AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Storage: BYD plans to open new service centres in South Africa in 2027, expanding support for battery storage projects and local engineering teams. Power Supply: Ekurhuleni has approval to procure 2,400MW from independent producers, including 1,237MW of solar and 183MW from waste-to-power. Election Technology: The IEC is teaming up with Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok and Moxii Africa to tackle disinformation ahead of the 4 November local elections; Google says its SynthID tool can help identify AI-generated content. Applied Innovation: CUT’s technology station is turning local needs into practical products, from a wireless hospital alert system to a custom 3D-printed safety helmet for a learner with epilepsy. Research: A North-West University researcher has identified three insect species in 90-million-year-old fossils from Botswana, findings that could inform crop protection. Public Health: South Africa’s school HPV vaccination programme began in 2014, with 87% of eligible girls receiving at least one dose in its first year; researchers are assessing its long-term impact.
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