month features the CEO of the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions, who passionately argues that Africa's greatest asset is its youth. Learn about transformative strategies that can unlock young people's potential to deliver home-grown solutions and improve livelihoods across the continent.
Through our Newsroom section, we bring you up-to-the-minute coverage of key developments in science and innovation from across Africa. We also unveil ISAAA Annual Report 2024, celebrating a year of impact and setting the stage for even bolder ambitions ahead.
Finally, the countdown is on for the Africa Biennial Biosciences Communication symposium (ABBC2025) - Africa's biggest biosciences communication symposium, slated for August in Lusaka, Zambia. Under the theme 'The War on Science: How can We overcome the Burden of Misinformation and Disinformation?', this landmark event promises critical dialogue and actionable solutions. Abstracts are invited for poster presentations aligned to the symposium's sub-themes (see the details here).
For all this and more, dive into this issue of the DrumBeat. Happy reading!
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