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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - GeekTyrant

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - Variety

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - MSN

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - NDTV

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - MSN

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - Sky

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - Investing

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - dailyinvestor

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - hercanberra

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - pinkvilla

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - MSN

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - Reuters

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - MSN

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - Reuters

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - Reuters

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - Tuko

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - Indiatimes

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - earth

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - ESPN

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - MSN

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - Investing

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - i

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - TechRadar

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[ Wed, Jan 15th ] - Tuko

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SA's economic growth at risk as STEM student numbers plummet

^{Published on 2025-01-14 23:42:18 - MSN}

South Africa's economic future hangs in the balance as education officials report alarming decline in STEM subject enrolments. Business leaders warn of dire consequences for the country's competitiveness in the digital age,

The article from MSN discusses the concerning trend of declining student enrollment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields in South Africa, which poses a significant risk to the country's economic growth. According to the article, there has been a noticeable drop in the number of students pursuing STEM subjects at both secondary and tertiary levels. This decline is attributed to several factors including inadequate infrastructure, lack of qualified teachers, and a general lack of interest among students due to perceived difficulty and lack of career guidance. The article highlights that this trend could lead to a skills shortage in critical areas necessary for economic development, innovation, and competitiveness on a global scale. Experts cited in the piece warn that without intervention, South Africa might struggle to meet the demands of a modern, technology-driven economy, potentially stunting growth and exacerbating unemployment. Initiatives to boost STEM education are suggested, including better teacher training, improved educational resources, and campaigns to make STEM fields more appealing and accessible to students.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-za/education-and-learning/secondary-education/sa-s-economic-growth-at-risk-as-stem-student-numbers-plummet/ar-AA1xdrCh ]

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SA's economic growth at risk as STEM student numbers plummet