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AfriCAT project wins mental health data prize Africa
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The AfriCAT project, led by Wits University's Dr. Bianca Moffett, has won the Mental Health Data Prize Africa, backed by the Wellcome Trust and the African Population and Health Research Centre.
The project is developing an adaptive testing tool to improve mental healthcare for adolescents in Africa, using AI to assess depression and anxiety.
This method asks targeted questions based on the person's previous responses, aiming for accurate results with minimal questions.
This innovative approach aims to efficiently allocate resources and provide targeted support.
The project is developing an adaptive testing tool to improve mental healthcare for adolescents in Africa, using AI to assess depression and anxiety.
This method asks targeted questions based on the person's previous responses, aiming for accurate results with minimal questions.
This innovative approach aims to efficiently allocate resources and provide targeted support.
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Southern Africa Partners’ programme helps young girls in Alex
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Southern Africa Partners’ programme is helping young girls in Alex rediscover their self-worth, build resilience, and prepare for life beyond the classroom.
The 6-week development programme helps learners confront personal challenges, build resilience, and rediscover their self-worth.
Social worker and mentor Rabeka Silinda says during the sessions learners were taught practical skills, such as drafting a CV, to help them present themselves effectively in the job market.
The 6-week development programme helps learners confront personal challenges, build resilience, and rediscover their self-worth.
Social worker and mentor Rabeka Silinda says during the sessions learners were taught practical skills, such as drafting a CV, to help them present themselves effectively in the job market.
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Cape Town nominated among the world’s best cities
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Cape Town has been nominated among the world’s best cities in the Travel plus Leisure India and South Asia Best Awards 2025, under the International Destinations, Best City category.
The awards celebrate places that inspire exploration and connection.
Cape Town Tourism’s Briony Brookes says the nomination reaffirms the Mother City’s unmatched global appeal:
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The awards celebrate places that inspire exploration and connection.
Cape Town Tourism’s Briony Brookes says the nomination reaffirms the Mother City’s unmatched global appeal:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.15 to the US Dollar, 22.98 to the British Pound, and 19.93 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,016.50 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.26 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121,968.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.15 to the US Dollar, 22.98 to the British Pound, and 19.93 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,016.50 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.26 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121,968.00.
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