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Wits Scientists Win Prestigious French Award for AI Breakthrough
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Wits University's Institute for Collider Particle Physics is one of the global winners of the 2025 ODESS Prize in France.
The award recognises a South African innovation that adapts particle physics technology for real-time air quality monitoring.
The competition attracted a record 350 entries from around the world.
The winning project, led by ICPP director professor Bruce Mellado, involves the design and deployment of an artificial intelligence-powered environmental monitoring system to detect air pollution and related health risks in real-time.
The award recognises a South African innovation that adapts particle physics technology for real-time air quality monitoring.
The competition attracted a record 350 entries from around the world.
The winning project, led by ICPP director professor Bruce Mellado, involves the design and deployment of an artificial intelligence-powered environmental monitoring system to detect air pollution and related health risks in real-time.
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Africa Walls Project brings colour to Rosebank streets
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The Africa Walls project, in collaboration with World Wide Walls, brought the streets of Rosebank to life earlier this month with a walkabout to identify potential sites for murals.
The initiative aims to celebrate local creativity and transform the area into a vibrant art hub.
Project coordinator Karabo Mokoena says the walkabout allowed them to envision the space's potential, adding that the murals would enhance Rosebank's already incredible energy.
The first mural is set for September, with a larger World Wide Walls Festival scheduled for November 3-16, featuring around 25 artists.
The initiative aims to celebrate local creativity and transform the area into a vibrant art hub.
Project coordinator Karabo Mokoena says the walkabout allowed them to envision the space's potential, adding that the murals would enhance Rosebank's already incredible energy.
The first mural is set for September, with a larger World Wide Walls Festival scheduled for November 3-16, featuring around 25 artists.
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Motoring Festival Returns to Kyalami
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The eighth South African Festival of Motoring will take place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from Friday.
The premier motoring showcase will feature over 100 exhibitors and 22 leading automotive brands.
The event provides a platform for the industry to connect with the public, highlighting advancements in sustainable motoring, and cutting-edge automotive design.
Michael Dehn is the Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa:
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The premier motoring showcase will feature over 100 exhibitors and 22 leading automotive brands.
The event provides a platform for the industry to connect with the public, highlighting advancements in sustainable motoring, and cutting-edge automotive design.
Michael Dehn is the Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.62 to the US Dollar, 23.75 to the British Pound, and 20.51 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,373.32 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.10 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,921.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.62 to the US Dollar, 23.75 to the British Pound, and 20.51 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,373.32 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.10 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,921.00.
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