AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpace Skills Boost: Africa is ramping up local satellite know-how, with governments and partners training engineers and researchers as the continent’s satellite launches rise (69 satellites across 18 countries, up from 58 in 2023), though experts say spacecraft design and build still rely heavily on foreign institutions; Rwanda is building its first commercial satellite with a Kigali cleanroom and local engineering teams. AI & Gender in Tech: South Africa’s Women in Science Awards spotlight the push for more women at the centre of AI R&D, arguing female researchers must shape questions, methods and funding decisions so AI benefits everyone. Water Tech for Health: UCT researchers are using stones, sand and biochar to treat about 50,000 litres a day of sewage-polluted river water in Franschhoek, turning old sludge-drying beds into natural filtration. Wildlife Conservation: SANParks and EWT are running a lion population survey in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park using vehicle counts and camera traps, with visitors asked to give research teams space. Trade & Agriculture: South Africa’s citrus gets improved access to India after new cold-treatment options for fruit flies, easing shipment logistics and quality control. Cybersecurity: Banking trojans like Manic and Grandoreiro are targeting users globally, combining phishing, spyware and remote control capabilities. Local Tech/Infrastructure: SANRAL plans a temporary N2 northbound closure near Mt Edgecombe for gantry installation, reopening early Sunday.
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