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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce six-a-side final todayThe final and third-place play-off in the Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce six-a-side football competition takes place this afternoon at the Foska Oats Oval, 451 Spanish Town Road (opposite Wray & Nephew Limited), starting at 4 p.m.The competition, held in the Waterhouse community where female superstar sprinter Fraser-Pryce grew up, saw 44 matches being played before it came down to the two finalists – Eurotrend and last year’s beaten finalists, Miles.After 71 goals, a new champion will be crowned in this the third staging of the competition. The final will be preceded by the third-place play-off between 2013 champions Varma Rangers and the 2014 champions, Dark Side.In semi-final action last Sunday, Miles defeated Varma Rangers 3-2 on penalty kicks after a goalless scoreline in regulation and extra time, while Eurotrend clipped Dark Side 1-0. Kemar Bygrave of Eurotrend emerged the competition’s leading scorer with three goals.The final will be followed by the presentation of awards to the top four teams, as well as most valuable player, leading goalscorer, most disciplined team, and to the dress parade winner, Angola Strikers.Twenty-four teams divided into four zones contested the competition, which is sponsored by Digicel, for whom Fraser-Pryce is a brand ambassador; GraceKennedy; Wata; TanK-Weld Metals; Sagicor Bank; and NCB Foundation.The Gleaner, Emancipation Park in INSPORTS TT club league semisEmancipation Park defeated The Gleaner 4-1 in the Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) table tennis club league (Division Two) on Monday at The Gleaner Sports Club to top their group with three wins and a loss.Emancipation Park have now advanced to the semis and will be accompanied by The Gleaner, who were runners-up with two wins and two losses.Emancipation Park started the match on a winning note when Courtney Hall beat Wayne Lyew 3-0; Hall and Geoge Gallimore teamed up to beat The Gleaner’s Lyew and player/coach Selvin Smith 3-2 in the doubles; while Smith pulled back a game with a 3-2 win over Orane Shields; Ronaldo Brown outplayed Gareth Segree 3-0; and Alicia Bennett stopped The Gleaner’s Carol Denny 3-1 in the women’s match to complete victory for her team.Portmore outshoot Racing 6-3Portmore United’s second-string team was too good for Racing United as they out-gunned their opponents 6-3 in the York Pharmacy-sponsored Portmore Division Two Football League on Thursday.Toulay McCalla struck a hat-trick of goals, Cleon Price hit a brace, and Aldayne Grant added another goal to complete the scoring for the winners. It was Portmore’s first match of the season.Braeton United lead the league with six points from two games.In games last Sunday, Waterford (three points) came off the mark with a 1-0 win over Racing United (two points), second place; Cedar Grove (five points) drew 1-1 with Daytona; while Edgewater and Cumberland also drew 1-1.Board to decide the fate of JDCA finalCaribbean Classic and Spit Fyah will in short order know the outcome of their Jamaica Domino Council Association (JDCA) League final, which ended prematurely recently. Both teams were in a heated battle in the final, and with the scores reading Classic 293 and Spit Fyah at 289, Classic showed up late to restart the match, which went into a countdown. Spit Fyah’s players staged a walk-out and the game was called off. The executives of the league will rule on the matter.Mega Angels, Westchester play to exciting tieWestchester dropped their first point in the South East St Catherine Netball League after they played to an exciting 18-18 tie with Mega Angels last Sunday. In another game on Sunday, Pro Santos ‘B’ whipped their sister team, Pro Santos ‘A’, 24-11, and Express All Stars swamped Progressive Strikers 13-0.In games last Saturday, Mega Angels thrashed Express All Stars 35-9; Pro Santos clipped Passagefort Strikers 16-14; and Westchester trounced Progressive Strikers 21-3.Winter Football Camp for PortmoreOverseas-based coach Dean Luthian, a former coach at Portsmouth FC, will conduct a winter football camp for players from Portmore at the Portsmouth Primary School playing field, starting next week.The camp, which will attract about 60 youngsters in the eight-16 age group, will run from Monday, December 14 to Thursday, December 17. The time for the sessions is from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and registration is free.Project Winter Camp will see coaches from the USA and the Caribbean using their expertise to take players to the next level. The vision of the project is to be a football club that produces high-quality players, playing at the highest level locally and internationally, with emphasis on building self-esteem and self-awareness.- Compiled by Orville Clarke and Anthony Minott
Caymanas Park Results for Jan 23, 2016Track Condition : Dirt : GoodRace 1 1400 M (Purse $768,000) IMP3YO&UP(NW3&MDN)/NB4YO(NW3O/T)/NB3YO-REST.STKS.1. ABBEY ROAD OEdwards3 51.52. * SILVER CLOUD RHalledeen 53.0 1/2L3. ZUGULU CChow 52.0 4/1 1 3/4 103.004. JAMAI RAJA WHenry 51.0 11/1 1 1/4WIN: $1615.00PLACE: $154, $58.00, $103.00Final Time : 1:26.2 Splits : 24.2, 48.0, 1:12.3,Winner : 4yo ch colt – BLUE PEPSI LODGE – BROADWAY BELLETrainer : RICHARD N. AZAN Owner : ELITE BLOODSTOCK LIMITEDBred by IAN PARSARDQu: $1,393.00 Ex: $4,294.00Trifecta: $2,330.00Race 2 1400 M (Purse $500,000) NB5-Y-O & UP MAIDEN CONDITION RACE1. * SMART TRAIN SEllis 53.52. QUEEN OF THE TOWN JErwin 55.0 2 1/2L3. MY FAVORITE DANCER AMartin 53.0 1/2L4. DEPUTY HEADGIRL OMullings 54.0 6 1/2LDNF #8 RUSSIAN SKIP HPottinger4 53.0WIN: $145.00PLACE: $57.00, $62.00, $55.00Final Time : 1:32.2 Splits : 25.0, 49.1, 1:16.2,Winner : 5yo b filly – SHUFFLING MADDNES – SMART CHOICETrainer : MORRIS POWELL Owner : JENIFER E HALLBred by PAUL CLIFTON WRIGHTNOTE: HORSE #8 RUSSIAN SKIP, JOCKEY FELL.Qu: $220.00 Ex: $504.00D/E: $9,060.00Superfecta: $727.00EIGHT THIRTY SPRINTRace 3 1000 M (S) (Purse $768,000) NB3-Y-O MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT -FILLIES(DIV.I)1. DANCING QUEEN ISpence 56.02. ZANDRINA AMartin 54.0 Neck3. *PINELOPE SEllis 56.0 1 1/4L4. VERA CRUZ CChow 54.0 4 1/2LLate scratch : #1 PHOTOGENICWIN: $168.00PLACE: $50.00, $50.00, $50.00Final Time : 1:00.2 Splits : 23.0, 46.1, ,Winner : 3yo b filly – SORRENTINO – HONEYMOON BAYTrainer : PHILIP FEANNY Owner : HAM STABLES LIMITED (COMPANY)Bred by HAM STABLES LTD.Qu: $447.00 Ex: $833.00D/E: $954.00 (12-1) $247.00Superfecta: $4,522.00Rolling Triple: $15,814.00Race 4 1000 M (S) (Purse $530,000) 3-Y-O & UP CLM($250,0-$210,0)/NB5YO-NW2 & 6YO&UP-NW41. JOYFUL RAKOTA RLahoe 54.02. *FIFTYONESTORM JErwin 55.0 Dead Heat2. INFANTRY OFFICER BHarvey 52.5 Dead Heat4. BATTLE SONG RMitchell 53.0 1 3/4L5. WINESHA CBudhai 52.0 NeckLate scratch : #4 BELIEVEWIN: $367.00PLACE: $107.00, $70.00, $131.00Final Time : 0:59.1 Splits : 22.3, 45.4, ,Winner : 6yo b mare – PAPI CHULLO – TOURING ACTRESSTrainer : PATRICK SMELLIE Owner : PATRICK G SMELLIEBred by FRANZ C. JOBSONQu: $250.00 (10,13) $929.00 Ex: $594.00 (10-13) $1,528.00D/E: $1,567.00Trifecta: (10-12-13) $475.00 (10-13-12) $724.00Hi-5 : (10-12-13-11-9) $17,798.50 (10-13-12-11-9) $17,798.50Rolling Triple: $7,720.00EIGHT THIRTY SPRINTRace 5 1000 M (S) (Purse $768,000) NB3-Y-O MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT -FILLIES(DIV.II)1. *POISON GAS OWalker 54.02. AUTHENTIC CChow 56.0 5L3. ZEPHYR KPowell 54.0 1 1/4L4. DUTCHESS URIEL RHalledeen 54.0 1 1/4LWIN: $87.00PLACE: $62.00, $119.00, $112.00Final Time : 0:59.0 Splits : 22.3, 45.3, ,Winner : 3yo b filly – NUCLEAR WAYNE – PRINCESS LULUTrainer : PHILLIP ELLIOTT Owner : NORRIS A PHINNBred by HEWAN ELLIOTTQu: $255.00 Ex: $456.00D/E: $657.00Superfecta: $774.00Rolling Triple: $3,432.00Race 6 1000 M (R) (Purse $500,000) 5YO&UP CLM($180,0)-NOT EARNED $100,0 SINCE SEPT.231. *CLASSICAL TRAIN JInnis4 48.02. AWESOME MARQUE JErwin 53.5 5L3. ROLEX AChatrie 52.0 Neck4. NO COINCIDENCE RHalledeen 53.5 Neck5. REAL VIBES MACHINE CBudhai 52.0 3 1/2L6. WAR HERO LMiller 52.0 1/2LLate scratch : #2 MR. LUVALWIN: $134.00PLACE: $81.00, $267.00, $90.00Final Time : 1:02.3 Splits : 23.2, 47.4, ,Winner : 5yo ch filly – WESTERN CLASSIC – REALITY TIMETrainer : RYAN DARBY Owner : RAPHAEL E GORDONBred by HAM STABLES LTD.Qu: $1,316.00 Ex: $1,825.00D/E: $194.00 (6-2) $84.00Trifecta: $2,130.00Hit-6: $259,034.00Rolling Triple: $1,945.00Super-6: $451,755.50ALLAN E. ‘BILLY’ WILLIAMS MEMORIAL TROPHYRace 7 1400 M (Purse $780,000) 3-Y-O & UP OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE1. * BRAWN AChatrie 55.02. SHINING LIGHT MWard4 47.5 3/4L3. FORCE DE JOUR BebHarvey3 57.0 3 1/4L4. RUM PUNCH JPatterson4 48.5 NeckWIN: $129.00PLACE: $67.00, $150.00, $148.00Final Time : 1:26.1 Splits : 24.0, 47.0, 1:12.0,Winner : 4yo colt – SARAVA – LA FAYETrainer : GARY SUBRATIE Owner : MICHROSBred by SCF, INC DBA SOUTHERN CROSS FARMQu: $612.00 Ex: $923.00D/E: $332.00Superfecta: $5,757.00Rolling Triple: $523.00Pick-4: $5,856.00Race 8 1500 M (Purse $530,000) NB5-Y-O & UP RESTRICTED ALLOWANCE V(NW2)1. *DARLIN RMairs 54.02. SURE MAN ADancel 53.0 1 1/4L3. EAZY STEPPING RMitchell 53.0 4L4. GIRSHOM AndrePowell4 52.0 1 1/2L5. SEAL THE DEAL OWalker 55.0 1LWIN: $174.00PLACE: $170.00, $110.00, $200.00Final Time : 1:38.0 Splits : 24.1, 48.0, 1:15.3,Winner : 5yo b filly – DISTORTED – YANKEE PRINCESSTrainer : OWEN SHARPE Owner : OWEN & SOLOMON SHARPEBred by OWEN & SOLOMON SHARPEQu: $459.00 Ex: $963.00D/E: $858.00Trifecta: $4,120.00Hi-5: $12,083.50Rolling Triple: $2,488.00Race 9 1100 M (Purse $560,000) NB5-Y-O & UP RESTRICTED ALLOWANCE IV(NW3)1. ROVING STAR JAnderson 55.02. SEMPER FIDELIS RMitchell 52.0 Head3. TWO STEPS UP CChow 54.0 Neck4. LUCKYBEGOOD DaneNelson 53.0 Sh.Head5. * EXPLOSIVE PRINCESS WHenry 52.0 3/4LLate scratch : #14 AWESOME CATWIN: $352.00PLACE: $119.00, $116.00, $106.00Final Time : 1:09.3 Splits : 23.3, 47.4, ,Winner : 5yo b colt – DISTORTED – SCHIZANDRATrainer : KEVIN BRIVETTE Owner : BIG BUSINESSBred by CALVERTON BROWNQu: $3,413.00 Ex: $3,334.00D/E: $2,573.00Trifecta: $7,995.00Hi-5: $66,430.00Rolling Triple: $7,978.00PlacePot 8: $49,304.00 (8 OF 8)Race 10 1600 M (Purse $845,000) 3-Y-O & UP OPEN ALLOWANCE1. *LONG RUNNING TRAIN WHenry 50.02. CAMPESINO BebHarvey3 53.0 1 1/4L3. ALL CORRECT LSteadman3 54.0 3/4L4. HOVER CRAFT AndrePowell4 51.0 3/4LWIN: 114.00PLACE: $50.00, $50.00, $50.00Final Time : 1:39.1 Splits : 24.2, 47.0, 1:12.2,Winner : 4yo filly – FLOWER ALLEY – CUZ YOU NEVER KNOWTrainer : HARRY PARSARD Owner : HARRY PARSARDBred by THREE CHIMNEYS FARM, LLCQu: $133.00 Ex: $355.00D/E: $1,317.00Superfecta: $490.00Rolling Triple: $9,260.00Race 11 1600 M (Purse $500,000) 3-Y-O & UP CLM($180,0)/NB6YO&UP-NW31. TECHNOCAT JErwin 57.02. *ALEXANDER JPatterson4 57.0 2L3. THE REAL RHYTHM DaneNelson 53.0 Neck4. WATER WAVE WHenry 55.0 1L5. GENERAL TOGO BBell 55.0 3LWIN: $206.00PLACE: $97.00, $75.00, $144.00Final Time : 1:44.0 Splits : 24.0, 48.1, 1:15.0,Winner : 6yo ch horse – TWILIGHT TIME – SECRET CATTrainer : RAY PHILLIPS Owner : MORRIS MYRIEBred by CARL ANDERSONQu: $345.00 Ex: $601.00D/E : $519.00Trifecta: $1,220.00Hi-5: $88,764.00Rolling Triple: $8,325.00Pick-4: $30,860.00 (4 OF 4)Super-6: $43,095.50 (6 OF 6)Pick-9: $10,860.00 (8 OF 9) $240.00 (7 OF 9)Carry-over: $2,037,940.80
Supt. Dorr Cooper breaks ground for the new Bahn High School building project as Mr. Zawolo, and others look on with excitement.Nimbaians residing in the United States of America under the banner, United Nimbaians for Development and Progress (UNIDEP), recently broke ground for the reconstruction of the Bahn High School in Nimba County at the projected cost of US$267,000.The current school edifice, built since 1952, has become very dilapidated, leaving many to describe it as a ‘death trap’ for the teaching staff and students.According to P. Mercy K. Lurlay, UNIDEP Chapter Coordinator, the new construction will include the main building and all other the facilities required of a modern school which includes an equipped laboratory, library and life skills training facilities.Madam Lurlay recalled that in 2016, UNIDEP leadership in the U.S. asked her to conduct a survey on development initiatives, including health, education, and agriculture facilities in the country.“And it is based on the results of the survey, the organization has begun extending help to Nimba, and among the first groups to benefit from its development initiative was the Nimba County Community College, which received about 37 pieces of laptops,” she said.According to her, in order to enhance the dissemination of information by the local radio stations, UNIDEP donated five new laptops to five community radio stations in Nimba County.“The cost of the reconstruction of the Bahn High School was among the organization’s agenda following a feasibility study, which targeted US$270,000,” the head of the UNIDEP team from the U.S. Amos Zawolo has said.
The existing Bahn High School building was built in 1952Zawolo informed the cheering crowd at the Bahn ceremony that his organization focuses on development void of anything that has to do with politics.He then called on the residents to join UNIDEP in the reconstruction the Bahn High School, saying, “do not insinuate that we come from the U.S. with plenty of money; please disabuse yourselves of that thought, and come to us with all your meaningful contributions that will speed up the project.”The ceremony was attended by scores of permanent Nimbaians, including Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh, Representatives Roger Domah, Gunpue Kargon, Supt. David Dorr Cooper, and the County Education Officer Moses Dologbaye.The ground-breaking ceremony, which started with a parade through the only street in Bahn, was climaxed with a rally, which realized more than 500 bags of cement and some undisclosed amount of both Liberian and United States dollars.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
The Fort St. John Figure Skating club holds another registration session on Tuesday (Oct. 6th), from 11-1. The session runs at the North Peace Arena, and will also serve as a swap-and-shop. Registration will be available for all skating programs, including CanSkate and Pre-CanSkate.- Advertisement –
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Coutinho, who had come off the bench, lashed in the second goal before Messi added gloss to the scoreline in stoppage time, with the clock having ticked past midnight in Catalonia.While they took their time to get going, it was an ideal opening result for Ernesto Valverde’s side, who are hoping to once again see off the challenges of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the battle for the title.While Cristiano Ronaldo has left Real for Juventus, Messi remains as the figurehead at Barcelona and he won his 33rd trophy with the club in the Spanish Super Cup victory over Sevilla last weekend.The 31-year-old will be aiming to put behind him the desperate disappointment that was Argentina’s World Cup campaign, and he was unlucky not to get a hat-trick here.Messi saw a free-kick crash back off the bar late in the first half after going over the wall, so when he was handed another chance from a similar position in the 64th minute, he changed tack.This time, 22 yards out, he surprised the jumping Alaves defenders by going underneath and giving Fernando Pacheco in goal no chance. He then sent another curling effort off the post soon after.Coutinho started the match on the bench alongside summer signings Arthur, Malcom, Clement Lenglet and Arturo Vidal. However, he was sent on at the start of the second half and his goal seven minutes from the end effectively killed the game.The Brazilian had just squandered one chance after being played in by Messi when he picked up a pass from compatriot Arthur before lashing in, ensuring victory on the opening weekend for Barca for the 10th consecutive season.Messi, the top scorer in La Liga last season, then controlled a ball into the box on his chest before slotting in his second and his team’s third in stoppage time.After the departures of Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane, Real play their first league game under new coach Julen Lopetegui on Sunday night when they entertain near neighbours Getafe.Last season’s runners-up Atletico, fresh from beating Real 4-2 after extra time in the UEFA Super Cup in Tallinn in midweek, start at Valencia on Monday.– Cazorla back –Elsewhere on Saturday, former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla played his first competitive game in almost two years following a nightmare time with injuries.The 77-times capped Spanish international, who is now 33, suffered a serious Achilles injury playing for Arsenal in the Champions League in October 2016.After eight operations, the little attacking midfielder suffered a serious infection in the tendon that almost led to an amputation.But he fought back and recently returned to Villarreal, seven years after his departure for Malaga.Cazorla started in Villarreal’s season-opener at home to Real Sociedad, as his side took a first-half lead through Gerard Moreno.However, the visitors fought back to win 2-1 with goals from Willian Jose and Juanmi, giving the Basque club’s new coach Asier Garitano the perfect start.The other winners so far on the opening weekend are Levante, who triumphed 3-0 at Betis on Friday.0Shares0000(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today) 0Shares0000Lionel Messi scored twice, including Barcelona’s 6,000th goal in La Liga, as they beat Alaves 3-0 © AFP / LLUIS GENEMADRID, Spain, Aug 19 – Two goals from Lionel Messi either side of a Philippe Coutinho strike allowed Barcelona to start their defence of the Spanish title with a 3-0 win over Alaves at the Camp Nou on Saturday night.Wearing the captain’s armband following the departure of Andres Iniesta to Japan, Messi stepped up to send a cheeky second-half free-kick under the jumping wall and into the net for the opener, and Barca’s 6,000th La Liga goal.
Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor Mauricio Pochettino insists he still has a good relationship with Emmanuel Adebayor despite leaving him out of the first-team squad since his deadline day move to West Ham fell through.Adebayor was hoping to get his career back on track with a move across London after agreeing a loan switch to Upton Park.But Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is believed to have blocked the transfer as he didn’t want to part fund his salary as he was playing for a rival.The former Arsenal and Manchester City striker has now been left out of the squad and didn’t even make the bench for the Europa League game against Fiorentina on Thursday night.But Pochettino says he has not fallen out with Adebayor and will continue to make his decision on the best strikers available to him.The Spurs head coach said: “It’s a good relationship [with Adebayor].“The only problem is I need to pick 18 players for every game. Now I pick Harry Kane or Roberto Soldado. But the relationship is good.” 1
A dog has been missing in the Ramelton area for over a week and owners are appealing for help to find him.The black and white collie went missing on August 26th 2017. He has blue eyes and answers to the name Spot. The dog is just over one year old.If you have any information about Spot’s whereabouts, please call 0871168020 or contact Kelly Hunter on Facebook. Appeal launched for missing dog in Ramelton was last modified: September 5th, 2017 by Rachel McLaughlinShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:DOGlost and foundmissing pet
A woman who stole t-shirts and a handbag worth a total of €65 from Dunnes Stores has been ordered to keep the peace for 12 months.Mary McDonagh, aged 20, appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with the thefts on June 22nd last at Dunnes Stores, Oldtown, Letterkenny. The court heard Gardai were called, viewed CCTV footage and called to the home of Ms McDonagh.They recovered t-shirts worth €35 and a handbag worth €30.She admitted the thefts.The court heard that Ms McDonagh had one previous conviction for a similar offence for which she received an adult caution.Solicitor Frank Dorrian told the court that this was an “impulsive act” and Ms McDonagh was a married but separated woman of very limited means.Judge Paul Kelly ordered Ms McDonagh to keep the peace for one year.Woman who stole t-shirts and handbag ordered to keep the peace was last modified: September 18th, 2017 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
10 March 2014 Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe on Friday announced the appointment of 54 new research chairs under the South African Research Chairs Initiative (Sarchi), which aims to grow South Africa’s research and innovation competitiveness by attracting and developing excellence at the country’s universities. Established in 2006 by the Department of Science and Technology, Sarchi enables universities to produce high-quality postgraduate students and research and innovation outputs. The initiative is driven by internationally well-established researchers, who train and mentor postgraduates to become the next generation of research and development leaders. According to the department, the appointment of 54 new research chairs brings the current total number of awarded research chairs to 157, representing a cumulative investment of just under R1-billion. Sarchi research chairs are funded for up to 15 years at R2.5-million and R1.5-million per annum for tier 1 and tier 2 research chairs respectively, with inflation-related increases over the funding period. “The current total of 150 research chairs makes this an investment of more than R400-million per annum, and probably South Africa’s biggest single high-end skills development investment over a 15-year period,” the department said in a statement last week. “Sarchi has also leveraged close to 200% of the government’s investment in the initiative from other sources,” the department noted, adding that the initiative had had “moderate but encouraging” success in attracting established researchers from developed countries to South Africa. The investment has also translated into the creation of about a thousand new jobs within the country’s National System of Innovation (NSI), in part by providing a much-needed stepping stone for associate researchers and postdoctoral students. Announcing the new chairs in Pretoria on Friday, Motlanthe said he was confident that they would improve South Africa’s international research and innovation competitiveness, while responding to the socio-economic challenges facing the country. “The imperative for the research chairs to derive research-driven solutions that ultimately contribute to a better life for all South Africans still remains,” Motlanthe said, adding that the initiative’s impact on the county’s higher education system was being felt “at individual, institutional and system levels”. Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom, also speaking during Friday’s announcement, said that Sarchi had already notched up successes, citing the example of work done by the initiative’s Research Chair in Drug Discovery, hosted by the University of Cape Town under the leadership of Professor Kelly Chibale. Hanekom said Chibale’s team, in collaboration with the Medicines for Malaria Venture based in Switzerland, had discovered a compound “that not only has the potential to become part of a single-dose cure for all strains of malaria, but might also be able to block transmission of the parasite from person to person. “The team has also developed and identified a candidate suitable for pre-clinical development. The compound will be the first-ever clinical candidate researched on African soil as part of a modern pharmaceutical drug discovery programme.” According to the department, the initiative includes five research chairs relevant to South Africa’s Square Kilometre Array project: in radio astronomy techniques and technologies (Rhodes University); electromagnetic systems and Electromagnetic interference mitigation (Stellenbosch University); extragalactic multi-wavelength astronomy (University of Cape Town); astronomy and astrophysics (University of the Western Cape); and radio astronomy (University of the Witwatersrand). SAinfo reporter