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South Africa

DFFE pilots tree-planting initiative to curb wastewater plant odours

Today at 10:23 AM, via SAnews

DFFE pilots tree-planting initiative to curb wastewater plant odours

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is piloting an initiative to plant trees around wastewater treatment plants across the country to help mitigate odours generated by treatment processes and protect surrounding communities and the environment.

“The Wastewater treatment plants are...

Business

City of Johannesburg sued over its collapse

Today at 10:30 AM, via BusinessTech

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has formally filed court papers in the South Gauteng High Court against the City of Johannesburg and its executives.

Business

MTN shaking off prepaid problems in South Africa

Today at 10:17 AM, via BusinessTech

South Africa’s MTN said on Tuesday its core earnings jumped 27.9% in the first quarter, outpacing revenue growth as tighter cost control and strong performances in Nigeria and Ghana boosted profit.

Sport

Archibald avoids ‘nasty crash’ as she seals dominant omnium gold

Today at 10:40 AM, via BBC News

Great Britain’s Katie Archibald wins a dominant gold medal in the women’s omnium at the 2021 Track Cycling World Championships after earlier narrowly avoiding being taken out by a “nasty looking crash” in the elimination race.

Education

Book Review: ‘AI for Good,’ by Josh Tyrangiel

Today at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

In “AI for Good,” Josh Tyrangiel talks to the classrooms, hospitals and research labs where people are using artificial intelligence that might benefit society.

Science/Tech

‘Six lanes of tarmac and vehicles doing 70mph’: can ‘green bridges’ help animals cross the UK’s motorways in safety?

Today at 11:00 AM, via The Guardian

Cockrow Bridge in Surrey will open in the coming weeks to provide wildlife, including lizards and insects, with the ability to move between fragmented habitats

When James Herd moved near to Wisley Common 17 years ago, the heathland nature reserve was teeming with wildlife. “I’d take the dog around the common in spring and summer, and every few hundred metres I’d hear the rustle of a...

Science/Tech

How AI and Bet Builders Are Revolutionizing Sportsbooks

Today at 09:52 AM, via Tech Financials

AI is truly revolutionizing sports betting as we know it. Machine learning enables computers to access more data points in real time than we ever dreamed possible, even five years ago. Using historical data, players’ past performances, and social media feeds, AI can decipher clues that were simply not available to make predictions in a […]

Motoring

Toyota to build new car factory in India

Today at 07:52 AM, via TopAuto

Toyota plans to build a new SUV assembly plant in India, the country where most of South Africa’s cars are imported from.