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South African Engineer Makes Innovation Prize Final
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South African engineer Dyllon Randall is among four finalists competing for a 50-thousand-pounds at the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation in Sandton today.
His project produces liquid fertiliser and recovers water for reuse, helping conserve water and support sustainable farming..
The other projects cover access to dialysis treatment, early detection of heart conditions and medical monitoring.
The finalists, two from Kenya and one from Niger alongside Randall, were selected from 16 entrepreneurs who completed an eight-month training and mentoring programme run by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
His project produces liquid fertiliser and recovers water for reuse, helping conserve water and support sustainable farming..
The other projects cover access to dialysis treatment, early detection of heart conditions and medical monitoring.
The finalists, two from Kenya and one from Niger alongside Randall, were selected from 16 entrepreneurs who completed an eight-month training and mentoring programme run by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
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Girl Guides Explore Technology at TUT Hackathon
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Twenty-nine members of Girl Guides South Africa have taken part in a technology hackathon hosted by Tshwane University of Technology.
The event, run through TUT’s Girls in Tech programme, aims to encourage more young women to pursue careers in science and technology.
The participants learned about coding, artificial intelligence and app design before developing prototypes and presenting their ideas to judges.
The programme also covered online safety and body confidence, giving the girls practical experience in using technology to address real-life challenges.
The event, run through TUT’s Girls in Tech programme, aims to encourage more young women to pursue careers in science and technology.
The participants learned about coding, artificial intelligence and app design before developing prototypes and presenting their ideas to judges.
The programme also covered online safety and body confidence, giving the girls practical experience in using technology to address real-life challenges.
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Orlando Pirates Reach CAF Champions League Group Stage
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Orlando Pirates have qualified for the group stage of the CAF Champions League after beating Namibia’s African Stars four-nil at home.
The Soweto side secured a five-nil aggregate victory after winning the first leg one-nil away from home.
Pirates will now compete among Africa’s top 16 clubs in the group stage, as South Africa’s sole representatives in this season’s competition.
Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou:
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The Soweto side secured a five-nil aggregate victory after winning the first leg one-nil away from home.
Pirates will now compete among Africa’s top 16 clubs in the group stage, as South Africa’s sole representatives in this season’s competition.
Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.63 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,017.05 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,817.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.63 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,017.05 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,817.00.
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