Andrew Gillingham
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Catalysts of change
As a schoolboy Jack Fletcher had an intense interest in pure science, but when he went to university he signed up for a degree in chemical engineering instead of the love of his life -- physics. Fletcher, who is now professor of chemical engineering at the University of Cape Town says there were no job prospects for physicists.
Opportunities in Africa
South Africa exports goods and services to about 53 African countries. Last year this amounted to R53,1billion. Steven Matthews, CEO of FNB International Banking, says the 2006 exports represent a 16% increase on the value of exports in 2005 (R45billion). “Zambia was the top African destination for our exports last year, up from third place the previous year," says Matthews.
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