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Artificial intelligence for predictive policing in South Africa

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With technology like the metaverse and artificial intelligence taking over our lives, is it about time it meets our policing strategies?

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By Nokuthula Ngcobo17-10-2022 08:24

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Kutlwano Tshatiwa (17) developed a revolutionary phone application that is taking South Africa’s technology scene by storm.

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By Storm Simpson31-05-2022 16:10

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Planetary-scale engineering schemes designed to cool Earth’s surface and lessen the impact of global heating are potentially dangerous and should be blocked by governments, more than 60 policy experts and scientists said on Monday.

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Space

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By Storm Simpson13-01-2022 16:39

The first nanosatellite constellation developed on the continent will be launched into space aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Livestreaming is expected to start after 17:00.

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Lifestyle

New Barbie dolls celebrate female scientists – including professor behind vaccine

By Erene Roux05-08-2021 15:35

Barbie and toymaker Mattel is recognising real-life female scientists with their new line of Barbie “role model” dolls.

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News

Solar power project worth R11.6 billion planned for Northern Cape

By Cheryl Kahla11-05-2021 18:03

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Scientists conducted a meta-analysis of randomised control trials to ascertain the effectiveness of Ivermectin in treating Covid-19 patients.

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By Erene Roux21-12-2020 12:24

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Technology

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Space

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