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Africa’s minerals are being bartered for security
This is a bad idea. African nations need to negotiate contracts that ensure they hold on to the power their resources bring.
24 July 2025
Slow-motion denialism as HIV services collapse
South Africa is staging a sequel to Mbeki-era HIV denialism, only this time the science, solutions and costs are clearer.
23 July 2025
How organisations thrive amid wrecking balls like Trump, ANC
Organisational resilience starts with curious, imaginative and emotionally intelligent leaders.
22 July 2025
MIND Director named coveted CIFAR Fellow
Professor Benjamin Rosman has been appointed a Fellow of the prestigious CIFAR Learning in Machines & Brains programme.
21 July 2025
Africa’s minerals are being bartered for security
This is a bad idea. African nations need to negotiate contracts that ensure they hold on to the power their resources bring.
24 July 2025
Slow-motion denialism as HIV services collapse
South Africa is staging a sequel to Mbeki-era HIV denialism, only this time the science, solutions and costs are clearer.
23 July 2025
How organisations thrive amid wrecking balls like Trump, ANC
Organisational resilience starts with curious, imaginative and emotionally intelligent leaders.
22 July 2025
MIND Director named coveted CIFAR Fellow
Professor Benjamin Rosman has been appointed a Fellow of the prestigious CIFAR Learning in Machines & Brains programme.
21 July 2025
Affordable power brick innovation energises underserved communities
A pioneering solar power solution co-developed with Wits University is transforming access to energy in underserved communities, one “Power Brick” at a time. Peco Power, launched through a collaboration between Wits and impact investment partner Mbono, offers a modular, affordable energy system designed to grow with a household’s needs. The innovation was developed with support from Wits Enterprise, which helped shape the commercialisation strategy that led to Peco Power’s spin-out as an independent company. Wits remains a foundational stakeholder in the venture.
WATCH NOWWits awarded honorary doctorates to Dr Mavuso Msimang and Dr Kaizer Motaung for their impact on democracy and sport. Professor Andrew Forbes was named a joint winner of the 2025 Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award for his pioneering work in quantum computing. SmartSpot is advancing safe, rapid TB testing across South Africa, while alumnus Dr Bradley Segal earned a spot on Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list for using AI to revolutionise healthcare. In a historic first for the continent, Wits will host the 25th International Congress on the Education of the Deaf in 2030.
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25Jul
Mandela Day ChallengeGreat Hall00:00
25Jul
Okae Molao Album Launch Event The Chris Seabrooke Music Hall08:00
29Jul
Critical Thinking in Health: Decolonising Health Systems and Epidemiology Wits School of Public Health Resource Centre 12:30
29Jul
Global Change Institute Monthly SeminarGlobal Change Institute, 2nd Floor Flame Station Building 13:00
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