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Measurements of a nation’s worth will rarely be as crucial as when the time comes to vote
19 May 2024 - 20:41
Every dog has its day. Monday the 20th is Metrology Day. I have been given the distinct privilege of conducting the programme on the day at the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA). I probably landed on the hot seat for my sins of having been the master measurer and a bean counter for the nation for 17 years. So seven years later the dog chain has led me to a similar kennel, that of measurement...
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