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Precision Progress: How Metrology is Powering Africa’s Future

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In this episode, we chat with Moyahabo Manganyi, a rising voice in the world of metrology and innovation. As an expert at the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA), Moyahabo shares insights into how measurement science is quietly powering progress in Africa—from agriculture and manufacturing to health care. We explore how AI, IoT, and sensors are transforming metrology, the importance of accurate measurements for economic development, and how Made-in-Africa solutions are changing the global narrative. Tune in for a smart, grounded conversation on the future of precision in a rapidly evolving world.

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10 Jun English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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