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Google Donates R18 Million to Boost AI Research at University of Pretoria
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The University of Pretoria has received an R18 million donation from Google to support its African Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
The funding will help train future AI leaders through fellowships and research in key areas like healthcare, agriculture, and climate resilience.
It also supports ethical, inclusive AI development shaped by African needs. Led by Professor Vukosi Marivate, the institute aims to grow Africa’s contribution to global AI research.
The donation strengthens UP’s role as a hub for impactful, solutions-driven innovation on the continent.
The funding will help train future AI leaders through fellowships and research in key areas like healthcare, agriculture, and climate resilience.
It also supports ethical, inclusive AI development shaped by African needs. Led by Professor Vukosi Marivate, the institute aims to grow Africa’s contribution to global AI research.
The donation strengthens UP’s role as a hub for impactful, solutions-driven innovation on the continent.
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Huawei Launches Empowering Digital Skills Training for Women in 2025
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Huawei South Africa has opened applications for its 2025 Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme.
The free three-day course will run in Johannesburg from 27 to 29 August.
It targets women entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses using digital tools.
This year’s theme highlights innovation and ambition in a fast-changing tech world.
Training will include practical sessions on AI, 5G and business tech.
It wraps up with a leadership day at Henley Business School.
Only 40 women will be selected based on vision, innovation and drive.
The free three-day course will run in Johannesburg from 27 to 29 August.
It targets women entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses using digital tools.
This year’s theme highlights innovation and ambition in a fast-changing tech world.
Training will include practical sessions on AI, 5G and business tech.
It wraps up with a leadership day at Henley Business School.
Only 40 women will be selected based on vision, innovation and drive.
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Nigerian Designer Tessy Oliseh-Amaize Takes African Fashion Global
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Tessy Oliseh-Amaize, sister of football legend Sunday Oliseh, is making her own mark in the global fashion world. Now based in Washington DC, her Tesslo brand blends African culture with bold geometry and modern design.
Her “Africa to the World” collection uses traditional ankara fabric in new and complex ways, inspired by mathematics. Her work has graced major fashion events like Philly Fashion Week and the Ankara Festival Los Angeles.
Through her mentoring project, “Fashion Professor,” she is guiding young designers to dream beyond borders.
Her “Africa to the World” collection uses traditional ankara fabric in new and complex ways, inspired by mathematics. Her work has graced major fashion events like Philly Fashion Week and the Ankara Festival Los Angeles.
Through her mentoring project, “Fashion Professor,” she is guiding young designers to dream beyond borders.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.74 to the US Dollar, 23.77 to the British Pound, and 20.66 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,380.56 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.89 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116 483,50.
The Rand is trading at 17.74 to the US Dollar, 23.77 to the British Pound, and 20.66 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,380.56 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.89 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116 483,50.
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