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Wits Innovation Centre Unveils Groundbreaking Projects
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The Wits Innovation Centre recently hosted its annual Entrepreneurship workshop, where students and staff pitched innovative projects.
The winning team, Urban Harvest, took home R50,000 for their vertical farming solution to tackle urban food insecurity.
Other notable projects tackled issues like medicine waste, air quality, and block-chain credentials.
Judges commended the high-quality pitches, highlighting strong collaboration across faculties and Wits' commitment to community-driven innovation.
The winning team, Urban Harvest, took home R50,000 for their vertical farming solution to tackle urban food insecurity.
Other notable projects tackled issues like medicine waste, air quality, and block-chain credentials.
Judges commended the high-quality pitches, highlighting strong collaboration across faculties and Wits' commitment to community-driven innovation.
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Business to Brand Summit Empowers African Entrepreneurs
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The Business to Brand Summit was held in Sandton, bringing together entrepreneurs and branding experts to promote purpose-led African brands.
Founder Pat Mahlangu emphasized the importance of viewing branding as a strategic asset.
The summit provided insights and tools to help businesses grow and contribute to Africa's economic and cultural development.
Founder Pat Mahlangu emphasized the importance of viewing branding as a strategic asset.
The summit provided insights and tools to help businesses grow and contribute to Africa's economic and cultural development.
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Headline 3
Wheelchair Tennis Star Hands Over Multipurpose Tennis Court
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Wheelchair tennis multiple grand slam winner, Kgothatso Montjane, has handed over a multipurpose tennis court to Letaba Special School in Tzaneen, Limpopo.
The state-of-the-art tennis court will provide a world-class facility for learners leaving disabilities, fostering a love and promoting inclusivity in sports.
Montjane wants youth athletes with disabilities to pursue their dreams:
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The state-of-the-art tennis court will provide a world-class facility for learners leaving disabilities, fostering a love and promoting inclusivity in sports.
Montjane wants youth athletes with disabilities to pursue their dreams:
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.93 to the US Dollar, 23.82 to the British Pound, and 20.75 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,360.71 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.66 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,351.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.93 to the US Dollar, 23.82 to the British Pound, and 20.75 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,360.71 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.66 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,351.00.
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