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Mahikeng Learner Earns International Recognition For AI Cancer Research
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Brandon Mashandudze, a Grade 9 learner at Curro Mahikeng, has been named an American Lung Cancer Scholar for his research into using artificial intelligence to detect lung cancer earlier.
His project explored how AI and digital health technology could improve early detection and help assess individual cancer risk. To develop his proposal, Brandon studied advanced subjects including oncology, machine learning and biostatistics.
He has also earned recognition at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair, winning a silver medal and the Junior AI for Impact Award in 2025.
His project explored how AI and digital health technology could improve early detection and help assess individual cancer risk. To develop his proposal, Brandon studied advanced subjects including oncology, machine learning and biostatistics.
He has also earned recognition at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair, winning a silver medal and the Junior AI for Impact Award in 2025.
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WILDTRUST Creates Vegetable Garden At Children’s Home
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WILDTRUST’s Mabasa team has established a vegetable garden at Mseleni Care and Compassion Ministries Children’s Home in KwaZulu-Natal, helping provide fresh produce for the children.
Two workers, Scelo Xulu and Azande Mabika, have been placed at the home to plant and maintain the garden, harvest vegetables and help keep the surroundings clean.
The initiative also promotes food production, environmental awareness and self-sustainability, while strengthening support for the children’s home and its daily operations.
Two workers, Scelo Xulu and Azande Mabika, have been placed at the home to plant and maintain the garden, harvest vegetables and help keep the surroundings clean.
The initiative also promotes food production, environmental awareness and self-sustainability, while strengthening support for the children’s home and its daily operations.
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Verizon Expands Technology Learning Labs Across The US
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Verizon is expanding technology education across the United States through its Verizon Innovative Learning initiative, giving students in under-resourced schools hands-on access to emerging technologies.
The company has unveiled Michigan’s first lab at Adams-Young Middle School in Detroit, where learners can explore robotics, 3D printing and augmented reality.
Verizon announced 18 new labs for the 2024 to 2025 school year, bringing the total to 161 at the time, with two more Cornerstone Schools in Detroit also selected to receive labs.
Verizon’s Director of Government and Community Affairs, Brianna Fritz, says the initiative is about empowering communities.
The company has unveiled Michigan’s first lab at Adams-Young Middle School in Detroit, where learners can explore robotics, 3D printing and augmented reality.
Verizon announced 18 new labs for the 2024 to 2025 school year, bringing the total to 161 at the time, with two more Cornerstone Schools in Detroit also selected to receive labs.
Verizon’s Director of Government and Community Affairs, Brianna Fritz, says the initiative is about empowering communities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.51 to the US Dollar,21.90 to the British Pound, and 18.52 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,157.19 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 106.06 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,194.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.51 to the US Dollar,21.90 to the British Pound, and 18.52 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,157.19 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 106.06 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,194.00.
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