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Eskom-SANEDI Chair in Artificial Intelligence in Energy launched
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The University of Pretoria has launched the Eskom-SANEDI Chair in Artificial Intelligence in Energy, in collaboration with Eskom and SANEDI.
This initiative aims to improve South Africa's electricity supply, addressing the needs of millions of citizens lacking consistent power.
The Chair will focus on developing AI-driven solutions for renewable energy, energy storage, and carbon capture technologies.
It will also train students and young engineers to apply AI in energy, empowering the next generation of energy innovators.
UP says this initiative is a significant step towards strengthening the energy system and promoting sustainable development.
This initiative aims to improve South Africa's electricity supply, addressing the needs of millions of citizens lacking consistent power.
The Chair will focus on developing AI-driven solutions for renewable energy, energy storage, and carbon capture technologies.
It will also train students and young engineers to apply AI in energy, empowering the next generation of energy innovators.
UP says this initiative is a significant step towards strengthening the energy system and promoting sustainable development.
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Let Kidz Code exhibition showcases young coders' innovative potential
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South Africa's Let Kidz Code exhibition has showcased the innovative potential of its young coders, with two winning projects from Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School in Brakpan demonstrating the power of technology to drive positive change.
The programme, by Astron Energy and ORT SA, equips learners with essential coding skills, problem-solving abilities, and creative thinking.
The winning projects, Crime Stopper, an emergency alert system for learner safety, and Ambulance Roll Call, a system connecting schools with hospitals and parents, showcase the creativity and compassion of South Africa's young innovators.
Speaking at the exhibition, ORT SA CEO Ariellah Rosenberg praised the programme's impact, highlighted the importance of digital literacy in South Africa's education system.
The programme, by Astron Energy and ORT SA, equips learners with essential coding skills, problem-solving abilities, and creative thinking.
The winning projects, Crime Stopper, an emergency alert system for learner safety, and Ambulance Roll Call, a system connecting schools with hospitals and parents, showcase the creativity and compassion of South Africa's young innovators.
Speaking at the exhibition, ORT SA CEO Ariellah Rosenberg praised the programme's impact, highlighted the importance of digital literacy in South Africa's education system.
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SARB cuts repo rate by 25 basis points
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The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has unanimously agreed to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75-percent, citing an improved inflation outlook.
Governor Lesetja Kganyago told the media the move reflects steadier economic growth, stronger household spending, and easing inflation pressures.
Kganyago emphasized that the bank aims to bring inflation to 3.0% and that the public should expect it to achieve this target over the next 12 to 24 months:
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Governor Lesetja Kganyago told the media the move reflects steadier economic growth, stronger household spending, and easing inflation pressures.
Kganyago emphasized that the bank aims to bring inflation to 3.0% and that the public should expect it to achieve this target over the next 12 to 24 months:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 22.51 to the British Pound, and 19.85 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,073.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,679.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 22.51 to the British Pound, and 19.85 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,073.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,679.00.
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