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Why Africa’s SMEs need access to the infrastructure behind AI
While policymakers celebrate Africa’s booming AI adoption in mobile apps and fintech, small businesses tend to remain locked out of high-value innovation.
19 October 2026
Trusting the messengers
People are more receptive to health information and messaging when it is delivered by someone they trust, rather than by someone with authority.
19 October 2026
Fulbright at 80
Eight decades of exchange, innovation and people-to-people connection.
16 October 2026
Why Africa’s SMEs need access to the infrastructure behind AI
While policymakers celebrate Africa’s booming AI adoption in mobile apps and fintech, small businesses tend to remain locked out of high-value innovation.
19 October 2026
Trusting the messengers
People are more receptive to health information and messaging when it is delivered by someone they trust, rather than by someone with authority.
19 October 2026
Fulbright at 80
Eight decades of exchange, innovation and people-to-people connection.
16 October 2026
A Wits researcher is part of a NASA award-winning team using technology to protect South Africa’s biodiversity, while others are developing tiny carriers to help medicines reach the brain, offering hope for better Alzheimer's and Parkinson's treatments. Over 200 top matriculants explored artificial intelligence, future careers and campus life at Wits. In Bushbuckridge, Wits and its partners helped 60 entrepreneurs grow their businesses and create local job opportunities. From fixing cars to growing food, former mechanic Tshepo Thipe is helping feed students in need through the Wits Food Bank.
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Wits University is committed to the responsible, ethical and innovative use of AI with academic integrity at its centre. The purpose of this policy is to provide academic and professional and support staff (staff), and students with contextually valued practices regarding the fair and productive use of AI in advancing research, innovation, learning, teaching, course design and assessment of student learning at the University.
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