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Wits innovation workshop drives fresh solutions for real-world challenges
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The Wits Innovation Centre recently held its annual Entrepreneurship / Prospector @Wits workshop, giving students and staff hands-on training to turn ideas into market-ready projects.
The winning team, Urban Harvest, received R50,000 for their vertical farming solution aimed at tackling food insecurity in cities. Other innovations addressed medicine waste, air quality, education and blockchain credentials.
Judges praised the high-quality pitches, many surpassing industry standards.
The event highlighted strong cross-faculty collaboration and Wits’ ongoing commitment to community-driven innovation and entrepreneurship.
The winning team, Urban Harvest, received R50,000 for their vertical farming solution aimed at tackling food insecurity in cities. Other innovations addressed medicine waste, air quality, education and blockchain credentials.
Judges praised the high-quality pitches, many surpassing industry standards.
The event highlighted strong cross-faculty collaboration and Wits’ ongoing commitment to community-driven innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Future of Humanity Experience brings artists into global conversations
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The Future of Humanity Experience took place in Basel during Art Basel Week.
Created by visionaries Iwona Fluda and Murièle ‘Solange’ Bolay, the event gathered over 100 artists and diverse participants to explore bold ideas for the future through art and collaboration.
Over four days, they presented innovative projects addressing global challenges, blending creativity with leadership.
The event drew thousands of visitors worldwide and highlighted the vital role of artists in shaping society’s future.
Plans are underway to make the experience a recurring platform for innovation and inclusive dialogue.
Created by visionaries Iwona Fluda and Murièle ‘Solange’ Bolay, the event gathered over 100 artists and diverse participants to explore bold ideas for the future through art and collaboration.
Over four days, they presented innovative projects addressing global challenges, blending creativity with leadership.
The event drew thousands of visitors worldwide and highlighted the vital role of artists in shaping society’s future.
Plans are underway to make the experience a recurring platform for innovation and inclusive dialogue.
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New steel pipe installed on Bosbok Road after weeks of disruption
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A new 200mm steel pipe has been installed on Bosbok Road in Randpark Ridge, bringing relief to residents after weeks of water outages.
Johannesburg Water completed the replacement on August 1, upgrading the old 150mm asbestos pipe that had suffered repeated bursts following earlier flood damage.
Ward 134 councillor Devon Steenkamp says the upgrade is a step in the right direction, but urges the city to prioritise stormwater maintenance to protect the new infrastructure.
He’s also called for a full site cleanup and better planning to avoid future failures.
Johannesburg Water completed the replacement on August 1, upgrading the old 150mm asbestos pipe that had suffered repeated bursts following earlier flood damage.
Ward 134 councillor Devon Steenkamp says the upgrade is a step in the right direction, but urges the city to prioritise stormwater maintenance to protect the new infrastructure.
He’s also called for a full site cleanup and better planning to avoid future failures.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.95 to the US Dollar, 23.90 to the British Pound, and 20.80 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,375.22 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 69.67 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,330.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.95 to the US Dollar, 23.90 to the British Pound, and 20.80 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,375.22 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 69.67 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,330.00.
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