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South African Startups Pitch AI Innovations
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Ten South African startups will pitch their artificial intelligence innovations in Johannesburg on Friday as part of the new AI Academy Pitchathon, launched by Meta and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies.
The competition aims to help early-stage businesses develop AI products that solve real-world problems.
Two winners will each receive more than R82,000 in funding as well as a fully sponsored trip to Meta’s AI Summit in Turkey, on 24 and 25 November.
The competition aims to help early-stage businesses develop AI products that solve real-world problems.
Two winners will each receive more than R82,000 in funding as well as a fully sponsored trip to Meta’s AI Summit in Turkey, on 24 and 25 November.
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Moses Kotane Wins Battle of the Books
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Moses Kotane Primary School has won the City of Johannesburg’s annual Battle of the Books competition, beating 190 participating schools to claim the title.
Mikateka Primary School finished second, followed by Basa Tutorial Institute and Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School.
The competition tested learners’ knowledge of selected books, promoting reading, teamwork and academic development.
Meanwhile, the City has extended weekend study hours at 11 selected libraries until the 22nd of November, to give learners additional space to prepare for their examinations.
Mikateka Primary School finished second, followed by Basa Tutorial Institute and Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School.
The competition tested learners’ knowledge of selected books, promoting reading, teamwork and academic development.
Meanwhile, the City has extended weekend study hours at 11 selected libraries until the 22nd of November, to give learners additional space to prepare for their examinations.
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East London Startup Develops Electric Bikes
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An East London youth-owned business is developing electric bikes, scooters and delivery motorcycles to help cut transport costs and create local jobs.
Style E-Bikes assembles electric bikes for personal use and deliveries, with one of its models designed to help businesses reduce fuel expenses.
The company recently showcased its products at South African Auto Week in Durban as it looks to grow its business.
Founder and CEO Mzingisi Mangqukela explains what inspired the idea behind the business:
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Style E-Bikes assembles electric bikes for personal use and deliveries, with one of its models designed to help businesses reduce fuel expenses.
The company recently showcased its products at South African Auto Week in Durban as it looks to grow its business.
Founder and CEO Mzingisi Mangqukela explains what inspired the idea behind the business:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.60 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,042.84 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,971.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.60 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,042.84 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,971.00.
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